KARACHI: Engro Holdings Limited has reappointed Hussain Dawood as chairperson of the board and Abdul Samad Dawood as chief executive officer, according to a notice issued to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday.
The appointments follow the election of directors of the conglomerate and take effect from May 22, 2026, for a term extending until the next board election, the company said. Engro Holdings, formerly Dawood Hercules Corporation, is one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates with investments across multiple sectors. The company was incorporated in 1968 and primarily functions as an investment holding entity.
Hussain Dawood, who also serves as chairperson of Engro Corporation, has led the group’s expansion since 2002 and has been involved in its engagement with the World Economic Forum since 1992. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a degree in metallurgy from the University of Sheffield.
Abdul Samad Dawood has over two decades of experience in management and corporate governance, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. He has overseen several major transactions, including the acquisition of The Hub Power Company in 2012 and the divestment of DH Fertilizers in 2015. He also played a key role in the merger of Engro Foods with Royal FrieslandCampina NV.
