Hussain Dawood

Chairman, Engro Corporation

Hussain Dawood is a business leader who has transformed Engro into a partner of choice for international companies seeking investments in Pakistan.

Mr. Dawood serves as Chairman of Engro Holdings as well as its subsidiary and management arm Engro Corporation, and is the driving force behind The Dawood Foundation, a non-profit focused on education and social change. During his tenure as Chairman since 2006, Engro has experienced significant growth by expanding into new lines of business.

In addition to his professional successes, Mr. Dawood is deeply committed to promoting human development based on character and good manners (CGM). He has prioritized investment in the growth potential of  his people and businesses, focusing on leadership development, upskilling and reskilling, and development through international partnerships. He is also the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Karachi School of Business & Leadership (KSBL), where CGM principles are embodied.

Mr. Dawood holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a degree in Metallurgy from Sheffield University. He has been an active participant in the World Economic Forum since 1992.