Background and Qualifications
My professional qualifications are:
- Member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC and Canada since 1976.
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (Admitted 1970).
A Profile of Professional Contributions
I am able to bring and contribute a comprehensive set of skills and experience in providing professional services to owner-manager clients/stakeholders and organizations. This includes expertise in leadership, planning, management, collaborative partnerships, team building, interpersonal relationships, communications, conflict resolution, and more. I have previously worked with KPMG and PwC in Vancouver, and also served as a Partner of the Vancouver office of a multinational CA firm. Additionally, I have owned and operated my own business in Vancouver and served as a Chief Financial Officer for public companies in the software development, hardware manufacturing, and biotech industries.
Community Engagement and Leadership Experience
I have also been an active volunteer with community organizations and has previously served with various community organizations including the following:
- Board Chair and member – United Way of Canada
- Board Chair and member – United Way of the Lower Mainland
- Regional Vice-Chair, United Ways of BC
- Campaign Cabinet – United Way of the Lower Mainland
- Board Member – Vancouver Arts Stabilization Team
- Member – Dean’s Advisory Board, UBC Faculty of Commerce
- Chairman of the Board – Ismaili Conciliation and Arbitration Board
- Member – Ismaili Council for BC and Religious Education Board for BC
- Vice-President – Ismaili Council for Canada
- Honorary Secretary – Ismaili Council for BC