Imran Ali Soomro

Director, Pakistan

Imran Ali Soomro brings over 20 years of cross-sectoral experience in finance, compliance, and governance, with a steadfast commitment to advancing institutional accountability and strategic decision-making. As a seasoned finance leader, he has played a pivotal role in enabling high-performing organizations to navigate complex regulatory environments, strengthen fiduciary oversight, and align operational frameworks with long-term development goals.

Currently serving on the Board of Directors at Grassroots, Imran contributes deep expertise in financial stewardship and governance to support the organization's mission of advancing equitable and sustainable development outcomes. His leadership has been shaped by key roles in both the corporate and advisory sectors, including tenure at a leading textile mill in Pakistan, where he led enterprise-wide budgeting, economic analysis, and board-level reporting to enhance data-driven planning and impact delivery.

Imran’s multidisciplinary background in economics, law, and internal control auditing underpins his strategic advisory work for a wide range of clients, from multinational corporations to not-for-profit organizations. At Kazim Abbasi & Co. and A.F. Ferguson & Co. (a PwC member firm), he led engagements focused on IFRS-compliant financial reporting, regulatory risk mitigation, and the design of resilient internal control systems.

Guided by a strong belief in transparency, accountability, and results-oriented governance, Imran continues to serve as a trusted advisor to organizations striving to improve operational integrity and achieve sustainable impact at scale.