How Risk Management and Financial Indicators Drive Corporate Sustainability How Risk Management and Financial Indicators Drive Corporate Sustainability

16.12.2025

Guest Lecture by Dr Muhammad Naveed Explores Financial Risk, Sustainability and Investor Confidence

Wittenborg recently welcomed Dr Muhammad Naveed, a leading expert in finance, for an insightful guest lecture titled 'How Financial Indicators and Risk Management Practices Shape Corporate Financial Sustainability and Investors’ Confidence'.

The lecture took place on 17 September, at Wittenborg’s Brinklaan campus in Apeldoorn and online, giving students from the International Business Administration (IBA) programme the opportunity to engage directly with an internationally recognised finance scholar and policymaker.

Naveed is a Professor of Finance at Bahria University and serves as Advisor on Financial Economy to the Government of Pakistan, providing guidance on financial reforms, economic stability, investment facilitation and corporate sustainability.

“I am a Senior Professor with a background in Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Capital Markets and Financial Economy,” he said. “My work focuses on research, teaching and contributing to academic excellence, policy development and corporate-academia advocacy.”

Previously, Naveed served as Dean of Management Sciences and Principal of the Business School at Bahria University. His academic and policy contributions reflect a commitment to strengthening financial systems and promoting sustainable economic growth.

During his lecture, Naveed addressed four interconnected themes: financial risk management, corporate financial sustainability, investors’ confidence and financial analysis.

“These topics are highly relevant as they form the foundation of resilient financial systems,” he explained. “Risk management safeguards against uncertainties, corporate sustainability ensures long-term stability, investors’ confidence attracts and retains capital, and financial analysis underpins informed decisions. Collectively, they reinforce capital market strength and economic growth.”

“The main message I wanted to give students,” Naveed said, “is that understanding risk management, sustainability, investor confidence and financial analysis is essential. Mastering these areas equips you to build resilient financial systems, make informed decisions and contribute to strong capital markets and economic growth.”

The session was highly interactive, with students engaging in thoughtful discussions and case analysis. “The interaction with the audience was engaging and interactive,” he reflected. “I encouraged questions, welcomed diverse perspectives and facilitated discussions to ensure concepts were clearly understood and practically connected to real-world examples, such as the case study of Tesla.”

Several students posed insightful questions, sparking conversations about the relationship between corporate risk-taking and investor perception, as well as how sustainability practices influence long-term financial performance.

Naveed concluded by offering practical advice for students aspiring to work in finance-related fields. “Learn about the new age of finance with increased focus on fintech, financial analytics and sustainable finance,” he advised. “Unleash the acumen of the CFO towards innovation.”