The Public Sector Advisory Group (PSAG) of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Accountants (CAPA) has announced the appointment of Zia ul Mustafa Awan for the term 2024-2027.
Bringing over 25 years of extensive leadership experience in both the Corporate and Public Sectors, Awan’s appointment underscores his profound commitment to the realms of accounting, finance, and strategic management. He holds designations as a Chartered Management Accountant (Pakistan), CMA (USA), and CMP (USA).
Throughout his professional journey, Awan has held pivotal roles, including the presidency of both the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) and the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA). Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Strategic Board at ICMA, a Member of the PAIB Advisory Group of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), and President of the House of Professionals.
Awan’s expertise encompasses various domains such as strategy, governance, public policy, and financial management. He has contributed significantly to organizations like Ignite National Technology Fund, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, and the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance, where he held directorial positions and chaired Audit Committees.
The appointment of Zia ul Mustafa Awan to the CAPA Public Sector Advisory Group reflects a strategic move to leverage his wealth of experience and expertise in driving forward initiatives aimed at enhancing the accounting profession and fostering effective governance practices across the Asia Pacific region.