UZAIR ESSACK: A 40 UNDER 40 MULTI-SECTOR CEO TRANSFORMING AGRIBUSINESS IN AFRICA

Uzair Essack, building Africa’s future through diversified enterprise and youth empowerment.

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Uzair Essack, founder of Essack Enterprise.
Uzair Essack, founder of Essack Enterprise.


At just 33, Uzair Essack is redefining what it means to lead in Africa’s dynamic business landscape. As the founder of Essack Enterprise, a diversified holding company with interests spanning agriculture, logistics, coffee, property, and more, Uzair’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

When asked what drives his entrepreneurial pursuits, Uzair puts it simply: “If it’s profitable and it increases my business, I will look at it.” This open-minded, opportunity-driven philosophy has allowed him to scale across multiple sectors while staying rooted in purpose.

From exporting citrus, apples, grapes, and pomegranates to championing financial literacy through his Little Big Bosses initiative for children, Uzair is as invested in people as he is in profit. He believes that “you can’t teach financial literacy too early,” a lesson inspired by his upbringing marked by financial instability.

A firm believer in practical action over theory, Uzair encourages young entrepreneurs to start small and build steadily:

“It’s good to dream big, but you need to act small. You can’t expect to get to billions without the small, everyday actions.”

Recognized as one of Africa’s Top 40 Under 40 Performing CEOs, Uzair sees the honor as a platform to inspire: “It allows me to further educate, motivate, and uplift others.”

With an unwavering commitment to innovation, resilience, and youth empowerment, Uzair Essack represents the future of African business, bold, diversified, and deeply transformational.

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