Zeeshan Ameer Saleemi is a visionary leader, celebrated classical Urdu poet, and internationally recognized literary voice. With more than 15 years of global experience (since 2010) in Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Leadership, he has shaped success across the Middle East and South Asia with exceptional strategic insight and professional excellence.

He currently serves as the President & CEO of Vanguard Properties LTD ®, leading operations in both the Kingdom of Bahrain and Pakistan with a commitment to innovation, integrity, and next-generation real estate development.

Beyond the corporate sphere, Zeeshan is deeply dedicated to the world of literature. He is the Chairman of Nawa-E-Hijr Foundation (Worldwide), an organization devoted to promoting Urdu Adab and uplifting poets across continents. He also leads the global literary community as Chairman of the Urdu Writers and Poets Association (Worldwide), giving new voices a global platform.

Previously, he held key leadership roles including:

Ex-Managing Director, JS Textiles (China & Pakistan)

Ex-Head of Department (Maintenance & Renovation), Gulf Establishment Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

As a poet, Zeeshan is warmly known as “Hijr Ka Shair”, a title earned through his timeless mastery of classical emotions separation, longing, beauty, and the spiritual depth of Urdu poetry. He is the author of two acclaimed books:

Book Hijr-Nama

Book Dam-e-Inqlab

With a powerful international presence, a commitment to cultural heritage, and a literary voice admired by Urdu audiences worldwide, Zeeshan Ameer Saleemi stands as a rare blend of leadership, creativity, and poetic excellence an ambassador of Urdu Adab for more than 195 million Urdu speakers around the globe.