Shahid Sheikh OBE
Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Ambassador. Leader.
"Aspire to Inspire, before we expire" - Shahid Sheikh OBE
Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Ambassador. Leader.
Shahid Sheikh OBE is the Managing Director of Clifton Packaging Group Ltd and Cultural Ambassador to Leicestershire County Cricket Club. He is on a mission to change lives and following the mantra of “Aspire to Inspire before we expire.”
Shahid Sheikh OBE is an entrepreneur and Director of Clifton Packaging Group Ltd (formed in 1981) which today proudly stands amongst the best in the world of flexible packing, supplying mainly the FMCG food industry.
Shahid has been at the forefront of being a champion to represent and contribute his time and energy in support of the business community, where there has often been a lack of representation, breaking barriers and helping others to progress in their confidence and skills. He was the first Asian Chairman of the Leicestershire IoD (Institute of Directors) and the first Asian to be appointed onto the Board of Directors in the history of Leicestershire County Cricket Club 2010/2013 and once again from 2019/2021. He was also the first Asian to win Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008 at the Leicestershire Business Awards. In addition he has also won Entrepreneur of the Year at the World Food Awards 2010 and Entrepreneur of the Year at the MSDUK awards 2016 and was recognised with an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2013 for his services to both businesses and charities.
Clifton Packaging was awarded the packaging company of the year 2019 at the prestigious UK Packaging Awards.
Since then, Shahid has continued to be recognised through a number of awards, most notably, the lifetime achievement award 2019, from the World Packaging Organisation, his global body. This award is additionally special, as he is the only person in the UK to receive this award, as well as being the youngest in the world!
Mentoring & Education
Shahid has always been passionate about supporting the next generation. He has been involved in mentoring for many years and has been a fundamental part of many young entrepreneur’s journeys. His roles include:
- Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Leicester
- Volunteer Mentor at Loughborough University
- Advisory Board Member of the Business and Law Faculty Board De Montfort University
Philanthropy
Shahid’s philanthropic contribution and drive to help others has seen him involved with many charities over the years such as:
- The British Asian Trust
2007 – Present - Midlands Chapter Chairman of the British Asian Trust
2020 – Present - Past Chairman of the Shahid Afridi Foundation UK
2014 – 2019 - Chairman of the Leicester 500 Round Table
2008 – 2009 - Trustee of Clifton BABA Foundation
2016 – present - Chairman, Leicester Branch of the Institute of Directors
2009 – 2012
Currently Shahid is also an Export Champion for the DBT (Department of Business and Trade).
