Engro Corporation Limited Appoints Ahsan Zafar Syed as President
Syed's contributions to Engro extend beyond fertilizers. As the CEO of Engro Energy, he played a pivotal role in realizing the national dream of Thar coal by operating a 660 MW power project using local coal. This project has contributed to import substitution worth $1.5 billion and provides electricity to 9 million people annually. The $1.1 billion N1 plant construction, a significant milestone for Engro and one of the larger projects completed in Pakistan, was completed under Syed's guidance. Syed has also received recognition for his contributions to engineering in Pakistan. In 2024, he was awarded the "National Engineering Excellence Award" by the Institution of Engineers Pakistan and was appointed honorary convener for the formation of the Engineering Development Board of the Ministry of Industry and Production. Syed has supported Gender Equality and Inclusion (DE and I) initiatives at Engro, promoting increased representation of women in mid-management and developing future leadership. These efforts have garnered national and international recognition, setting benchmarks for inclusive practices within the industry.