ABOUT US

Mian Mohammad Abdullah is the Chairman and founder of the Sapphire Group of Companies, a leading private sector employer in Pakistan. With extensive experience in different business environments, he has established himself as a leading and experienced industrialist. Currently, the group has stakes in Textile, Power Generation, Dairy Farm, and Retail, reflecting Mian Abdullah’s diverse business interests.

In addition to his business success, he is also an active philanthropist, having served on the boards of various organizations dedicated to social causes which includes Abdullah Foundation. His contributions to the business world have been recognized with Pakistan’s top civilian award, the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, which he has received twice for his long-standing contribution to the industry.

Mr. Shahid Abdullah has been a part of the Sapphire Group since 1980 and currently serves as a director for various companies within the group. In his role, he is responsible for both long-term and short-term planning and forecasting. Mr. Abdullah has been instrumental in introducing new lines of business, including knitting, cone dyeing, fabric dyeing, and finishing. Currently, he is working with his team on new projects in the fields of Precision Agriculture and Electric Mobility in Pakistan.
He has extensive experience in spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, finishing, and power generation. In addition to his technical expertise, Mr. Abdullah is also skilled in business dealings, particularly in the procurement of plant and machinery, raw materials, and other assets. He is well-versed in sales promotion and has successfully built a strong reputation for Sapphire products in both local and export markets.
Mr. Abdullah holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Karachi and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Sapphire Fibres Limited and Sapphire Electric Company Limited.

Mr. Nadeem Abdullah has held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Sapphire Textile Mills Limited for the past 16 years, in addition to serving as a director of other group companies. He earned his degree from McGill University in Canada and also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the company’s renewable energy subsidiaries.
During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Nadeem has played a key role in the company’s diversification efforts in the value-added segment, including retail and renewable energy. He has extensive experience in business establishment and management, and has overseen the growth of the organization by introducing new product lines and managing the development of many value-added products. Mr. Nadeem’s involvement in the development of the group’s textile operations has provided him with an in-depth understanding of the business.
Furthermore, Mr. Nadeem’s expertise spans multiple disciplines, including sales and marketing, supply chain management, and product development and management.

Mr. Amer Abdullah holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the United States and joined the Sapphire Group at a young age. He was appointed as a director for various group companies in 1990 and has since undertaken various textile expansion projects and diversified the dairy business.
Mr. Abdullah is experienced in business dealings, particularly in the procurement of plant and machinery, raw materials, and other assets. He has also gained rich experience in sales promotion and has successfully built a strong reputation for Sapphire products in both domestic and export markets.
Currently, Mr. Abdullah serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Fabrics Limited and Sapphire Dairies (Private) Limited.

Mr. Yousuf Abdullah serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Sapphire Finishing Mills Limited which makes fabrics and garments, and employs about 10,000 people. He was appointed director of several Sapphire Group companies in 1997, and his vision played a key role in the introduction of value added textiles. With extensive experience in international sales promotion, he has helped build a strong reputation for Sapphire products in international markets. He graduated from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, and MBA from Cambridge University.