Yasir Siddique Sheikh is a dynamic and versatile business leader with over two decades of multi-sector experience spanning engineering, finance, investments, and technology. He currently serves as CEO of Descon Oxychem Limited.

Prior to this role, Yasir held the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Descon Engineering Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading multinational engineering firms. During his five-year tenure as CFO, he played a pivotal role in capital optimization, and performance improvement, contributing to significant operational efficiencies and long-term sustainability.

Yasir’s journey at Descon includes several key leadership roles, including Head of Functional Services, where he was responsible for integrating core business support functions — Finance and IT — to align with Descon’s growth strategy. He also previously served as CFO of Descon’s Chemicals business, where he led finance and business planning efforts across the company’s chemical manufacturing operations.

Before joining Descon, Yasir built a strong foundation in corporate and commercial banking, having worked at HSBC and Habib Bank Limited (HBL), where he managed large corporate clients, structured credit proposals, and conducted risk analysis. His career began in the tech sector as a Software Engineer at Techlogix, highlighting his rare combination of technical and financial acumen.

Yasir holds an MBA and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). A high-achieving scholar, he was recognized on the Dean’s Honour List multiple times and served as both class representative and teaching assistant during his time at LUMS.

With a career that spans the intersection of finance, technology, and industrial operations, Yasir brings a strategic, cross-functional perspective to leadership. He is deeply committed to value creation, corporate governance, and sustainable growth.

Yasir Siddique Sheikh (CEO)