A. Junaid is Founder, CEO, and Chairman of The Junaid Group, a privately-held group of companies representing a diverse array of industries linked through common priorities in full-service supply chain solutions and sustainability. The breadth and success of The Junaid Group are illustrative of Junaid’s combined expertise in global manufacturing, supply chain, real estate, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) deal flow.
Junaid is a sought-after expert transforming fragmented markets into sustainable growth engines through innovative techniques and technology infusion. Much of his work has focused on redefining traditional supply chains to enable new relationships between large retailers and domestic and international suppliers (Asia, Dubai & Africa). Junaid is a go-to expert collaborating with private equity to transform fragmented businesses into blended acquisition targets with national presence and optimized value.
Junaid has fueled the growth of Junaid Group into a global business that serves hundreds of customers and companies including, decades-long relationships with Fortune 500 notables such as Amazon, Target, UPS, Home Depot, and Lowe’s. Junaid Group’s impact is especially remarkable within logistics management and packaging services.
Junaid’s civic engagement is an equally important focus. His extensive work with local and international philanthropies has made significant contributions. Junaid’s bi-partisan involvement with politics spans local, national and international efforts. The Junaid Family Foundation (JFF) was formally established in 2021 to define a broader and more enduring platform from which Junaid can extend his philanthropic footprint. He serves on numerous corporate and civic boards with both local and international focus with priority towards programs and foundations that support medical research, economic growth, and empowerment of youth and women through expanded access to education and health opportunities.
A few examples of Junaid’s philanthropic work include:
- 2024 co-chair of the PanAm Masters Games in Cleveland (the largest, international, amateur, multi-sport event outside of the Olympics)
- Collaboration between Junaid Family Foundation, Kirk Humanitarian Foundation, and the Government of Pakistan supporting the implementation of the world’s largest multi-micronutrient supplementation (MMS) program. This program will advance standard prenatal care for pregnant women in Pakistan
- Support of groundbreaking research including gender equity studies in the Asia-Pacific region with the RAND Foundation
- Pediatric amblyopia treatment compliance at University Hospitals of Cleveland
- Junaid is also deeply involved in advancing educational opportunities for girls and young women in rural Pakistan through both the building of new schools (The Citizen Foundation) and expanded educational programming (Hunar Foundation)
Junaid’s philanthropic work has garnered notice, and he has received several acknowledgements, including being honored by Crain’s as a member of the 2020 Notable Immigrant Leaders. When Junaid is not working on his businesses or philanthropic initiatives, he is walking the greens, speeding around tracks, traveling to new and familiar locales, and most importantly, spending time with his family.
2024 Smart Business Cleveland Dealmakers Hall of Fame
The Cleveland Dealmakers Hall of Fame recognized a class of dealmakers that has made an often-groundbreaking impact on their organizations, industries and the region over the course of decades in business.
Crain’s Notable Immigrant Leaders (Crain’s Business Cleveland, 2020)
One of 20 immigrant business professionals and civic leaders recognized for making an impact in Northeast Ohio.
Foreign Minister’s Honor List (Pakistan Foreign Ministry, 2020)
One of 86 overseas Pakistani’s acknowledged by the Pakistan Foreign Minister for contributions in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Smart Business (Featured guest in multiple publications)
LOCAL
The 50 Club, Bluecoats Inc, Gilmore Academy, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Velocity
DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL
Cure-IT Ag, Kirk Humanitarian, Hunar Foundation, Junaid Family Foundation, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Mt Sinai Hospital (Florida), Stanford University, The Citizens Foundation, USAID
Regional Economic Growth
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, Smart Business (host committee member)
Think Tanks
Rand Center for Asia Pacific Policy (CAPP), Rand Corporation, Think Tank Atlantic Council
Recycling & Sustainability
GE & Chrysler Sponsored Sustainability Boards
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Prime 360
Real Estate
Sovereign Investments, Scribe Investments
Technology
SupplySide Technologies, StoreLocal, Tenant
Civic, Health and Education
University Hospitals of Cleveland, The Citizens Foundation, Hunar Foundation, American Pakistan Foundation, Center for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP)
Young Professional Organization (YPO) Gold Cleveland Chapter, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), National Minority Supplier Development Council, National Wood Pallet and Container Association.
