The dawn of 21st century coincided with the Enron scandal, and produced far reaching ripples in the commercial arena. Subsequent sufacing of Worldcom and Omnimedia scandals further shook the belief in compliance robustness of capitalistic institutions of the developed economies. New efforts evolved globally to strengthen the “Governance Processes” in the post Enron commercial world.

Pakistan was among the nations to introduce formal corporate governance compliances at an early stage. The listed companies and public sector companies are subject to Corporate Governance oversight; and not-for-profit institutions will soon follow. Directors of listed companies and public sector companies are required to secure formal certification in the form of Directors’ Training Program (DTP). The Director Training Program offered by Center for Executive Education (CEE), IBA, Karachi, is an approved by the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).

Certain industries have specific regulatory and knowledge requirements. This program provides guidance on targeted areas to ensure that Directors of listed companies with specific requirements remain up to date.

Boardroom best practice is constantly evolving. This program is extensively prepared by subject matter experts and is designed to keep Directors of listed companies abreast of leading trends and practices that promote good governance, protect competitive advantages and prepare for regulatory change.

The program consists of two modules covering the essential regulatory knowledge requirements and broad subject matter awareness expected of Directors of listed companies with local and global best practices.

Institute of Business Administration, Karachi Directors' Training Program (DTP) Module 1 February 08 & 09, 2016 Day 1 Time Topic Sub-Topic 0900 am Welcome Participant Introduction and Program Format 0920 am Pre-Cursor to Corporate Governance Historical Perspective & Evolution Issues in the Management of Companies in the emerging global governance themes 1020 am Break   1040 am Salient Features of Company Law and Code of Corporate Governance Directors – Apointment duties and responsibilities. Application of Code of Governance to Public Sector Companies. Statement of Compliance with Code of Governance.  1245 pm  Lunch & Prayer Break   0200 pm Board Strategy Strategic Planning – Road Map for Success 0315 pm Break   0330 pm Risk Management  Risk Mapping & Matrix Business Continuity Planning Process 0500 pm Session Concludes         Day 2 Time Topic Sub-Topic 0900 am Communication at Board Level Tips and Tricks 1000 am Barriers & Disrupters to Communication at the Board   1100 am Break   1115 am Corporate Reporting Transparency Communicating governance practices Financial Information 0100 pm Lunch & prayer break   0200 pm Succession planning and HR Policies   0315 pm Break   0330 pm Sustainability The Neo-CSR approach Creating Linkage to Brands and Consumer 0430 pm Sustainability Reporting   0530 pm Session Concludes Feedback & Certificate Distribution       Module 2 February 12 & 13, 2016 Day 1 Time Topic Sub-Topic 9:00 AM Board Responsibilities The Control Person Liability Board Committees Legal & Regulatory Compliance 10.20 am Break   10.40 am  Board Responsibilities Ethical Obligations Whistle Blowing Mechanism 0100 pm Lunch & prayer break   0200 pm Board Composition   Board and CEO Performance Evaluation   0345 pm Break   0400 pm Guest Speaker   0500 pm Session Concludes         Day 2 Time Topic Sub-Topic 0900am Analysis of Financial Information at Board Level   1030 am Break   1045 am Deceptive Accounting Importance for Non-executive and Independent Directors 1215 pm Dealing with Related Parties and Communicating with Auditors Board Room Exercise 0100 pm Lunch & prayer break   0200 pm The Sociology & Physiology of Family Ventures     The Culture at Public Sector Corporations   0330 pm Break   0345 pm Guest Speaker   0500 pm Conclusion Feedback & Certificate Distribution

Abdul Rahim Suriya

Abdul Rahim Suriya is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan. He was elected as ICAP President for the year 2009-10. He has served as an elected member of the Council of ICAP from 1997 to 2013 (16 years) and was a member of International Accounting Education Standard Board of IFACÂ from 2003 to 2008 (6 years). He represented ICAP at SAFA for three years from 2011 to 2013.

He has over 30 years' experience in Accounting, Auditing, Corporate Finance and Operational Management. He is Visiting Faculty at the IBA, Karachi and NIPA. He is also a Professional Trainer especially on the subject Finance for Non Finance Executives and Corporate Reporting. During the past ten years, Abdul Rahim Suriya has conducted open -house and in -house specialized training programs for senior executives for a number of leading corporate clients. These programs were designed to cater to the special needs of the clients to achieve higher level of performance and achieve greater corporate synergies. Recently conducted workshops in UAE on Advanced Analysis of Financial Statements and Cash Flow Management.

Currently, Abdul Rahim Suriya is Partner with Suriya Nauman Rehan n Co., Chartered Accountants. He has authored a book on "A guide to business decision making".

