FAHAD YOUSAF
General Manager
Lahore
Summary
An accomplished business leader with over 19 years of experience of leading large teams in sales, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, projects, technical and HSE. Hands on experience of working on larger scale manufacturing complexes like fertilizers to commercially demanding leadership roles in paints, chemicals & Agri businesses. Ambitious & passionate, with a mature approach to life. Recognized as a high achiever with solid financial acumen
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
General Manager – Agri Business
Lucky Core Industries (formerly ICI Pakistan)
2022.02 - Current
- Business leadership position with P & L responsibility
- Delivered 53% growth in top line in just 02 years by formulating & delivering on strategy
- Achieved 50% growth in the bottom line (PAT) by effective P & L management
- Partnered with food processors & edible oil companies to produce raw materials locally to reduce Pakistan’s import bill
- Assisted LCI board to enter into an MOU with Green Pakistan Initiative to secure land for corporate farming
- Managed the transition to a new brand identity for the business with minimal disruption to the business
- Cultivated relationships with key industry stakeholders & proposed policy interventions to the government for Agri sector growth as Vice Chairman of CropLife Pakistan Association.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
Head of Operations – Chemicals & Agri Business
Lucky Core Industries (formerly ICI Pakistan)
2016.07 - 2022.01
- Business executive team position for leading manufacturing, supply chain, projects, technical, engineering & HSE
- Achieved complete turnaround of the supply chain operations by restructuring & value stream mapping
- Built a state of the art masterbatches manufacturing facility from feasibility to startup
- Inculcated a culture of HSE and achieved zero TRIR by implementing BBS across the business
- Scouted and engaged Korean suppliers to develop products for KIA car seats in Pakistan
- Drove engagement agenda and achieved over 75th percentile score in international Gallup survey.
Plant & HSE Manager – Chemicals Business
Lucky Core Industries (formerly ICI Pakistan)
2013.05 - 2016.06
- Business executive team position for leading manufacturing, projects, engineering & HSE
- Delivered continuous improvement through six sigma projects to achieve 34% capacity expansion
- Managed & delivered capital projects of over PKR 3 billion on time and with zero incidents
- Effectively managed charged unions with zero production loss through negotiation & conflict management
- Delivered over 10% year on year improvement in KPIs like cycle time, OTIF, OEE, RFT.
- Developed strong relationships with regulatory agencies, facilitating open dialogue regarding compliance requirements.
- Conducted regular audits to assess overall HSE performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Production Manager – Paints
AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited
2010.09 - 2013.04
- Managed production department of the world’s largest coatings business unit Pakistan
- Stewarded the SAP implementation across production department.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
Commissioning & Startup Engineer – Urea & Utilities
Engro Fertilizers Limited
2008.12 - 2010.08
- Developed pre-commissioning & commissioning procedures for the urea and utilities plants
- Hired the best talent of engineers and operators for the plant commissioning
- Imparted training to the operators for the safe commissioning of the plant.
- Resolved critical issues during system integration phases, ensuring seamless transitions between design iterations.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement, selecting optimal solutions based on performance requirements.
Production Engineer – Urea
Fauji Fertilizers Limited
2005.01 - 2008.11
- Started professional career with the largest urea manufacturer in Pakistan
- Was on fast promotion track owing to performance.
- Participated in safety audits, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
Education
Master of Business Administration (Executive) -
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
2014.01 - 2016.04
B.SC. Chemical Engineering - undefined
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
2001.01 - 2004.04
Skills
P&L Management
Leadership and team building
Operations Management
Business Strategy & execution
Analytical & problem solving
High learning agility
Strong ownership
Outcome orientation
High degree of candor
Certification
Leadership in a crisis - INSEAD
Timeline
General Manager – Agri Business
Lucky Core Industries (formerly ICI Pakistan)
2022.02 - Current
Head of Operations – Chemicals & Agri Business
Lucky Core Industries (formerly ICI Pakistan)
2016.07 - 2022.01
Master of Business Administration (Executive) -
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
2014.01 - 2016.04
Plant & HSE Manager – Chemicals Business
Lucky Core Industries (formerly ICI Pakistan)
2013.05 - 2016.06
Production Manager – Paints
AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited
2010.09 - 2013.04
Commissioning & Startup Engineer – Urea & Utilities
Engro Fertilizers Limited
2008.12 - 2010.08
Production Engineer – Urea
Fauji Fertilizers Limited
2005.01 - 2008.11
B.SC. Chemical Engineering - undefined
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
2001.01 - 2004.04