PTCL Group Chief People Officer Umer Farid has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Pakistan Society for Training & Development (PSTD) for the 2026–2028 term. His appointment recognizes his extensive experience in human resources, organizational transformation and leadership development, as well as his contributions to strengthening talent management within Pakistan’s telecommunications industry.
As a member of the PSTD Board of Governors, Farid will contribute to the organization’s efforts to advance professional learning, capability development and leadership excellence across multiple industries. PSTD plays a key role in promoting best practices in training, organizational development and workforce upskilling by bringing together HR leaders, business executives and learning professionals from across the country.
Farid currently serves as Group Chief People Officer at PTCL Group, where he oversees people strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent development and leadership transformation initiatives. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions across the telecommunications and consumer goods sectors, gaining both local and international experience in building high-performing teams and driving organizational growth.
His appointment is expected to strengthen collaboration between the corporate sector and Pakistan’s professional learning community while supporting initiatives focused on developing future-ready talent and leadership capabilities. The inclusion of experienced industry leaders on the PSTD Board reflects the organization’s commitment to fostering innovation in workforce development and promoting a culture of continuous learning across Pakistan’s business landscape.
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