KARACHI: Pakistan Advertisers Society (PAS) has elected Dr Zeelaf Munir, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of English Biscuit Manufacturers, as its first woman chair.

The 24th annual general meeting (AGM) of the society held on Dec 3 elected a new 14-member council, the PAS said in a press release.

“I am honoured and proud to be nominated as the first woman chair of the society. I strongly believe in the cause and the role marketing and marketers can play for a sustainable future that is diverse, equitable and inclusive, which will be our area of focus in 2022 and onwards along with some meaningful initiatives for the fraternity,” Dr Munir said.

Khalid Farid, CEO of Gillette/CCO P&G, was elected as the vice chair and Farheen Salman, CEO of Ekaterra, a Unilever tea company, was elected as general secretary.

Published in Dawn, December 11th, 2021