AGE Group
Asim Ghayoor Siddiqui is the Managing Director of AGE Group, with the key role of devising and overseeing the successful execution of strategies that have enabled AGE Group to thrive. Under his leadership, the company has strengthened its 3 core business operations and successfully adapted to modern business demands. Focusing on innovation and calculated growth, Asim has spearheaded the company’s evolution from a traditionally family run establishment to a socially responsible corporate organisation whilst still keeping the family’s values at the heart of the business. "Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge." - Asim Siddiqui Asim joined the business in 1995, the first of the second generation, and had taken over as Managing Director in 2002 after the tragic passing of his father, Ghayoor Siddiqui, one of our founders. Since then he has navigated the Group through some of the most challenging global economic atmospheres, whether it was the 2008 financial crisis, or COVID-19, AGE Group has withstood and consequently thrived under Asim’s strategic oversight.
Raed Ghayoor Siddiqui is a Director of AGE Group, with the key role of overseeing the day-to-day operations and financial management of the organization, being the most hands on with each facet of the organization’s activities. Raed, part of the second generation, joined the organization in 2002 allowing him to learn the operations from the ground level and thoroughly work to successfully sustain the operations as he matured into his directorial role. From strategic discussion with the other directors to daily meetings with office staff, Raed serves as the direct line from the top to the bottom of the group, facilitating strategy execution precisely, solving problems and adapting to adverse conditions as they present themselves. His approach of fostering consistent creativity and endurance has influenced the group culture in a way that has maximized the adoption of directorial strategy reflected in the success today. Raed’s constant endeavour to develop relationships has directly impacted his operational success. This mindset has facilitated deep relationships with partners in the industry consequently constructed favourable conditions in facets of AGE Group he is directly involved with, some of those include: Finance, Purchasing, Sales, and Operations. Whether it be with his own employees or his vast network of connections in the industry and beyond, Raed strives to create fruitful conditions for everyone he deals with.
Misbah ul-Hassan Siddiqui, one of the original founders of AGE Group, is a director, playing a key role in the direction of the human resources and guidance in strategic decision making for the group. Misbah has had a significant impact on the AGE Group since its founding in 1974. Alongside his late brother Ghayoor, he helped transform a small stationary trading business into a prominent steel distribution and trading organization in the Middle East. His expertise in organizational management and strategic decision-making has been instrumental in shaping the company's culture and guiding its growth, ensuring that the principles and values established during its early days continue to resonate within the organization.