ZAKA GROUP - Key Persons
Mr. Faisal Siddiqui, son of Mr. Zakaullah Siddiqui, graduated from Concordia University, Montreal, in 1998 with a Masters of Business Administration in Aviation Management. Subsequently, he joined the Zaka group where he has been actively contributing and adding to the growth of existing business for over 17 years.
He overlooks Commercial Performance, Financial Management and is in charge of Strategic Direction within the group. He is also responsible for Leadership Development across the offices in India and the globe.
An introvert by nature but brilliantly updated with the latest industry happenings. He has a keen sense of business and a sharp eye for detail.
He believes to succeed is to make work happen collectively as a team and with determination to achieve greater heights.
His constant endeavor is to create a work-life balance by aligning priorities and he achieves it with effective communication, delegation and focus. Regular family and vacation time is a must to bring this work - life balance into existence. His spare time is dedicated to sports and he is a passionate rugby player. He has represented India in International and Regional Tournaments for more than 10 years.
Faisal Siddiqui has actively enhanced the groups business by diversifying into various channels of aviation and travel with creativity, new ideas and technically savvy ventures Thus creating Zaka group an international travel brand.
Job Titles:
- CHAIRMAN
- MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr. Zakaullah Siddiqui was born on 1st July 1939 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his graduation by obtaining a degree in Arts. He further pursued his education and achieved a postgraduate degree in Law from the University of Allahabad. A lawyer by profession Mr. Zakaullah Siddiqui made his entry in the aviation business through humble beginnings.
An explorer by birth Mr. Zakaullah Siddiqui had immense willpower, perseverance and unrelenting dedication towards his vision - to make travel memorable and bring India on the map of the travel world.
In 1964 after obtaining a wealth of information and experience by assisting Hajis to Saudi Arabia he started his first business enterprise called Zaireen Travel Services Pvt Ltd which assisted individuals in visa processing to the Gulf nations.
Since then there was no looking back for Mr. Zakaullah Siddiqui as he devoted his entire life to expand his travel business from Retail to General Sales Agents and now heads an empire with 31 offices across India and the globe.
His charismatic communication abilities, modest management skills, outstanding leadership characteristics which mentor and guide his employees from time to time are a few qualities best experienced by working with him.
With 4 decades of knowledge and being on the boards of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and Indian Personnel Export Promotion Council (IPEPCIL) he is a veteran in the field of travel. A huge inspiration for young executives who aspire to enter and make a mark in the Indian aviation industry.
Besides being active in the travel fraternity, he is a Special Executive Officer to The Government of Maharashtra and an advisor in various associations namely Islam Gymkhana, Allahabad University Alumni Association, Indo Arab Society, Islamic Foundation, Maharashtra United Nations Associations and more.
A kind humanitarian and a silent philanthropist Mr. Zakaullah Siddiqui continues to serve the society unconditionally with the passage of time.