Board Of Directors
JOHAN STUIVER
CHAIRMAN
Mr. Johan Stuiver is the Chairperson and Non-Executive Board Member of Barkat Frisian Agro Limited (BFAL), bringing over 25 years of expertise in the European poultry and food sectors. His leadership has been pivotal in establishing the Frisian Egg Group as a global leader and driving innovation across BFAL’s technical and R&D functions.
He has spearheaded egg processing projects in Turkey, Egypt, China, Pakistan, and the Netherlands and currently leads a groundbreaking egg membrane project in Europe. With a track record of engineering excellence and transformative solutions, Mr. Stuiver is a key driver of BFAL’s strategic success.
MUHAMMAD ADIL ALI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
He has over 15 years of experience in poultry and food manufacturing sector, transforming BFAL into a value-added enterprise through innovation and sustainable practices. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the Pakistan Baking Summit and holds an MBA from the IoBM.
ANWAR ALI
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CEO of Adorn International (Pvt) Ltd., he has over 30 years of experience in the poultry industry, expanding the company from 20,000 to 300,000 birds. He also serves as a non-executive director at Buksh Industries and holds a directorship at Barkat Steel. His diverse expertise and strategic vision contribute significantly to BFAL’s success.
PAUL ETTEMA
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
He is a registered public accountant & tax lawyer, has over 25 years of experience in finance. He joined the Frisian Egg Group as a major shareholder in 2014 and serves on the boards of all its companies. As a board member of BFAL, he provides strategic financial guidance, driving the company’s growth.
WAQAS GULZAR
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Co-founder BFAL, he is an entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in textiles, e-commerce, and sports industry. He began his career in his family’s textile business, Finetex Industries, where he streamlined operations and identified new growth opportunities. He also launched Pakistan’s first online padel store in 2024, for further enhancing accessibility to high-quality equipment.
MEHMOOD ARSHAD
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
A prominent figure in Pakistan’s economy & a global speaker on the Halal Eco-System, he serves as a director at UHF Solutions, Chairman of the Economic Council at the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan, & Executive Director at Pak Qatar Group. He is also the Founder Chairman of the Standing Committee on Islamic Banking & Takaful at FPCCI & Chairman of the Pakistan-Qatar Business Council.
NADIA ISHTIAQ
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
She is the Executive Vice President at Pak Oman Investment Company Ltd., has 21 years of experience in Investment & Corporate Banking. She has led key transactions, including launching E-IPO in Pakistan and issuing the first commercial paper for a startup. She has also served as an Industry Expert on the Listing Committee of the Pakistan Stock Exchange.