Mr. Mazhar Abbas Hasnani
Director, Strategy and M&A
Fauji Foundation Head Office
Mazhar is a seasoned finance and investment executive with nearly 25 years of cross-functional and cross-industry experience, distinguished by a consistent track record of driving value creation. He has demonstrated expertise in leading large, diverse teams and serving as a key member of Executive Committees and Boards of Directors for both listed and unlisted companies, including joint ventures with international partners. Mazhar’s extensive network spans local and international capital providers, regulators, and thought leaders, enabling him to navigate complex business environments effectively.
Before joining the Fauji Foundation as Director, Strategy and M&A, Mazhar spent 15 successful years at Engro, holding various leadership roles that shaped his ability to drive strategic initiatives, including Group CFO of Engro Corp and CEO of Terminals businesses. Prior to Engro, he spent over a decade in finance and advisory roles with globally renowned organizations, including Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Nortel Networks, in the USA and Canada.
Key Skills
· Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) | · Negotiation & Deal Structuring |
· Capital Markets & Fundraising | · Investment Portfolio Management |
· Stakeholder Management (Sponsors, Regulators, Govts, Equity Partners) | · Corporate Strategy & Business Transformation |
· People Development & Leadership
| · Investor Relations
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Board Memberships
Mazhar currently serves on the Boards of the following entities:
- Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC)
- Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL)
- Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL)
- Askari Bank Limited (AKBL)
- Fauji Foods Limited (FFL)
- Fauji Fresh & Freeze (FFF)
- Fauji Akbar Portia Marine Terminal Limited (FAP)
- FFBL Power Company Limited (FPCL)
- Foundation Power Company Daharki Limited (FPCDL)
- FonGrow Private Limited (FNGPL)
- Foundation University Islamabad (FUI)
Education & Certifications
Mazhar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in the State of Colorado.