As part of Pearl Initiative’s mission to bring together businesses, decision makers and future young leaders, to take the lead in promoting and adopting greater governance standards. In delivering on our mission, and as part of our programmes, we conduct several student engagement initiatives, including our Business Pledge sessions.
The Business Pledge sessions highlight the key role the Private Sector plays in promoting responsible and sustainable growth based on good corporate governance practices in the Gulf region and provides students the opportunity to engage with business leaders and learn first-hand how they apply corporate governance principles within their businesses. The Pledge sessions focus on four areas including:
- Setting Targets for Sustainable & Responsible Growth
- A More Inclusive Workplace
- Promoting Integrity
- Collaboration & Partnerships
This session will highlight the importance of setting clear and measurable objectives and assessing impact when implementing corporate governance standards.


Wasif Syed Muhammad
Designation: Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Tamer Group
Wasif is the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Tamer Group based out of Jeddah, KSA. He has over 20 years of experience in risk management, internal controls and compliance, business model innovation, process improvements, and P&L management. He has exposure to multiple industry sectors including manufacturing, distribution and logistics, consumer packaged goods, retail, banking, and insurance. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and has completed his MBA from INSEAD.
- Setting Targets for Sustainable & Responsible Growth
- A More Inclusive Workplace
- Promoting Integrity
- Collaboration & Partnerships