IQBAL ALI LAKHANI
Chairman Merit Packaging Limited
“Businesses should embrace sustainability not as a marketing tool but as an opportunity to redefine the operational boundaries and providing competitive advantage.”
Our world today is confronted with many severe challenges, including poverty, an ageing and ever-increasing population, rising global temperatures, and the growing scarcity of natural resources. In these trying circumstances, sustainable development offers the best opportunity to adjust our course and live within our means.
Sustainability is key to our survival and is an essential part of our corporate culture and an integral component of our strategic plans. We will therefore continue to focus on a comprehensive sustainability agenda that supports sustainable growth, benefits the economy, protects the environment, contributes to society, and strengthens our business through sound governance.
Sustainability reporting provides us with an opportunity to reflect on our journey of growth and demonstrate how we are integrating sustainable practices across our business. It also enables us to align our efforts with global sustainability goals and contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable future.
I am particularly pleased with the initiatives undertaken by Merit Packaging Limited to embed sustainability values across its activities and create lasting value for all stakeholders. These initiatives contribute not only to financial value for our shareholders and investors but also to broader economic, environmental, and social value for the communities and society in which we operate.
SABIR IMTIAZ
CEO Merit Packaging Limited
“The passion and commitment of our people remains a key driving force to our success…”
Mr. Sabir Imtiaz is a senior professional with nearly 45 years of diverse experience in the Pharmaceuticals, Tobacco, Paper & Board, and Packaging industries.
He began his career with Wellcome Pakistan Limited (now GSK) and Sandoz Pakistan Limited (now Novartis), where he gained extensive experience in Quality Assurance and Training. In 1986, he joined Lakson Tobacco Company, where he held senior responsibilities in Quality Management, Product Development and Exports.
He also played a significant role in implementing ISO Quality and Environmental Management Systems across several Lakson Group companies.
In 2008, he rejoined the Lakson Group to lead the Supply Chain function at Century Paper & Board Mills.
In 2021, he briefly served as Chief Executive Officer of Merit Packaging Limited.
Alongside his corporate career, Mr. Imtiaz has voluntarily contributed extensively to professional education, teaching Quality and Operations Management at the University of Karachi for nearly 15 years.
He has also delivered numerous lectures and participated in professional training programs, seminars, and international manufacturing exhibitions in Pakistan and abroad.
