Ansir Junaid

Ansir Junaid is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Junaid Group. He also serves as Co-Founder, Principal, and Senior Advisor at Morningside Group. With extensive experience in global manufacturing, supply chain, real estate, and mergers & acquisitions, both domestically and internationally, Mr. Junaid is a recognized leader in these fields.

Mr. Junaid is actively involved in numerous corporate and civic boards, prioritizing programs that support medical research, economic growth, and the empowerment of youth and women through expanded access to education and healthcare. As the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Junaid Group, a privately-held conglomerate, he oversees a diverse array of industries focused on full-service supply chain solutions and sustainability. His expertise has propelled the Junaid Group of companies (SupplySide, Morningside Group, Packaging Supplies, Prime 360, Southwood, and others) to serve hundreds of customers, including Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon, Target, UPS, Home Depot, and Lowe's, particularly excelling in logistics management and packaging services.

Mr. Junaid is renowned for transforming fragmented markets into sustainable growth engines through innovative techniques and technology integration. He has redefined traditional supply chains to foster new relationships between large retailers and suppliers across Asia, Dubai, and Africa. Additionally, he collaborates with private equity firms to convert fragmented businesses into valuable acquisition targets with a national presence.

His civic engagement is equally significant, demonstrated through his extensive work with local and international philanthropies and political initiatives. The Junaid Family Foundation (JFF), established in 2021, serves as a platform for his philanthropic efforts. Notable examples include his role as the 2024 co-chair of the PanAm Masters Games in Cleveland, a collaboration with Kirk Humanitarian Foundation and the Government of Pakistan on a groundbreaking multi-micronutrient supplementation program supporting over 2 million women, and providing grants to local organizations helping resettle refugees in Cleveland.

Mr. Junaid is also dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for girls and young women in rural Pakistan through initiatives like The Citizen Foundation and Hunar Foundation. His philanthropic contributions have earned him recognition, including being honored by Crain's as a 2020 Notable Immigrant Leader.

Outside of his professional and philanthropic endeavors, Mr. Junaid enjoys golfing, racing, supporting the JFF sponsored racing car, traveling, and spending quality time with his family