Mr. Patrick Verraes was elected to the Board
of Directors in March 2024.
He has been holding Directorship position in
Archroma since 2023. Patrick joins Archroma
from the Huntsman Corporation, where he has
been Corporate Vice President, Global Deputy
General Counsel & Assistant Secretary to the
Board since 2018. Before that he performed
senior legal roles in Huntsman in Belgium &
Shanghai. He holds a Master of Law degree from
the University of Leuven, Belgium and a
Postgraduate degree in EC Competition Law
from King’s College, London. Patrick is based in
Basel.
Mr. Patrick Verraes was elected to the Board of Directors in March 2024.
He has been holding Directorship position in Archroma since 2023. Patrick joins Archroma from the Huntsman Corporation, where he has been Corporate Vice President, Global Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Secretary to the Board since 2018. Before that he performed senior legal roles in Huntsman in Belgium & Shanghai. He holds a Master of Law degree from the University of Leuven, Belgium and a Postgraduate degree in EC Competition Law from King’s College, London. Patrick is based in Basel.
Mr. Mujtaba Rahim was appointed as
Chairman of the Board of Directors in July
2025.
He holds a master’s degree in Applied
Chemistry from the University of Karachi and
has studied Strategic Management at INSEAD
Business School in Fontainebleau, France. He
has also completed several high-profile
national and international leadership and
strategic management programs, gaining
extensive expertise in organizational
development.
He began his career with Sandoz Pakistan
Limited in 1982 in the Dyes & Chemicals
department. He quickly transitioned to the
Sales team and rose to become Product
Manager for Textiles. In 2004, he was promoted
to Divisional Head of Textile, Leather, and Paper
one of the largest business units at Clariant
Pakistan. In 2006, he was appointed Chief
Executive Officer of Clariant Pakistan Limited, a
role he continued following its transition to
Archroma Pakistan Limited in January 2014.
Under his leadership, Archroma successfully
integrated BASF’s global textile chemicals
business in 2014, establishing itself as a market
leader in specialty chemicals in Pakistan. In
2022, He played a pivotal role in Archroma’s
acquisition of Huntsman’s Textile Effects
business, ensuring a smooth unification of both
teams and strengthening the company’s
organizational foundation.
He also served as President Swiss Business
Council in 2013, 2014 and 2019, contributing
significantly to strengthening bilateral
corporate and industrial collaboration.
Mr. Mujtaba Rahim was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors in July 2025.
He holds a master’s degree in Applied
Chemistry from the University of Karachi and
has studied Strategic Management at INSEAD
Business School in Fontainebleau, France. He
has also completed several high-profile
national and international leadership and
strategic management programs, gaining
extensive expertise in organizational
development.
He began his career with Sandoz Pakistan
Limited in 1982 in the Dyes & Chemicals
department. He quickly transitioned to the
Sales team and rose to become Product
Manager for Textiles. In 2004, he was promoted
to Divisional Head of Textile, Leather, and Paper
one of the largest business units at Clariant
Pakistan. In 2006, he was appointed Chief
Executive Officer of Clariant Pakistan Limited, a
role he continued following its transition to
Archroma Pakistan Limited in January 2014.
Under his leadership, Archroma successfully
integrated BASF’s global textile chemicals
business in 2014, establishing itself as a market
leader in specialty chemicals in Pakistan. In
2022, He played a pivotal role in Archroma’s
acquisition of Huntsman’s Textile Effects
business, ensuring a smooth unification of both
teams and strengthening the company’s
organizational foundation.
He also served as President Swiss Business
Council in 2013, 2014 and 2019, contributing
significantly to strengthening bilateral
corporate and industrial collaboration.
Mr. Shahid Ghaffar was re-elected to the
Board of Directors as Independent Director
in March 2024 and holding this position
since 2018.
He is also Chairman of Board Audit Committee.
He holds Master Degree in Business
Administration. In the past he was associated
with various institutions such as Commissioner
SECP, Member Audit Oversight Board, Managing
Director Pakistan Stock Exchange, CEO HBL
Asset Management Ltd. and Chairman &
Managing Director National Investment Trust
Ltd. He is presently serving as Independent
Director on various companies.
Mr. Shahid Ghaffar was re-elected to the Board of Directors as Independent Director in March 2024 and holding this position since 2018.
He is also Chairman of Board Audit Committee. He holds Master Degree in Business Administration. In the past he was associated with various institutions such as Commissioner SECP, Member Audit Oversight Board, Managing Director Pakistan Stock Exchange, CEO HBL Asset Management Ltd. and Chairman & Managing Director National Investment Trust Ltd. He is presently serving as Independent Director on various companies.
Ms. Yasmin Peermohammad was re-elected
to the Board of Directors in March 2024 as an
Independent director and holding this
position since 2018.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
She has a number of training and certifications
in different fields to her credit from Swissair
Training School, Switzerland. Ms. Yasmin Habib
Peermohammad specializes in Marketing,
Communications, and Customer Management.
Ms. Yasmin Peermohammad was re-elected to the Board of Directors in March 2024 as an Independent director and holding this position since 2018.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. She has a number of training and certifications in different fields to her credit from Swissair Training School, Switzerland. Ms. Yasmin Habib Peermohammad specializes in Marketing, Communications, and Customer Management.
Mr. Irfan Chawala was elected as Executive Director on the Board of Archroma Pakistan Limited in March 2024. However, he has been holding Directorship position in Archroma since 2020.
He is a Finance graduate and a Fellow member
of Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Pakistan (ICAP) with over 30 years of diverse
working & cultural experiences of various
industries & geographical locations.
