Nashaud Merali

Founder and Chair of Sameer Group; Chair of Sameer Foundation

Naushad Merali chairs Sameer Group, a Kenyan conglomerate active in agriculture, construction, information technology, property and finance. He was formerly the chairman and largest individual shareholder of Bharti Airtel’s operations in Kenya, but in 2014 he sold his shares and stepped down from the company’s board. His Zarina and Naushad Merali Foundation gives to hospitals and needy schools.