Aziz Memon’s election as President set to take ESUP to another level

Jumbo Editorial Team

Aziz Memon, one of the luminaries of the business world, who has also distinguished himself in the field of community service, is all set to bring the English Speaking Union of Pakistan to life following his unanimous election to the post of President recently.

“We have to do some restructuring to create more awareness about our activities. We need to mobilize our resources to be more visible in the civil society. Ours is a historic body and we are proud of our heritage.,” Aziz Memon, having a proven track record in working at a fast pace and delivering against the heaviest of odds, observed in a brief statement after being elected to the coveted position of President, ESUP.

“I consider it a great honour to be elected as the President of this august body of which I have been a part of for a couple of decades now. I am grateful to the worthy leaders of the ESUP to have chosen me for this top slot. My predecessors have performed a nice job and I will leave no stone unturned in raising the bar,” the newly elected ESUP President, known for making things happen, vowed.

Aziz Memon, who was conferred Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2011, has succeeded Barrister Shahida Jamil as the President of the ESUP which was previously led by the likes of Lt. Gen. Attiq-ur-Rehman, Chief Justice A R Cornelius, Ahmed E H Jaffer, Major Gen Nawabzada Mohammad Sher Ali Khan Pataudi, Ahmed Amjad Ali, and Justice Sajjad Ahmed Jan.

It may be recalled that Aziz Memon had set many records of sorts during his tenure as Governor of Rotary International’s District 3270 covering Pakistan and Afghanistan, in 2007-2008. 

Having held numerous other positions at various levels during a remarkable career, he has been the Chairman of Rotary’s National Polio Plus Committee for the past couple of years. 

Aziz Memon, who is Chairman of the Kings Group, a conglomerate of five companies, is expected to take the English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP), founded in 1961 with the objective to develop friendship and goodwill between the English-Speaking people of Pakistan and other countries, to another level with his proactive approach.

The English Speaking Union (ESU), an educational charity, was founded in 1918 on the initiative of an English writer and journalist, Sir Evelyn Wrench.

It was established by Royal Charter with Her Majesty The Queen as Patron and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh as President. 

During its long history, the ESU has played an important part in fostering cultural links between people of different nationalities. 

The mission of the ESU is to promote international understanding and human achievement through the English language. 

The centre of all these activities is the international Headquarters at Dartmouth House in London, which not only manages the international programmes but also provides advice and support for ESU, both nationally and internationally.

Thousands of ESU members all over the world are able to share their ideas and culture through the ESU global network.