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Sonia Farooq

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Chief Human Resources Officer at U Microfinance Bank Limited
📍 Islāmābād, Pakistan

Sonia Farooq is the Chief Human Resources Officer at U Microfinance Bank, bringing over two decades of experience in banking and HR. A graduate of Quaid-i-Azam University, she specializes in talent management, organizational transformation, and fostering people-centric cultures. Her colleagues have described her as empathetic, forward-thinking, and dedicated.

Beyond her corporate role, Sonia is a vocal advocate for social and humanitarian issues. She uses her platform to raise awareness for womens empowerment, climate action, and human rights causes in regions like Gaza and Kashmir, demonstrating a deep commitment to global and environmental well-being.

An interesting fact is that in addition to her extensive HR career in the banking sector, Sonia also serves as an Independent Director for the Khyber Tobacco Company.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Islāmābād, Pakistan
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Change Management
As a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, she has led culture and change management divisions at U Microfinance Bank and The Bank of Punjab, implementing transformative frameworks.
Performance-Driven Culture
She focuses on developing high-performing teams by utilizing methodologies like Balanced Scorecards and the 9-box grid to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Chief Human Resources Officer
U Microfinance Bank Limited
2-2023
Independent Director
Khyber Tobacco Company
12-2022 - 5-2023
Head - Culture and Change Management
The Bank of Punjab
1-2022 - 1-2023
Director HR
NCRI Solutions
3-2021 - 10-2021
Head of Talent Acquisition
Askari Bank
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Education
1998 - 2000
MBA
Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
Post Graduate Diploma in HRM
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
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