He is Independent Director on the boards of Allied Engineering Management Company (Private) Limited, management company of Allied Rental Modaraba; UDL Modaraba Management (Private) Limited.

Amar Naseer

Amar Naseer is currently Visiting Faculty IBA, Karachi & the Director & Company Secretary, Unilever Pakistan Limited. Mr. Amar Naseer holds Masters of Law in International Business Law from University College London, UK. Mr. Naseer also earned Chevening Scholarship, UK in 1997 and UNDP Scholarship in 1991. He has also successfully went through Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Mr. Amar has also completed course in Computer Science from World Trade Institute, New York, USA.

Mr. Amar has 25 years of experience in the area of finance, law and regularity, brands protection, industrial relations, corporate affairs, systems development and taxation. Currently, he has been associated with the Unilever Pakistan Limited as Director and Company Secretary. During his career, he had been associated with the Pakistan Banking Council, Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan, Ernst & Young (Middle East), Unilever Mashreq Group (Egypt). He is also affiliated with the IBA as Visiting Faculty and Trainer for Director's Training Program on Corporate Governance of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

Mr. Amar presented technical paper on IP & Globalization at the Supreme Court's International Judicial Conference 2006. He was also the Lead Speaker at CIMA (Certified Institute of Management Accountants) regional CFO Forum in Sri Lanka on Crisis Management in 2012 and also represented the Brands Protection Group (ACIF - www.acif.org.pk) to showcase industry initiative against counterfeiting and piracy at the WIPO International Conference in Geneva, 2007.

Nausheen Ahmad

Nausheen Ahmad is currently the Company Secretary and General Counsel of Habib Bank Ltd which is the largest private sector bank in Pakistan with a presence in 25 international locations. She started her legal practice with a corporate law firm Surridge and Beecheno after being called to the Bar from Grays Inn London in 1983.

Ms. Ahmad has an LLM from the University of London and LLB from Kings College London. She also has a degree in the philosophy of religion (AKC) from Kings College London. She is registered as an Advocate of the Sindh High Court, Pakistan. As in house legal counsel she has worked in ICI Pakistan Ltd, Unilever Pakistan Ltd and Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. She was Head Legal and Company Secretary at ICI Pakistan for 10 years.

Ms. Ahmad is currently a director of First Women's Bank Ltd. and also serves on the Advisory Board of the Lyceum School. During her years in the Corporate Sector she has been Non-Executive Director of the Central Depository Company and has served on the task force on Corporate Governance of the Karachi Stock Exchange and the Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She is also actively involved on behalf of HBL with the legal and regulatory committees of the Pakistan Bank Association and the Pakistan Business Council. She was accredited as a Mediator and Master Trainer by the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution, UK in 2006. She conducts Mediation training regularly and has also qualified to train on corporate governance and dispute resolution. Recently she attended a course on Board Governance and Leadership by the Institute of Directors, UK.

Mahreen Nazar

Assistant Professor in Accounting & Law Department, IBA, Karachi. She holds L.L.M. from Temple University; L.L.B. from Thames Valley University, London, UK and Certificate of Judicial Training, Sindh Judicial Academy, High Court of Sindh, Karachi. She has 6 years professional experience in civil litigation as an advocate with Burney & Burney, Law Associates. She is also a Member of Pakistan Women Lawyers Association (PAWLA).

Syed Fahim ul Hasan

Syed Fahim ul Hasan is an Assurance Partner in A. F. Ferguson & Co., Karachi office also responsible for Firm's HR consulting services and Country Leader for Sustainability practice. Fahim has over 20 years of experience in the field of assurance and advisory practice in Pakistan and Singapore. He serves a large portfolio of multinational and local clients spreading across various sectors of industry.

Fahim has keen interest in learning and education. Due to this passion for learning and education, he played key role in setting-up the learning and education function of the Firm. He is a professional trainer and a regular speaker at IBA, Karachi. He is also a member of Education and Training Committee of ICAP.

Dr. Huma Baqai

Dr. Huma Baqai is an Associate Professor, Director Public Affairs and Communication and former Chairperson, Department of Social Sciences, IBA Karachi. She has remained associated with the media for the past several years both as an analyst and anchorperson. She has anchored current affairs shows on NewsOne and PTV. Presently she is associated with Chanel 24 and Radio Pakistan. She has also taught at Department of International Relations, Karachi University for 10+ years. She is a visiting faculty at Air War College, NIMS Karachi and Quetta.

Module I: PKR 90,000/- per head Module II: PKR 90,000/- per head

• Fee includes SECP Registration Fees, Course Material, Certificate, Lunch, Refreshments & Business Networking.

15% discount for participants registering in both modules.
25% discount for IBA Alumni