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Usman Shaukat
[edit]Usman Shaukat is a Pakistani entrepreneur and business executive in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. He is the current President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) for the 2024–26 term and serves as the Director of Bio-Labs (Pvt.) Ltd., a prominent pharmaceutical company in Pakistan.[1][2][3] He is a member of the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) and an elected member the Central Executive Committee.[4] He is also the Vice President of Islamabad Industrial Association (IAA).[5]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Born in Pakistan, Shaukat later moved to the United States to pursue higher education. He graduated with honors from the McIntire School of Commerce, undergraduate business school at The University of Virginia earning a dual degree of Bachelor of Arts in finance and international business.[6]
During his time at UVA, Usman Shaukat was an elected member of the Jefferson Literary & Debating Society, one of North America's oldest debating societies.[7]
U.S. Experience
[edit]After completing his studies, Usman Shaukat gained work experience in the United States. He participated in summer internship programs with leading global corporations such as Enron, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Salomon Smith Barney, and Citigroup, gaining practical exposure to financial markets and corporate strategy. He then secured a position at J.P. Morgan Bank in New York City, where he worked from 2000 to 2005.[8]
Pharmaceutical Industry
[edit]In 2005, Usman Shaukat returned to Pakistan and joined Bio-Labs, as a Managing Director. Bio-Labs is a healthcare company that manufactures high-end pharmaceutical products.[9][10] Under his leadership Bio-Labs achieved successful milestones.
- In 2013, Bio-Labs ranked number 12 in the fastest growing companies in the region known as ARABIA 500 by Harvard University Business School Michael Porter’s ALL WORLD NETWORK.[11]
- In 2016, Bio-Labs received an award by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) for the "Best Performing Pharmaceutical Entity in the Region". The award was presented in Dubai as part of RCCI Global Achievement Awards 2016.[12]
- In 2021, Bio-Labs received the “Leading Pandemic Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Company Award” in recognition of the provision of therapies during the COVID-19 pandemic at the RCCI 33rd International Achievement Awards 2021 held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in November, 2021. This award was presented by the Honorable Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa.[13]
- In 2022 Bio-Labs received the “Best Pharmaceutical Entity” award at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Annual Achievement Awards held in Bangkok on August 19, 2022 presented by the Thailand Deputy Prime Minister’s office.[14]
- In 2024 Bio-Labs received “Leading Pharma Export Award” at the 2024 PPMA PESA Awards.[15][16][17]
- Bio-Labs received the award for “Best Pharmaceutical Corporate - 2024” at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry – RCCI Annual Members’ Night held at the Jinnah Convention Center, Islamabad on June 13, 2024. The award was presented by the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Mohammad Ishaq Dar.[18]
In 2019, Usman Shaukat launched Bio-Next Pharmaceuticals, a facility specializing in producing injectables.[19] In the same year he founded Bio-Labs Consumer Health Manufacturing Facility which produces Nutritional and Health Supplements and ZH Therapeutics which manufactures personal care & hygiene products.[20][21] In 2020, he founded Bio-Labs USA Inc. in Florida which engages in trade and distribution of Pakistani pharmaceutical products in the United States of America.[22]
Leadership Roles
[edit]Usman Shaukat currently serves as President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry RCCI (2024–26), where he has promoted key economic initiatives such as the Rawalpindi Ring Road Project and the development of industrial zones.[23][24][25] He has also held leadership roles in the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA), serving as Chairman of Finance and as an elected member of its Central Executive Committee (2021–2023).[26] Additionally, he is the founding member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Islamabad, and has served two consecutive terms as President (2020-2022).[27]
International Engagements
[edit]In July 2022, Usman Shaukat hosted Dilawar Syed on his maiden visit to Pakistan after being appointed by the Joe Biden administration as U.S. Special Representative (S/R) for Commercial and Business Affairs.[28][29][30][31]
References
[edit]- ^ "Top Executives – Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry". Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ isbpostadmin (2024-10-01). "Usman Shaukat sworn in as RCCI President". Islamabad Post. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "Usman Shaukat takes oath as new RCCI president". The Nation. 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "Pharmaceutical Alliance clean sweeps PPMA polls for 2024-26". The Nation. 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "Delegation of Islamabad Industrial Association calls on Ishaq Dar". 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "About Us". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "About Us". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "About Us". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "About Us". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ Bio-Labs Pvt Ltd Pakistan (2021-03-06). Bio-Labs (pvt) Ltd. Introduction. Retrieved 2025-03-30 – via YouTube.
- ^ admin (2013-07-15). "Bio-Labs Ranked number 12 in ARABIA 500's Fastest Growing Companies". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ admin (2016-10-25). "Bio-Labs Receives An Award from the RCCI". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ admin (2021-11-23). "Bio-Labs Wins Leading Pandemic Healthcare Award". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ admin (2022-08-19). "Bio-Labs receives Best Pharmaceutical Entity Award 2022". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ admin (2024-09-28). "Bio-Labs Wins Leading Pharma Export Award 2024". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ admin. "Semith Kumluk at 7th Pakistan Pharma Summit & PESA Awards 2024! – Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association (PPMA)". Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ TerraBiz (2024-09-25). PPMA 7th Pakistan Pharma Summit & Awards '24. Retrieved 2025-03-31 – via YouTube.
- ^ admin (2024-06-13). "Bio-Labs Wins Best Pharma Corporate Award at RCCI 2024". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "Bio-Next – Pharmaceuticals". Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "Bio-Labs Consumer Health". Bio-Labs Consumer Health. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "Bio-Labs Subsidiaries". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "About Us". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2024-09-17). "RCCI elects office-bearers for new term". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Top Executives – Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry". Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ isbpostadmin (2024-10-01). "Usman Shaukat sworn in as RCCI President". Islamabad Post. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ Desk, News (2021-10-06). "M Mansoor Dilawar elected Chairman PPMA for 2021-22". Daily The Azb. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
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- ^ Pakistan, U. S. Mission (2022-07-03). "U.S. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE SYED: WE MUST SEIZE OPPORTUNITY TO BOOST COMMERCIAL AND ECONOMIC TIES". U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Pakistan. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "State Department appoints Pakistani-American as special representative for commercial and business affairs". Arab News. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "US special representative for enhanced trade ties with Pakistan". Daily Times. 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "About Us". Bio-Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-30.