Global Spirit Airlines
Global Spirit Airlines is a UK based airline started by Tasejad Jeffrey. The company is using former British Airways Boeing 747-200 aircraft which are owned by the company. Global Spirit is the only Private airline to be given access into Islamabad (ISB) one of the worlds most restrictive airports making Global Spirit one of only 2 western airlines operating into Islamabad.
History
The company was established by the Jeffrey International Group of the UK which has a multi million pound business in the UK in various fields. Mr Tasejad Jeffrey, a self-made millionaire, is only 29 years of age and has been extremely successful in his other businesses. Primarily a family business Jeffrey International Group is one of the fastest growing companies privately owned in the North of England. Jeffrey International Group now have set up its regional headquarters in Dubai and have diversified there business into the Property Development sector owning a huge portfolio of property in the Middle Eastern territory.
The Jeffrey International Group has been involved extensively in the Middle Eastern Business arena. The group operates 14 different divisions from Real Estate to FMCG from Aviation to Hospitality. The group has now relocated it's Global headquarters from the UK to Dubai. Dubai is now the hub of all international activities and the Jeffrey International Group now operates businesses in 42 Countries Globally. JIG has a team over over 4000 employees directly and indirectly engaged globally to take care of business activities. Global Headquarters are now based in the prestigious BurJuman Business Tower in the Bur Dubai Area of Dubai.
The Chairman Mr Tasejad Jeffrey is also appointed Honorary Consul for Investment of Pakistan a title bestowed upon him by Umar Ghumman of the Board of Investment for Pakistan. The Group has a total £50 million pound investment into the Middle East. Mr Tasejad Jeffrey's company also has been awarded with the IIP (Investors in People Accreditation) from the UK for its excellence in employee development.
Statement from The Group Chairman
"We pride ourselves in innovation and creativity and conduct our business in a very unique way. Being an international organisation we have achieved certain milestones which have not been achieved by others for many years".
"Our team is the reason of our success and we boast a senior management team which brings the wealth of experience which The Jeffrey International Group is proud of. Our unique blend of young and senior members of the team ensures that we are in touch with the past and the present and have a clear vision of the future".
Company Divisions and timeline of develpoment
= 1991 - Formation of Jeffrey International Group
= 1991 - Lancashire Halal Meats & Poultry Founded
= 1992 - Launch of Textile Division Hussain Fabrics
= 1995 - Purchasing of Flitecare Travels
= 1996 - Launch of Airline Ticket Centre
= 1998 - Launch of Gazelle Holidays Middle East
= 1999 - Launch of Jeffrey Real Estate Company
= 1999 - Launch of Global Spirit
= 2001 - Launch of Hajj & Umrah Flight Charter Division
= 2002 - Launch of Global Spirit Airlines
= 2002 - Launch of Global Spirit Cargo
= 2003 - Launch of Global Spirit Flight Kitchen
= 2004 - Launch of House of Shisha UK
= 2004 - Launch of Sultan Molasses Company
= 2005 - Launch of House of Shisha Dubai
= 2005 - Launch of Natural Foods & Drinks Company
= 2006 - Launch of Jeffrey Porcelain Turkey
= 2006 - Launch of Jeffrey Refreshments LLC
= 2006 - Moving of Corporate HQ from UK to Dubai
= 2007 - Launch of Irn Bru Middle East
= 2007 - Launch of House of Shisha Damascus/Istanbul
Key Management
The Chairman & CEO / Head of the Board
Tasejad Hussain Jeffrey - 28
The Chairman's Vision has led the Jeffrey International group to where it is today. The Group from 1990 to date has grown from 1 division to 14. This is a substantial milestone in the company’s development. The Chairman to date is extensively involved in the expansion of the business and never misses a business opportunity. His diverse and risk averse strategy has been applauded by senior Ministers, Heads of Government and senior business people alike. Various interviews on television and articles in international newspapers have given the endorsement to the policies of the Chairman and have proven the success of the Groups expansion.
"Not Always has business been successful but I have learnt from these experiences. You cannot buy these experiences or cannot be taught of the business ethics in a classroom or from a text book. I am a firm believer in actual experiences you gain from daily business involvement. I am a micro manager and get involved in business from the embryonic stage. This was the reason I took the CEO role myself. My clear intention, blessings of my parents and my team are my reasons of success. Honesty and Integrity are fundamental keys to success and unless you have these it is highly difficult to succeed in any business". Says the Chairman.
The Chairman has taken part in many lectures internationally and is seen as an inspiration to upcoming young entrepreneurs. The Jeffrey International Group was also awarded with the IIP (Investors in People) accolade from the United Kingdom for its devotion on people development and giving people opportunities to develop within its business.
The Chairman is a keen flyer and is now engaged in learning Golf.
Other Key Management Members
Syeda Zainab Salamullah Aleyha - Shareholder, Co Founder and Senior Board Member
Ali R Rizvi, 28 - Group Regional Managing Director, Board Member
Subthain Jeffrey, 26 - Group UK Managing Director, Board Member
Mohamed Gulamali Kanani, 54 - Executive Director, Board Member
Chunilal Shah, 57 - Executive Direcor, Board Member
Pat Hussain, 35 - Group Financial Director, Board Member
Fiza Hussain, 33 - Group Human Resource Director, Board Member
Syeda Salma Shahwar, 36 - Senior Accounts Manager
Aziza Writer, 26 - Export Director
Assma Khan, 30 - Area Director
Services
Global Spirit operates on ACMI contracts on international routes.
Fleet
Global Spirit own 2 Boeing 747-200 series aircraft currently leased out to undisclosed companies and on official contracts for the next 3 years.