The five passengers on board the submersible that was traveling to the ocean floor to examine the Titanic, including British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, were believed to have perished after the craft went through what the authorities suspect to have been a “catastrophic implosion” during the voyage. He was 48. On the Titan submersible with him, his 19-year-old son Suleman is also thought to have perished.
Who is Shahzada Dawood?
Shahzada Dawood, a prominent businessman, financier, and philanthropist who was born on February 12th, 1975, is dual-nationality British and Pakistani.
He currently serves in a number of important roles, such as vice-chairman of Engro Corporation, director of Dawood Hercules Corporation, board member of Prince Charles’ Charity, board member of the SETI Institute, and a position within The Dawood Foundation.
Dawood has a long history with the Engro Corporation, having joined the board in 2003 and finally becoming to vice-chairman in October 2021. He formerly held the position of director for the Dawood Hercules Corporation before joining Engro.
Dawood has actively explored development opportunities throughout his career through mergers and acquisitions in a variety of industries, including textiles, fertilizers, foods, and energy, especially inside publicly traded corporations.
Dawood has also had the honor of giving speeches at illustrious international gatherings. He has frequently spoken at the World Economic Forum, adding his knowledge and expertise to discussions on important economic topics.
He also had the privilege of speaking before the UN in 2020 on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, where he emphasized the significance of gender equality and female empowerment in the scientific community.