Profile

Hamza Farooqui

Founder & CEO
Millat Group

Hamza Farooqui is a South African entrepreneur and investor, known for founding Millat Group, a diversified investment company focused on emerging markets. Since founding Millat Group in 2016, Hamza Farooqui has led strategic investments across hospitality, convenience retail and energy, partnering with brands like Hyatt Hotels, and Pret A Manger. Hamza Farooqui is a strong advocate for channelling global capital into high-growth regions, particularly South Africa and the wider African continent. His approach blends commercial scale with impact-driven growth, positioning Millat Global as a gateway for international investors seeking meaningful exposure to emerging markets. In 2025, Hamza was appointed to the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council, reflecting his standing as a global leader in the tourism sector.