Mr. Asif Jooma is the Managing Director of Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd. Prior to joining Abbott, he spent his earlier career with ICI Pakistan Ltd., where he was Vice President and Member of the Board. Abbott Laboratories has operated in Pakistan since 1948 and as a publicly listed company since 1982. It has over time emerged as the largest US Pharma company in Pakistan and is currently ranked as the # 2 player in Pakistan Pharma space.A B.A. in Dev. Economics from Boston University has been engaged in the Corporate Sector of Pakistan since 1983. Over the years has spoken at numerous international conferences on industry oriented and management issues. Has attended Executive Development Programs at INSEAD and Harvard Business School. Other Appointments: Director, NIB Bank Ltd., Director, Engro Fertilizers Ltd.,