M. Siddique Sheikh
(Founder and Chairman of Board)
Experience
Mr. Mohammad Siddique Sheikh is a renowned
businessman and enjoys wide respect among the
business and political circles. Born and raised in
Gujranwala, Pakistan, he moved to the United States
about 50 years ago and has since represented the country as a successful
entrepreneur. He currently heads a conglomerate of wide-ranging businesses. He
has also been on board of several academic and business institutions, including
George Mason University, Virginia’s largest public research institution. He founded
the Pakistan American Business Association in 1980s, a representative body of
entrepreneurs of Pakistani-origin. PABA was the first association of Pakistani
Americans, or from Pakistan, to perform the Opening Bell ceremony last year at
NASDAQ – the world’s trading hub – to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day.
The event was a resounding success and was given a wide coverage by the
Pakistani and US media. PABA was again invited to perform the Closing Bell
ceremony at NASDAQ to celebrate the Independence Day in 2016, an honor that
is rarely given to any company or organization. In 2020, PABA changed its name
to the United States Pakistan International Chamber of Commerce to reflect its
broader mission, vision, and goals.
Industry Focus
Heads a conglomerate of wide-ranging businesses in Virginia and is also the
president of Nationwide Tire and Auto, a successful national umbrella company.
Additionally, he is an investor and board members of companies in the areas of
banking, real estate, motels and insurance.
Other Community Involvement and Services
Founding member of Muslim Community Center in the state of Maryland which
offers free medical services to Muslim communities in the greater Washington
DC metropolitan area.
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Member of NUST’s International Advisory Board in recognition of his services for
Pakistani students and for promoting linkages between institutions of higher
excellence of Pakistan and the United States.
Appointed as member on the Board of Visitors of George Mason University by
the governor of Virginia.
After the horrific September 11 attack he coordinated efforts with the Pakistani
Embassy to dispel misperception about Pakistan in meetings with officials of the
US State Department, Homeland Security and Immigration and Naturalization
Services.
Other Community Involvement and Services
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