Capt. Haleem Ahmad Siddiqui is the chairman of Marine Group of Companies. He founded the first stevedoring company in the Country, Premier Mercantile Services (Private) Limited. He was also instrumental in making Marine Group a one stop shop for all ship related services in the Country. He joined Pakistan Merchant Navy in February 1959 as Cadet Officer on Pakistani Flag Vessel and served in various capacities on Pakistani Flag Vessel as well as on British Ship after obtaining the required qualifications. He got first command in June 1968 after obtaining the qualification of Master Marine from UK and commanded various vessels till 1971. He is a Fellow Member of Chartered Management Institute of UK, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport of UK, International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations, UK, SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Lifetime Special Member of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry.