120 Years of Heritage, Leadership, and Impact

120 Years of Heritage,

Leadership, and Impact

In Memoriam: Anthony Haggar

In April 2024, Haggar Group mourned the loss of its CEO, Anthony Haggar, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer.


Anthony joined Haggar Group in 1999 and held several key executive positions before assuming the role of CEO in 2004. Under his visionary leadership, the Group underwent significant transformation, expanding into multiple verticals and diversifying its revenue streams. From agriculture to technology, Anthony played a pivotal role in shaping the Group’s current presence across six key sectors throughout the African region.


His tenure was marked by a deep commitment to sustainable growth, aligned with the Group’s mission of maximizing shareholder value while contributing meaningfully to the communities and countries where we invest.


Anthony led the Group with unwavering vision and a deep-rooted belief that Africa is not the future—Africa is now. He was the embodiment of a true philanthropist, touching countless lives far beyond the boardroom through his compassion, generosity, and commitment to uplifting others.

To the Haggar family, Anthony was more than a CEO—he was a mentor, a guiding light, and a cherished friend. His determined spirit, exceptional work ethic, and acts of kindness have left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know him.

Through the legacy he built, the Group will continue its journey of growth, impact, and purpose. For everything he gave, we remain eternally grateful.

May his legacy inspire generations to come.

1904-1960's
Mikhail Haggar incorporated the first company that became a pioneer in agriculture outgrower schemes and the largest private sector investor in South Sudan.
1960 - 1998
War in South Sudan forced the family to relocate to the North of Sudan where it built a cigarette manufacturing facility and began a series of acquistions in various sectors.
1998 - 2006
Diversification away from tobacco commenced in the early 2000 s through direct investments in CSD, home appliances & telecom.
2011
The family tobbaco asset was sold to Japan Tobacco at 9 X EBITDA.
2013
The company repositioned its headquarters to Dubai, UAE to focus on regional expansion in three primary sectors; Agriculture, Energy & Technology.
2017 - 2023
During this period, Haggar continued to scale its operations and expand into different sectors from establishing FIDES a trading company based out of Dubai to partnering with one of Sudan’s largest groups constructing a state-of-the-art slaughterhouse “Nakheel meat Factory”.

In April 2023, the war erupted in Sudan and the operations in Sudan were suspended.
2024
After Sudan operations were suspended, the priority becomes regional expansion into other markets. In 2024 , Haggar Strategy was formulated to focus on investments in Agriculture value add and agro-allied sectors.

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