He is currently working as CEO of Archroma
Pakistan and is additionally Regional Vice
President (RVP) for Textile Efftects business of
Archroma in Pakistan. He has earlier worked with
Clariant for about 14 years in different roles in
Finance, Marketing, Commercial Operations and
Business Support in Pakistan, China, Singapore
and South-east Asia. He started his professional
career with PricewaterhouseCoopers and has also
worked in the past with Lucky Cement Limited as
CFO / Director Finance. He re-joined Archroma in
February 2020 and later also worked as RVP for
Packaging Technologies for Pakistan & Central
Asia before taking over the current role in June
2025.
He strongly believes in the core values that
motivate people to collaborate and play to win
as one-team with shared objectives.
Mr. Irfan Chawala was elected as Executive Director on the Board of Archroma Pakistan Limited in March 2024. However, he has been holding Directorship position in Archroma since 2020.
He is a Finance graduate and a Fellow member
of Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Pakistan (ICAP) with over 30 years of diverse
working & cultural experiences of various
industries & geographical locations.
He is currently working as CEO of Archroma
Pakistan and is additionally Regional Vice
President (RVP) for Textile Efftects business of
Archroma in Pakistan. He has earlier worked with
Clariant for about 14 years in different roles in
Finance, Marketing, Commercial Operations and
Business Support in Pakistan, China, Singapore
and South-east Asia. He started his professional
career with PricewaterhouseCoopers and has also
worked in the past with Lucky Cement Limited as
CFO / Director Finance. He re-joined Archroma in
February 2020 and later also worked as RVP for
Packaging Technologies for Pakistan & Central
Asia before taking over the current role in June
2025.
He strongly believes in the core values that
motivate people to collaborate and play to win
as one-team with shared objectives.
Mrs. Ada Yang Jing is appointed to the Board of Directors at Archroma Pakistan Limited in April 2026.
She joined Archroma in February 2019 as Head of Finance China, after several years at John Deere Financials (being a Project manager and FP&A) and Halliburton & Motorola etc., where she held several positions, the last of them as finance and accounting manager in a State-owned Chinese listed company.
She brings knowledge with bachelor’s degrees in the finance management field. She is also a board-certified CPA.
Mrs. Ada Yang Jing is appointed to the Board of Directors at Archroma Pakistan Limited in April 2026.
She joined Archroma in February 2019 as Head of Finance China, after several years at John Deere Financials (being a Project manager and FP&A) and Halliburton & Motorola etc., where she held several positions, the last of them as finance and accounting manager in a State-owned Chinese listed company.
She brings knowledge with bachelor’s degrees in the finance management field. She is also a board-certified CPA.
Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz, a distinguished academic,
joined the Board of Directors at Archroma
Pakistan Limited as an Independent
Director in March 2024.
She is a prominent faculty member at the Institute of
Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, where she
also serves as the Director of the Center for
Entrepreneurial Development (CED). Dr. Ejaz is
a affiliated with leading global research initiatives,
including her roles as a Research Associate at the
Center for Inclusive and Sustainable
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of
Southampton, UK, and a Research Fellow at the
Population Research Center, IBA-Karachi.
Her extensive academic qualifications include a
P.H.D. in Entrepreneurship from the University of
Southampton Business School, UK, and dual
master’s degrees in economics from York University,
Canada, and the University of Karachi. She is a
certified teaching fellow from Babson College in the
U.S. and a certified SECP Director, further
underscoring her leadership and governance
expertise.
She has authored and published numerous research
papers and case studies in prestigious international
journals, alongside presenting her work at globally
recognized conferences. Her professional
contributions extend to developing and conducting
training programs focusing on entrepreneurship,
gender, diversity, and inclusion. With a rich global
perspective, Dr. Ejaz has engaged with learners and
professionals in Canada, the U.S., and the UK. Her
work continues to bridge academia,
entrepreneurship, and leadership, making her an
invaluable asset to Archroma Pakistan Limited and
the broader business community
Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz, a distinguished academic, joined the Board of Directors at Archroma Pakistan Limited as an Independent Director in March 2024.
She is a prominent faculty member at the Institute of
Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, where she
also serves as the Director of the Center for
Entrepreneurial Development (CED). Dr. Ejaz is
a affiliated with leading global research initiatives,
including her roles as a Research Associate at the
Center for Inclusive and Sustainable
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of
Southampton, UK, and a Research Fellow at the
Population Research Center, IBA-Karachi.
Her extensive academic qualifications include a
P.H.D. in Entrepreneurship from the University of
Southampton Business School, UK, and dual
master’s degrees in economics from York University,
Canada, and the University of Karachi. She is a
certified teaching fellow from Babson College in the
U.S. and a certified SECP Director, further
underscoring her leadership and governance
expertise.
She has authored and published numerous research
papers and case studies in prestigious international
journals, alongside presenting her work at globally
recognized conferences. Her professional
contributions extend to developing and conducting
training programs focusing on entrepreneurship,
gender, diversity, and inclusion. With a rich global
perspective, Dr. Ejaz has engaged with learners and
professionals in Canada, the U.S., and the UK. Her
work continues to bridge academia,
entrepreneurship, and leadership, making her an
invaluable asset to Archroma Pakistan Limited and
the broader business community
Mr. Naveed Kamil was re-appointed to the
Board of Directors in April 2024 and holding
this position since 2017.
He graduated in Mathematics & Computing
from UK in 1985. He started his carrier in 1986
from National Development Finance
Corporation (NDFC) and in 1989 joined Sandoz
as System Analyst. He is currently Head of
Human Resources of Region Pakistan.
Mr. Naveed Kamil was re-appointed to the Board of Directors in April 2024 and holding this position since 2017.
He graduated in Mathematics & Computing from UK in 1985. He started his carrier in 1986 from National Development Finance Corporation (NDFC) and in 1989 joined Sandoz as System Analyst. He is currently Head of Human Resources of Region Pakistan.
