Ali Suleman Habib (1956 – 17 April 2020)[1] was a Pakistani businessman who served as chairman of Indus Motors Company from 2009 to 2020.[2]

Ali Suleman Habib
Born1956
Died17 April 2020
NationalityPakistani
EducationDegree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and PMD Program at Harvard University
Board member ofChairman of Indus Motors Company (2009 - 2020), Founding chairman of Young Presidents Organisations (YPO), chairman of the Pakistan Business Council

Education

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Habib graduated in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota and also attended the PMD Program at Harvard University.[3][4]

Career

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He was one of the founding director of Indus Motors Company[3] and was serving as its chairman since 2009.[5] He was the founding chairman of the Pakistani chapter of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).[3] In May 2012, he was elected as chairman of the Pakistan Business Council, succeeding Asad Umar.[6] He served as a member of the board of governors of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust.[3][7]

During his professional career, he served as a member of the board of directors of the companies under House of Habib such as Thal Limited, Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited, Habib Metropolitan Bank, and Metro Cash & Carry Pakistan.[3][7]

He also served as a member of the board of governors of Habib University.[7]

He was noted as one of Pakistan's most prominent businessmen.[3][4]

Death

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Habib was suffering from acute pancreatitis and was admitted to hospital in Karachi on 31 March 2020.[8]

He died in Karachi of an undisclosed illness at the age of 63.[3] According to some sources he died at the age of 64.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ali Suleman Habib – a man who knew when to step back, and step up
  2. ^ Iqbal, Syed Jawaid (21 April 2020). "OBITUARY: The legacy of Ali Habib". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Ali Suleman Habib, one of Pakistan's most prominent businessmen, passes away". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  4. ^ a b News Desk (17 April 2020). "Indus Motor chairman Ali Habib passes away". Profit by Pakistan Today. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Ali Suleman Habib – Biography". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  6. ^ Newspaper, the (14 May 2012). "PBC appoints new chairman". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  7. ^ a b c "Indus Motor Company Chairman Ali Suleman Habib passes away in Karachi". www.thenews.com.pk. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  8. ^ Report, Recorder (18 April 2020). "Ali Suleman Habib passes away". Business Recorder. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  9. ^ "Ali Habib, prominent businessman and chairman of Indus Motors, passes away in Karachi". DAWN.COM. 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.