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LET’S BRIDGE THE GAP

Let’s Bridge the Gap initiative

Let’s Bridge the Gap is an ongoing flagship initiative by HCOS designed to reduce the disconnect between industry expectations and academic preparation. Conducted over multiple years, these sessions bring together leaders from academia, industry professionals, and HR experts to engage in meaningful dialogue on emerging workforce trends, operational challenges, and professional development needs. Topics have evolved with time, addressing pressing issues such as economic pressures, employee compensation strategies, and the readiness of graduates for real-world demands. Through Let’s Bridge the Gap, HCOS continues to foster collaboration, drive practical insights, and strengthen the alignment between educational institutions and the corporate world

Speakers & panel

Keynote Speaker

Dr Nabeel Amin
Dr Nabeel Amin Head of Compliance National Compliance Centre (NCC)

Speakers

Dr Mumtaz Hasan Malik
Dr Mumtaz Hasan Malik Dean SDT, Professor University of Management & Technology
Imran Asghar
Imran Asghar Head of Asia FibreTrace
Maroof Ahmed Zuberi
Maroof Ahmed Zuberi Chief Operating Officer ESL Renewables (Pvt.) Limited
Mian Fahad Ashraf
Mian Fahad Ashraf Deputy General Manager Operational Sustainability & Projects US Group
Muhammad Fauz ul Azeem
Muhammad Fauz ul Azeem General Manager, Corporate Sustainability & Chemical Management Interloop Limited
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Qadir
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Qadir Dean/Director Graduate Studies & Research, Associate Professor National Textile University, Faislabad
Ansa Rabia
Ansa Rabia Development and Partnership Specialist Better Cotton Initiative
Muhammad Faizan
Muhammad Faizan Regional Manager Sales Energy Solutions (Pvt.) Limited
Muhammad Nadeem Sadiq
Muhammad Nadeem Sadiq COO Energy Solutions (Pvt.) Limited

Panelist

Muna Baig
Muna Baig Former Country Director - Pakistan Global Rights Compliance
Iqra A. Inam
Iqra A. Inam Head of Sustainability Sapphire Textile Mills Limited
Hina Asif
Hina Asif Secretary (North Zone) PRGMEA
Fritz Böhmler
Fritz Böhmler CEO Sawie Ecosystems
Saqib Shahzad
Saqib Shahzad Head of Sustainability Diamond Fabrics Limited (Sapphire Group)
Dr. Muzzamal Hussain
Dr. Muzzamal Hussain Director & Assistant Professor National Textile University
Muzamal Bajwa
Muzamal Bajwa Chief Executive Officer HA Recycling
Mehak Masood
Mehak Masood National Project Officer UN-IOM
Sarah Javaid Kazmi
Sarah Javaid Kazmi Trade Economist APTMA – All Pakistan Textile Mills Association
Saqib Sohail
Saqib Sohail Head Of Engagement The Microfibre Consortium

Moderator

Wajiha Nadeem
Wajiha Nadeem Head of Research And Development Department Kohinoor Mills
Dr Umer Hameed
Dr Umer Hameed Assistant Professor National textile University, Faisalabad
Sarim Mehmood
Sarim Mehmood CEO & Founder Fruit of Sustainability (SMC-Pvt) Ltd

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