Mondelez has become the lead sponsor for the podcast, Celebrating Sweet Success, a product of the IoBM Alumni Association produced by the IoBM Media Department. In this regard, a memorandum of understanding was signed between IoBM and Mondelez on Saturday, February 25, 2024. This podcast has been developed to foster a stronger network among its Alumni by featuring successful alumni serving in top corporate positions in Pakistan’s corporate sector. The signatories of the MoU were Mr. Talib S. Karim, President IoBM, and Mr. Sami Wahid, Managing Director, Mondelez Pakistan, an IoBM alumnus (BBA 2004, MBA 2005). Present on the occasion were Mr. Salman Beg, President IoBM Alumni Association, and the members of the IoBM Alumni Association including Mr. Farhan Ahmed, Head of Corporate Affairs of Habib Bank Ltd. and Mr. Abrar Ahmad Khan,, CEO TruFocus Consulting, and Secretary General IoBM Alumni Association. Mr. Nabhan Karim, HoD IoBM MARCOM and Syed Faraz Ali, Manager, ORIC and Manager Alumni Association were also present.
The partnership between IoBM and Mondelez contributes significantly to SDG 17, “Partnerships for the Goals,” by fostering collaboration between academia and the corporate sector. This initiative enhances alumni engagement through knowledge sharing, which aligns with SDG 4, “Quality Education,” by creating platforms that promote lifelong learning opportunities. Furthermore, the podcast “Celebrating Sweet Success” not only strengthens networks but also supports economic development (SDG 8, “Decent Work and Economic Growth”) by showcasing successful alumni contributing to Pakistan’s corporate sector . Through these combined efforts, IoBM continues to advance its role in addressing various SDGs.
