Naushad Merali is a Kenyan business mogul born on January 2, 1951, in Nairobi. Although he was born in Kenya, Naushad’s family is believed to have their roots in Gujarat, a place now referred to as India.
Although much is not known about his early educational life, Merali was from a low-income family as such he attended secondary school at the Highway Secondary School in the suburbs of Nairobi, Kenya.
Merali is currently married to Zarin Merali, an expert in interior design consultancy.
Naushad Merali Business Career
Naushad Merali is a prolific investor who has an immense interest in agriculture, Oil and gas, media and banking. Merali is currently the Chairman of the Sameer Group; a Kenyan conglomerate active in agriculture, construction, information technology, property and finance.
He also chaired the Bharti Artel’s operations in Kenya but had to sell his shares. Merali also holds positions at the Kenya Export Promotion Council, the International Who’s Who of Professionals, and the National Investment Council of Kenya. He also owns a foundation; the Zarina and Naushad Merali that focuses on equipping hospitals and needy schools across Africa.
Naushad Merali Net Worth
Naushad Merali has an estimated net worth of $500 million.