Mr. Muhammad Salik has been serving as the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at FOTCO since November 2021, where he oversees the company’s financial strategy, governance, and operational management. He joined FOTCO in March 2008 as Assistant Finance Manager – Accounts & Taxation and has since progressed through various leadership roles, including Head of Finance in 2013 and General Manager Finance in 2019.

With over two decades of extensive experience, Mr. Salik is a seasoned finance professional with a proven track record in financial management, corporate governance, and business strategy. His expertise spans financial planning, treasury management, internal controls, compliance, and risk assessment, making him instrumental in driving the company’s growth and profitability. He has played a key role in two of the company’s mega projects: the establishment of the country’s second RLNG Terminal and the construction and commissioning of petroleum storage tanks with a capacity of 108,000 MTs.

Prior to joining FOTCO, Mr. Salik was associated with A.F. Ferguson & Co. (a PwC member firm) and KPMG Pakistan, where he gained valuable experience in auditing, assurance, and financial advisory services.

In addition, Mr. Salik served as Corporate Secretary of FOTCO’s subsidiary for over two years, contributing significantly to corporate governance and compliance initiatives.

Mr. Salik is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (CPA). He also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (Szabist). Furthermore, he is a Certified Director from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) and a fellow member of the Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA).