A Pakistani Talent Creating Global Impact: Tahir Malik | Growth Gatherings by Fariha Salahuddin-EP24

From an IBA graduate to leading the business across five continents and then becoming the Global CEO, Tahir Malik’s journey is a powerful story of ambition, disruption, passion , resilience and world class leadership . In this episode of Growth Gatherings, Fariha Salahuddin sits down for an authentic conversation with Tahir Malik, Global CEO of Shan Foods, whose career spans more than 30 years across two of the world's largest consumer goods companies—Procter & Gamble and Reckitt—before taking the helm at one of Pakistan's most iconic global brands. From his early days at IBA to leading businesses across Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Tahir reflects on the experiences, decisions, and leadership principles that shaped his journey. Over the past decade, he has led regional businesses across diverse markets, building high-performing teams and navigating complex global environments. This is an honest conversation about ambition, resilience, making difficult career choices, building high-performing teams, communicating with clarity, and what it truly takes to lead at a global level while staying grounded in your values. In this episode, we discuss: From IBA graduate to Global CEO Leadership lessons from Procter & Gamble and Reckitt Managing businesses across Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East & Africa Building high-performance teams across cultures The importance of clear thinking and effective communication Taking calculated career risks and embracing change Balancing ambition with family and personal values Whether you're a student, young professional, entrepreneur, or experienced leader, this conversation offers practical lessons from someone who has built a truly global career while remaining deeply connected to his roots. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping business, innovation, and the future. #GrowthGatherings #TahirMalik #FarihaSalahuddin #Leadership #CareerGrowth #GlobalLeadership #Business #Marketing #ProcterAndGamble #Reckitt #ShanFoods #IBA #Pakistan