Mitchell’s Fruit Farms appoints CEO and chairman following CCL acquisition

Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Limited (MFFL), a Pakistani manufacturer of farm and confectionery products, has appointed new leadership, with Kashif Sajjad Sheikh named as Chairman of the Board and Usman Zafar Butt appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The appointments were confirmed during a Board of Directors meeting, the listed company shared in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday.

“The Board of Directors has resolved that Kashif Sajjad Sheikh is appointed as the Chairman of the Board and Usman Zafar Butt is appointed as the CEO of the company for a term of three years commencing from 9th December, 2025,” read the notice.

Following the election of directors, the company also reconstituted key board committees to strengthen governance and oversight.

The audit committee will be chaired by Ahsan Rashid, with members Asim Dilawar Sheikh and Nadeem Bin Javaid Sheikh. The human resource & remuneration committee will be led by Babur Sultan, alongside members Hassan Zubair Sheikh and Usman Butt, while the sustainability committee will be chaired by Fariyha Subhani, with Hassan Zubair Sheikh and Usman Butt as members.

The leadership and committee changes follow CCL Holding (Private) Limited’s acquisition of a significant 40.63% shareholding in Mitchell’s in October, marking a change in the company’s ownership structure.

According to information available on MFFL’s website, Kashif is the Executive Chairman of CCL Holding, with nearly three decades of leadership experience. “As the former CEO of CCL Pharmaceuticals, he led the company’s transformation, driving significant growth in revenue, market capitalisation, and expanding global operations to more than 16 countries,” the company said.

Meanwhile, Usman Butt has over 30 years of experience primarily in Pakistan’s food & beverages industry. He spent 17 years with Coca-Cola İçecek, Pakistan, where he held various significant roles, including Commercial Director and Chief Supply Chain Officer, the company’s website said.

Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Limited has a history that dates back to 1933. The company went public in 1993 and was listed on the stock exchange in 1996. The principal activity of the company is the manufacturing and sales of various farm and confectionery products, including beverages, ketchups and sauces, preserves, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat food.