Who we are – Access

Established in 2007, Access Consulting (formerly Grant Thornton Technologies) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm with experience across organisational, IT, digital & HR strategies, and social policy

We know and understand the local technology strategy needs, with a track record of working on three previous technology strategy assignments for public sector entities in Pakistan

We know and understand the technology and financial services sector in Pakistan well, and have hands-on local experience with a team of on-the-ground professionals, augmented by global expertise from A&M

Exclusive Partners for A&M

We are exclusive partners in Pakistan for Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), one of the foremost strategy firms in the world with deep and vast credentials in performance improvement, turnaround and restructuring. We have partnered on multiple strategy and performance improvement projects and have been conducting business development and project support for A&M since 2015

More than 25 Years
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We work with ambitious leaders who want their future to be successful and help them achieve extraordinary outcomes.

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Our core team include those who manage your engagements, making sure they are delivered on-time and as per scope, regularly using international resources & best practices from A&M

Our core team

Our core team include those who manage your engagements, making sure they are delivered on-time and as per scope, regularly using international resources & best practices from A&M

Sikander Gulzar

Managing Director
Karachi

More than 2 decades of leadership experience with global consulting firms, including as Senior Partner, Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Consulting Pakistan, CEO of Grant Thornton Technologies, and Director and Chairman of Grant Thornton Consulting Bangladesh. Advises on business strategy and M&A assignments, primarily focusing on the financial services sector

Tariq Hameed

Managing Director - A&M
London

20+ years experience in financial services, spanning across Asia, the UK & the Middle East at global financial institutions including Standard Chartered, Citibank, Dubai Islamic Bank Group and the Islamic Development Bank Group. Has held leadership positions across various functions in real estate finance, transaction banking, wealth management, wholesale banking, and retail banking

Muhammad Alliuddin Ansari

Senior Director
Karachi

One of the leading turnaround specialist in Pakistan with proven credentials and in-depth knowledge of strategy, implementation, performance improvement and change management initiatives. Has served as CEO and chairman of multiple corporations and financial institutions. He was appointed President & CEO of Engro Corporation in 2012 when it was in major trouble and was responsible for a major turnaround of the Company which involved complex restructuring of the business and balance sheet

Danish Khan

Director
Karachi

9+ years of experience, 7 of which have been managing projects in Pakistan, with an emphasis on business and HR strategy development. Core expertise are in project management, change management, primary & secondary research, executive search, and stakeholder engagement. Key clients include UBL, PMIC, U Microfinance Bank, and IFC

Sameer Khan

Adviser
London & Singapore

40+ years of global experience conducting business transformations, managing turnarounds, and leading mergers and acquisitions. Managed the financial, human resource and corporate functions of global entities across the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Worked across multiple geographies, including Singapore, the Middle East, and Pakistan.

Ahmed Faraz Qahir

Senior Consultant
Karachi

30 years of experience, with an emphasis on delivering strong results & meaningful change for a diverse set of financial institutions. Core skills include formulating and guiding institutional strategy. Focus areas include transaction banking, financial supply chain development, creating an enabling environment for financial inclusion, digital financial services and correspondent banking

Sitwat Farrukh

Senior Consultant
Karachi

25+ years of banking, consulting, and training experience. Her core areas of expertise include Credit Risk management, Corporate Banking, Process Improvement and Business Strategy. Key clients include companies in Pakistan such as HBL, Habib Metropolitan Bank, UBL, Habib Bank AG Zurich as well as organizations in the Middle East and UK.

Anisa Dar

Consultant
Islamabad

8+ years of experience in the development sector, with a focus on designing projects & offering strategic leadership to programs related to gender equality & youth development. Her core areas of expertise include business development, training, and research based advocacy. Key clients include USAID, FCDO, UN agencies, Islamic Development Bank, and the Australian High Commission, among others.

Natiq Ali

Consultant
Lahore

5+ years of experience in the financial services sector and has worked in investment banking, private equity, capital markets and credit ratings. Before joining Access, Worked for development financial institutions. Continues to hone his expertise in business strategy formulation, financial modeling, research, and consulting. Key clients include Benazir Income Support Program

Hammad Noor

Consultant
Islamabad

4+ years of experience in the banking sector, with expertise in product and service structuring and alignment with local and global industry best practice. Core skills include market assessment, product design, stakeholder engagement, and project management. Prior to joining Access Consulting, Hammad worked in the investment banking and corporate banking divisions of commercial banks