FAST School of Management (FSM), Lahore, successfully hosted the 7th meeting of its Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) on November 3, 2025, at the Executive Centre.The session brought together senior industry leaders, CEOs, and professionals from leading national organizations including Interwood, Stylo, Orient Apparel, Super Asia Group, Olympia Chemicals, Ittehad Chemicals, Ferozsons Laboratories, Bank Alfalah, Confiz, Services Group, and ACCA Pakistan. The Board also included distinguished international alumni and professionals currently serving in global firms such as PepsiCo (USA), Gordon Food Services (Canada), ADQ (UAE) and Yugo, reflecting FSM’s strong international linkages and global professional footprint.These members shared insights on the evolving skill demands of the corporate sector and to strengthen academia–industry collaboration.
Key discussions focused on:
Aligning academic programs with real-world practices to ensure graduates are workplace-ready.Collaborative case writing and applied research through the Case Research Center (CRC).Expanding the Executive Development Center (EDC) for continuous professional learning and executive training programs.Members appreciated FSM’s commitment to industry-led education, emphasizing ethics, innovation, and employability as central to its mission. The meeting concluded with a shared vision to co-create future-ready talent and deepen partnerships between FAST and the corporate world. FSM extends heartfelt thanks to all CAB members for their continued support, thought leadership, and collaboration in shaping the next generation of business leaders.