The Bright Side

Duriya Farooqui – A Leader Par Excellence in Business Innovation

Hailing from Pakistan, Duriya Farooqui is an accomplished leader with a recognized track record of heading business transformation and innovation in the United States. Her expertise spans diverse arenas, from large-scale operations to fast-moving technology companies seeking new markets. She has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to take on complex opportunities and lead high-performing teams to success, instilling a culture of excellence along the way.

As an independent Board Director of Intercontinental Hotels Group, Intercontinental Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, Duriya has provided her expert guidance and leadership to some of the world’s most prestigious organizations. She also served as the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta, where she transformed a $2 billion operation, improving efficiency and service. Duriya reformed pensions, strengthened finances, reduced crime to historic lows, and expanded the busiest airport in the world. Additionally, she assisted in leading negotiations for the $1.5 billion Mercedes Benz stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United.

Furthermore, as the President of Supply Chain Innovation for Georgia Pacific, Duriya demonstrated her ability to bring diverse companies together to collaborate on over $150M worth of supply chain opportunities and implemented successful enterprise pilots. She also led ACP, a public-private partnership of Fortune 500 CEOs, civic leaders, and the mayor, leveraging the coalition to launch Engage, a fund, and innovation platform backed by 15 corporations, which now has approximately 60 companies in its portfolio. Her remarkable leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence continues to inspire individuals and organizations around the world.