Ahsan Zafar Syed is the President and CEO of Engro Corporation. Engro is one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates, with a business portfolio spanning across five verticals including food & agriculture, petrochemicals, infrastructure, energy, and telecommunication with a steadfast commitment to helping solve some of the most pressing issues of today.
Ahsan started with Engro in 1991 as a young engineer, accumulating three decades of experience in operations, project management, and strategic leadership across the petrochemical, energy, and food & agriculture sectors. He is regarded as a mettle of Engro and has achieved significant milestones for the company in various leadership positions.
Prior to his appointment as President and CEO of Engro Corporation in 2024, Ahsan led Engro's flagship fertilizer business. Under his leadership, Engro Fertilizers became the most valuable fertilizer company on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. In his earlier role in the company, Ahsan led the construction of the $1.1 billion EnVen Plant, a milestone achievement for Engro and one of the largest industrial projects completed in Pakistan.
During his tenure as CEO of the energy business, Ahsan played a pivotal role in securing Pakistan's energy needs through the Thar project. In recognition of his engineering contributions, Ahsan was awarded the prestigious "National Engineering Excellence Award" by the Institution of Engineers Pakistan in 2024. He has also rendered his honorary services to Engineering Development Board, an entity under Ministry of Industries & Production, entrusted to strengthen engineering base in the country.
Ahsan is a passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, evidenced by a strong commitment to fostering diverse and equitable environments in professional settings and beyond. He is an alumnus of NED Karachi and Manhattan College New York, USA. Additionally, he has attended the advanced management program at INSEAD, France.
