The COVID-19 situation has evolved further, and we are dealing with a significant global challenge. The World Health Organization has declared this outbreak a pandemic. In addition to the immediate and grave health concerns, we are seeing a much wider impact on all our lives as well as the global economy. First and foremost, I would like to thank our staff, client, and partners for what you have done already to weather this crisis and to get our company prepared to cope with this situation. Your commitment makes all the difference. We would also like to reassure you that as a company we are resilient. We are convinced that we will overcome this one too.
And we would like to remind you of the special responsibility that a company like ours has at this time. Our products and our services are essential to people’s lives. In moments like these our purpose and values matter a lot to the people and communities we serve. It is in times of crisis that heroes are born. We earnestly and humbly request all of you to contribute to our core values. This is the moment for extra effort, for going the extra mile. We would like to recognize our frontline employees and factory workers – your commitment and your discipline are critical at this time to maintain business continuity. It is our priority to support you in this important endeavor.
To overcome this unique challenge, we request all of you to stay focused on the three priorities we have outlined in earlier communication. First, the safety of all of us is paramount. We can only make positive contributions and live our purpose and values if we stay healthy and avoid spreading the virus. Second, business continuity is key. We need to focus our efforts on securing supplies, manufacturing, and logistics every step of the way.
And third – to the extent you can – please provide a helping hand to the communities around us and our many business partners. This is the moment to demonstrate grace under pressure. This mindset also applies to all of us as colleagues. Your personal caring and help can make a lot of difference to our colleagues and their families – it will also make us a stronger and even more united team. I am proud and inspired by the way our company has risen to this challenge – with flexibility, resilience, courage – and a caring heart. Thank you for your enormous contributions. Let us work together – across all parts of the business – to keep going. Let us make this one of our finest hours.
Thank you.
ASIF ZAFAR
CEO