Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, August 2024 – Arshia Ahmad Saaqib has joined Descon as the new Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Arshia will oversee all human resources functions, including recruitment, benefits, employee relations, and leadership development. She aims to enhance the employee experience, increase retention rates, and optimize benefit utilization by leveraging data and industry best practices. “I am delighted to be part of a purpose-driven and diverse organization. The energy and passion I’ve already witnessed during my early days of onboarding have been awesome!” said Arshia.
Arshia Ahmad Saaqib has begun her tenure as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Descon, based in Lahore, Punjab. She will lead HR strategies to drive organizational success and cultivate a culture of productivity and growth.
Prior to joining Descon, Arshia served as the Vice President HR at Engro Corporation and Engro Fertilizers Limited. During her tenure, she led various HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development.
She also held key HR leadership roles at Coca-Cola CCI, where she was responsible for talent management and internal communications, and Standard Chartered Bank, where she developed talent acquisition strategies and managed high-potential employee development. Arshia has also worked with Ufone 4G and Volvo Pakistan Limited, gaining extensive experience in HR management and organizational development.
About Descon:
Descon is Pakistan’s leading multinational conglomerate with a strong presence in the engineering, chemical, and power sectors. Established forty-one years ago, Descon has grown into a global entity with operations in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, and ventures in Kuwait, Iraq, and Egypt. The company is known for its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a dedicated project team that meets international standards of quality and safety.
Descon owns and operates several chemical and power plants, including Descon Oxychem Limited and Descon Power Solutions, which provides operations and maintenance services for thermal and renewable power plants. The company also owns two Independent Power Plants: Altern Energy Limited and Rousch (Pakistan) Power Limited, contributing significantly to the energy sector in Pakistan.
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