Dear Colleagues

Nutshell Forum is pleased to bring to you the 7th congregation of the International HRM Forum (the flagship event of Pakistan’s HR Calendar) on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi - Pakistan. The theme chosen for this year's conference is “Tuning into Tomorrow”.

English Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt.) Limited is the Lead Sponsor while People (Professional Employers Private Limited) will participate as Strategic Partner.

The economic environment, in good as well as tough times, always presents opportunities and avenues for innovation. While businesses at present are navigating through the challenges posed by the global economic downturn, it is all the more critical to capitalize on - and even create - opportunities through a compelling vision, innovation and a rethinking of your unique value proposition. The present times demand that leaders and executives be proactive, confront the uncertainties and risks and emerge with insights and ideas which will help pave a clear path for their businesses and people. Regardless of nature of our business, we must move forward to craft a promising future by tuning into tomorrow.

There has been an outstanding response to the event over the past years with over 2400 professionals attending the forums. Well-known practitioners, consultants, commentators and academics from different countries will share their experiences while deliberating on the chosen theme.

This day long interactive conference promises to accelerate your strategic thought process and give you key insights and ideas that you can use to impact the success of your organization.

Coupled with the proven hospitality and conference production understanding of the Nutshell Forum, I promise you an experience that you and your business cannot afford to miss.

Registrations for the event are now open and you are requested to send in registrations from your respective organization as early as possible to ensure a confirmed place in the event.

Keeping in view the presence of large number of HR executives from all over Pakistan the conference also becomes a great platform for the formal launch of “Asian HRM Network – AHRMN”. The Asian HRM Network (AHRMN) will serve as a platform dedicated to the management and development of human resources and the exchange of information and expertise in this area.

Conference' Speaker faculty and I look forward to warmly welcoming you to 7th International HRM Forum- a not-to-be-missed event.

Sincerely,

Muhammad Azfar Ahsan
CEO, Nutshell Forum


AREAS OF DISCUSSION:

Tuning into Tomorrow
HR Leadership for the New Economy
Business in 2010 and Implications for HR Executives
Driving HR-Business Partnerships to Achieve Excellence & Innovation
HR Effectiveness: Creating Sustainable People Operations
HR Outsourcing
Building a Strong Employer Brand for Growth & Sustainability
Tracking the Next Wave: Proactively Managing Organizational Change
Corporate Strategy: HR’s Role in Providing Competitive Advantage
How to Maximize the Returns of Your Human Capital Investment
Insights from a CEO - Managing Human Capital in Pakistan


SPEAKERS & PANELISTS:

Syed Veqar ul Islam, Head of Sub Region - Pakistan & Gulf, Nokia Siemens Network

Syed Masoud Ali Naqvi, Middle East South Asia Chairman & Senior Partner, KPMG Pakistan

Sohail Wajahat H. Siddiqui, Managing Director & CEO - West Asia, Siemens

Kalim A. Siddiqui, President Petroleum Business, Bosicor Pakistan Limited

Jalees A. Siddqui, Managing Director, IGI Insurance Limited

Saad M. Waraich, Country Director, Nokia Siemens Network

*Amir Jahangir, CEO, SAMAA TV

*Hassan Aziz Bilgrami, President, BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Leon Menezes, Director & General Manager HR, Pakistan, Middle East, Central Asia, Sri Lanka, Shell

Abdul Ghaffar Ansari, Director Human Resources, Mowasat Holdings Inc. Kuwait

Prof. Toshio Fujita, Senior Adviser, Japan External Trade Organization

Carol J. Ariano, Vice President Human Resources, Aga Khan University

Al-Karim Hassan, Director Human Resources, Etilize Inc., USA

Wasif Waseem Ashraf, Director Human Resources, Coca Cola Beverages Pakistan

Haroon Waheed, Director Human Resources, Unilever Pakistan Limited

Shahrukh Masood, Group Manager HR & Training, Al Batha Group, UAE

Farhad Karamally, CEO, Navitus

Paul Keijzer, CEO, Engage Human Resources

Tahir Jawaid, General Manager HR, Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited

M. Mudassir Aqil, General Manager HR & QA, Bank Alfalah Limited

*Dr. Razi Azmat, EVP Human Resources, Habib Bank Limited

Ashaar Saeed, Director Human Resources, Reckitt Benckiser

Yousuf Jamshed, Country Head Human Resources, ABB

* Invited

MODERATORS:

Junaid Iqbal, CEO, BMA Financials

Sidra Iqbal, TV Anchor & Communication Strategist

Syed Nusrat Ali, Corporate Trainer & Management Consultant


THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

Exclusive Content: As an HR executive, a significant portion of your company’s strategic goals falls within your sphere of influence. You may face unprecedented situations during the slow transition through this new economy into the anticipated upturn and solutions for such situations are definitely wanted. The program for this 7th International HRM Forum has been crafted exclusively to give you access to the most up-to-date tools and resources available to help you guide your company to success.

Exceptional Networking: Building relationships with peers and colleagues who can share information, insights and inspiration can be a vital help to your organization and your career. The conference provides multiple opportunities to gather with other conference attendees, so you can extend your reach and influence into the community of your fellow senior HR leaders.


FEE & REGISTRATION:

1-5 nominees PKR 6,500 per participant
5+ nominees PKR 5,700 per participant
(includes lunch, refreshment breaks, conference kit and participation certificate)

Your participation will be confirmed subject to receipt of payment.

All cheques and drafts to be made in favor of "NUTSHELL FORUM". Refunds not allowed, however a substitute may attend.

Organizers reserve the right to alter the program.

For registration, please contact:

Shahid Aziz Farooqi (0300-2704036)
Zulfiqar A. Rahim (0333-3027242)

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