Hasan resigns as CEO of FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan
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Kashan Hasan has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and director of FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL), as announced in a Pakistan Stock Exchange notice on Monday. Hasan will maintain his executive duties through his notice period while the company's Board of Directors initiates a search for his successor in compliance with regulatory mandates. Bringing over two decades of international leadership experience across Reckitt and Shan Foods, Hasan leaves FCEPL following a tenure overseeing its prominent dairy and frozen dessert operations. FCEPL originated as Engro Foods in 2005 and was acquired in 2016 through a $450 million investment by Dutch parent group Royal FrieslandCampina. The enterprise currently runs major processing plants in Sukkur and Sahiwal, a Nara dairy farm, and a supply network comprising more than 1,300 milk collection centers across the country.
Kashan Hasan has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and director of FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL), the company said in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday.
The company said Hasan will continue performing his responsibilities as CEO and director until completion of his notice period in accordance with company policy.
FCEPL’s Board of Directors will appoint a new chief executive and director in due course. The company said the vacant board position will be filled in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Hasan brings more than two decades of experience across sales, customer management, marketing and trade marketing. His career has included regional and global roles in Pakistan, South Africa, the UK, the Middle East and North Africa.
Before joining FCEPL, Hasan served as CEO of Shan Foods. He joined Shan after a 15-year career at Reckitt, where his final position was General Manager for Pakistan.
FCEPL began operations as Engro Foods in 2005 and is a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina Pakistan Holding B.V., which is part of Dutch dairy group Royal FrieslandCampina. Royal FrieslandCampina invested $450 million in Pakistan’s dairy sector in 2016 through its acquisition of Engro Foods.
The company operates production facilities in Sukkur and Sahiwal, along with a dairy farm in Nara and more than 1,300 milk collection centres. Its business includes the manufacturing, processing and sale of dairy products and frozen desserts.
Hasan’s departure comes as FCEPL prepares for a leadership transition, with the board expected to announce his successor in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
