Mr. Ghulam Farooq is a seasoned finance professional and strategic leader with over 35 years of expertise spanning accounts, finance, taxation, compliance and audit. A Commerce Graduate from Karachi University (1987) and a Chartered Accountancy finalist (1996), he began his career at Faruq Ali & Co., Chartered Accountants, before moving to leading firms such as Deloitte Yousuf Adil. Transitioning to the corporate sector in 1995, he took on key financial leadership roles at Dawood Yamaha, Gatron Group, and United Mobile Group. For over two decades, Mr. Farooq served as Group Director Finance and Company Secretary at Ismail Industries (CandyLand Group), where he played a pivotal role in financial strategy, corporate governance, and internal audit. An esteemed mentor and faculty member at the Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan, he is deeply committed to nurturing future industry leaders. As CEO of ASC, Mr. Farooq brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision, driving the company’s growth, innovation, and operational excellence.