Mr. Abrar Hasan is the Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at National Foods Limited (NFL) and has been a Director on the Board of NFL since 2000.

In 1993, Mr. Hasan joined NFL as Plant Director; in 1997, he was elected Deputy Managing Director, and shortly thereafter assumed the role of CEO. He has steered the company to deliver steady growth year on year, from PKR 200 million in 1993 to a PKR 125 billion leading multi-category food company in Pakistan, with over 250 different products, marketed in Pakistan and exported to 40 countries.

Reflecting his leadership commitment to food excellence, food safety, ethical practices, workplace safety, and environmental sustainability, the company holds a range of certifications such as Global Food Safety BRCGS (Version 9), HALAL certifications (GSO, PS3733, MS 1500), Social Compliance SEDEX – Costco Wholesale Audit, Quality Management System ISO 9001, Food Safety Management System ISO 22000, Food Safety System Certification FSSC 22000, YUM (KFC) Audit, and Environment, Health & Safety certifications ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, as well as an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory by Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC).

Recognizing the vital role of technology, under Mr. Hasan’s leadership, National Foods has taken decisive strides in digital transformation, operational excellence, and commercial innovation. Through initiatives like Wisaaq’s Shariah-compliant financing, real-time e-invoicing, and CRM integration, the company has enhanced agility, strengthened compliance, and unlocked trade and customer value, positioning National Foods for sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving market.

A firm supporter of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental Social Governance (ESG), Mr. Hasan intentionally embeds CSR and Sustainability across National Foods’ workforce, organization, production facilities, and offices.

Additionally, he is a Director at National Foods FZCO (NFFZCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of NFL; a Director at National Epicure Inc. Canada (NEI) and National Foods Pakistan UK Ltd.; and a Director at A-1 Bags & Supplies Inc. Canada, a subsidiary of NEI.

Mr. Abrar Hasan studied Industrial Management and Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, Indiana, USA, and is a Certified Director from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.