Leadership

Zia Husam

Founder & Chairman, FGDI

Zia Husam is an award-winning business leader and entrepreneur with extensive international experience spanning the United Kingdom, the Gulf, Europe, North America, and Australia.

Beginning his entrepreneurial journey in London, he established and successfully operated his own business while developing expertise in investment markets, financial research, and strategic market intelligence. His work with major corporations and investment networks laid the foundation for his international business career.

Across the Gulf, he worked with major organisations on multi-billion-dollar projects and oversaw comprehensive waste management operations in Abu Dhabi. His investment initiatives have also extended to Turkey, Australia, and North America, supporting businesses in exploring strategic investment opportunities and international expansion.

Recognised for his high-net-worth investor connections, Zia specialises in investment facilitation, business restructuring, turnaround strategies for distressed and underperforming businesses, and strategic investment management.

With over 30 international awards, he brings together commercial insight, market intelligence, and global relationships to connect capital with opportunity and help businesses unlock their potential.

His vision: Global Connections. Strategic Investments. Sustainable Value Creation.