Chairperson of the Board of Directors - National Foods Limited Known for his unique leadership qualities, which reflect an authentic drive towards innovation and agility, Zahid Majeed is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at National Foods Limited. Zahid is a strong believer in an engaged board that effectively sets the tone from the top, steering the company towards achieving its mission and vision to become a global food brand. He has played a pivotal role in transforming the company from a modest spice maker to a leading multinational food leader, now serving more than 40 countries. Zahid started his journey in 1987 as Plant Director, later transitioning to Corporate Marketing Director. These roles and the leadership’s vision positioned National Foods as a trusted household name across Pakistan, blending cultural relevance with data-driven innovation to create products for younger, modern consumers across regions. In 2008, Zahid led the Group’s international expansion by establishing its first overseas subsidiary in FZCO, Dubai, UAE. This strategic milestone laid the foundation for the acquisition of majority shareholding in A1 Cash & Carry, Canada, which remains a key partner in National Foods' global growth strategy since the Group invested in it in 2017. The partnership of over eight years has been transformational in National Foods' journey of becoming a proud Pakistani MNC. Zahid works closely with the founding sponsors to accelerate expansion, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and leadership in the Food Service space across Canada. Economic Patriotism is a strong purpose driving National Foods’ Investment and Growth Plans across all geographies. With the Group’s historical strong ties to the Textile Industry, Zahid remains actively engaged with the Textile Institute Pakistan (TIP) and the National Textile Foundation. Women's education is prioritized through initiatives with TIP and TCF Aagahi, an adult literacy program. Additionally, National Foodpreneur, an initiative launched for the love of good, healthy food, empowers and provides international training to aspiring chefs; here again, the majority of graduates are female. His pioneering vision further extends to cultural production, notably through supporting the Karachi Biennale, and Claremont House was a key venue for the first Karachi Biennale in 2017. He studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Magdalen College, Oxford, and Textile Technology at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is a Certified Director of the Institute of Directors, London. He also completed the Board Effectiveness Program at Harvard Business School. As National Foods continues to expand internationally and become a multinational company, Zahid remains committed to governance excellence and sustainable value creation.