Karamat elected PMEX Chairman
He is an independent director approved by Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for appointment on PMEX Board. In addition, the Board welcomed the joining of Hussain Ahmed Ozgen, Ismail Hussain Naqvi, and Natasha Jehangir Khan as independent directors, and Haroon Ihsan Piracha as a shareholder director.
Karamat's distinguished career includes over 20 years with Fortune 500 companies, notably at American Express Bank, where he held key leadership roles across multiple regions. He later played a pivotal role in establishing the ECO Trade & Development Bank in Istanbul as its Founding Vice President, representing Pakistan and managing operations across 10 member countries.
In Pakistan, Karamat has led key financial institutions such as BMA Capital Management and Pak Iran Investment Company. He has served on the boards of several prominent organisations and held key positions in industry bodies including the American Business Council, Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), and Pakistan Banking Association. His academic affiliations include LUMS and NUST, where he has contributed as a board member and trustee. He is a recipient of the Leadership & Performance Quality Award from the Chairman of American Express Company.
PMEX welcomes, Karamat's leadership and strategic direction as it continues to enhance its role in Pakistan's evolving financial and commodity markets.
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