Bata Pakistan Limited has announced a leadership change, confirming that Muhammad Imran Malik has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and resigned from the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2025.
The development was disclosed through a formal notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday. In its filing, the company stated that the vacancy created by Malik’s resignation will be addressed by the Board of Directors at an appropriate time.
Bata Pakistan has a long-standing presence in the country’s consumer and manufacturing landscape. The company was incorporated in 1951 and transitioned into a publicly listed entity in 1979. Over the decades, it has built a strong footprint in Pakistan’s footwear market.
The company’s core business includes the manufacturing, distribution, and retail sale of footwear, as well as related accessories and hosiery products. Bata Pakistan operates as part of a global corporate structure, with Bafin B.V. of the Netherlands as its parent company, while the ultimate holding entity is Compass Limited.
As of December 31, 2023, Bata Pakistan managed a nationwide retail network of 444 outlets. Its production facilities have a combined annual capacity of approximately 18.4 million pairs of footwear, supporting both domestic demand and the company’s extensive retail operations.
The company has not yet announced a successor or provided details on interim management arrangements.
