KARACHI — The Searle Company Limited has announced the appointment of Tahir Ahmed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025, following the retirement of Syed Nadeem Ahmed. The pharmaceutical firm disclosed the leadership change in a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday.
According to the company, the transition is in line with a board-approved succession plan. Tahir Ahmed, who has been serving as Managing Director over the past year, takes on the CEO role after a 25-year tenure in various leadership positions within Searle.
Syed Nadeem Ahmed, who stepped down as CEO, will continue to serve the company as an executive director and senior advisor to the board and management.
Founded in 1965 and later converted to a public limited company, The Searle Company Limited is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of pharmaceutical, consumer health, and nutritional products. It operates as a subsidiary of International Brands (Private) Limited.
In 2023, Searle expanded its footprint by securing regulatory approval and registering its manufacturing facility with the UAE’s health authorities, marking a step toward greater international presence.
