A delegation from Unilever, comprising Ebru Şenel Erim, Regional Director for Communications and Corporate Affairs for Pakistan, Turkey, Arabia, and Bangladesh; Hussain Ali Talib, Head of Communications & Corporate Affairs for Pakistan; Ramlah Tariq, AM Sustainability, and others visited the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
The delegation was welcomed by M Abdul Aleem, Secretary General OICCI, and Humayoun Khan, Corporate Communications Lead. During the visit, M Abdul Aleem provided an overview of the Chamber’s key activities, including its Climate Conference and Women Empowerment Awards. The meeting facilitated an exchange of ideas on corporate affairs, with a strong emphasis on women’s workforce participation, diversity, and inclusion. Ebru Şenel Erim shared best regional practices and offered insights on the issues discussed.
Farheen Salman Amir, Co-Chair of OICCI’s Profile Building and Communications Sub-Committee and CEO LIPTON Teas and Infusions, elaborated on the sub-committee’s role in shaping the Chamber’s communication initiatives. She highlighted the importance of leveraging digital platforms to enhance OICCI’s visibility and influence. She also provided an overview of recent initiatives undertaken by the sub-committee to strengthen corporate messaging, industry representation, and stakeholder engagement.
The meeting was attended in person by Adeela Liaquat Ali Khan, Corporate Affairs and Engagement Director at L'Oréal; Ayesha Javed, Head of Corporate Communications at Pakistan Petroleum Limited; Omer Zafar, Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at Lucky Core Industries; Shafia Naseer, Senior Communications Manager at Procter & Gamble; and Zofeen Ihsan, Communication Lead at United Energy Pakistan.
It was also attended virtually by Laila Bhatia Bawany, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary at Lucky Core Industries; Hafsah Sarfraz, Corporate Communications Manager at Nestlé; Abdul Waheed, Pakistan Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications at InfraZamin Pakistan; Saaima Enver, Strategic Communications & Brand Adviser at Wafi Energy Pakistan (formerly Shell Pakistan Limited); Andleeb Uroos Ahmed, Head of Communications at Philip Morris International; Muhammad Amer Farooq (MAF), Brand-to-Consumer Lead, APMEA at BAT; and Mariam Irfan, Head of Communications at Siemens.
