
Haseeb Gardezi
Executive Director, Hospitality & Education Division, Hashoo Group
Haseeb Gardezi is the Executive Director, Hospitality and Education Division at Hashoo Group and CEO, Hotel One. In his current roles, he manages the largest chain of five-star, four-star, and select-service hotels in Pakistan. As a C-level professional with over 28 years of diversified senior management, leadership, and hospitality experience, he has played a pivotal role in developing and expanding Pakistan's hospitality industry. Mr Gardezi introduced the concept of franchise management in the hospitality industry of the country, establishing the largest such network under the brand name, Hotel One.
In collaboration with the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), UK, he launched the Hashoo School of Hospitality Management (HSHM), Pakistan's first tourism and hospitality management school, where he is also a senior faculty member. Mr Gardezi started his career as a Management Trainee with Hilton International. After two decades in the national and international hospitality industry, he became the Chief Operating Officer, Hospitality and Education Division for Hashoo Group. As a leading voice for Pakistani hotels, he guided the Pakistan Hotels Association through the challenges of Covid-19.
He is a certified Management and Hospitality professional from Cornell School of Hotel Administration, USA and also holds a Postgraduate degree in History and Pakistan Studies with a major in International Relations. Mr Gardezi has attended multiple Mastery and Senior Management sessions from the Harvard Business School where he received the prestigious Purple Squirrel Award given to exceptional professionals who stand out with their unique combination of diverse skills, exposure, experience, and qualifications.