With over 20 years of progressive experience in human resources, Syma Iftikhar, Director HR at Sapphire Finishing Mills Limited, is a strategic HR leader known for driving organizational growth through talent management, employee engagement, and operational excellence. Throughout her career, she has successfully led initiatives in recruitment, performance management, leadership development, and organizational change across diverse industries like Descon and Kashf Microfinance Bank. A trusted advisor to executive teams, Syma combines deep expertise in HR best practices with a strong commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures.
Syma is on the board of Abdullah Foundation, a philanthropic organization involved in the health and education sector. She is also the company secretary for Razia Sheikh Welfare Trust, a free eye hospital serving the underprivileged.