KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Siraj Kassam Teli has passed away at the age of 67, in Dubai on Tuesday
As Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG), Siraj Teli is recognized for his extraordinary leadership of the business and industrial community over the past 19 years.
Siraj Kassam Teli served as Director of Pakistan Beverage Ltd., (Pepsi-Cola). Apart from the beverage sector, he had considerable experience in textiles, dairy products and energy and was also a Director of Gul Ahmed Energy Limited, Metro Power Company, Yassir Fruit Juice, Haji Kassam Haji Mohammad & Co. and Pakola Products (Pvt) Limited.
Siraj Teli’s outstanding contribution to the national economy and public service, philanthropic work, and extra-ordinary indulgence in Ashura incident His Excellency the President of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari was pleased to confer the award “Sitara-e-Imtiaz”.
He also served on the boards of many government and semi-government organizations as a representative of the business community.
Siraj Teli has also served as President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chairman, Pakistan Beverage Manufacturers Association and Patron-in-Chief and Chairman of the SITE Association of Industry.