Mr. Hussain Baqueri: Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation announces new President

Mr. Hussain Baqueri: Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation announces new President.

 

Mr. Hussain Baqueri knows how to make a statement -will show you how to dress with distinction, as the board of the Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Foundation (NDMF), a pre-eminent non-profit that strives to improve and upgrade cancer treatment and care in India announced its new President.

         Taking over the New York based charitable organization, Hussain said in a statement that as President he looks forward to working towards fulfilling the dreams and aims of the foundation started in 1981. To accomplish that, he sought the continued support of the NDMF board and the community at large.

        NDMF was established in 1981 in memory of cine star Nargis Dutt who died of cancer, by her husband Sunil Dutt, actor-director-turned-politician. Over the last 33 years, NDMF has completed 56 projects in India valued at more than $5 million.

        On January 01, 2015 Mr. Baqueri will take over as the President of the Hyderabadi Cultural Assocaition. “The Hyderabadi community (HCA) is proud of you” said Mr. Quddus Mohammed, President of HCA as he congratulates Mr. Baqueri for this prestigious position.

          Hyderabad born Baqueri began his career as a commercial pilot. Immigrating to the US in 1977 he acquired an MBA in Finance & International Business from University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he is the Vice President of Client Services for North and South America at Jet Aviation, a General Dynamics company which manages aviation assets globally. He also runs several small businesses including Sir Speedy Printing & Marketing Services in Plainview, NY.

 Mr. Hussain Baqueri was born in Hyderabad, India. He received his B.Sc. and M.B.A. Degrees from Osmania University and graduated from the Andhra Pradesh Flying Club with a Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor licenses. After immigrating to the USA in 1977, he attended Spartan University of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma to convert his aeronautical licenses.

 
          Mr. Baqueri is well known as a community leader who charitably donates his time and efforts to many local organizations. He is affiliated with several charities and networking groups across the Tri State area. While in India, he was an active member of the Interact and Rotaract Clubs (the Young Rotarians) helping the poor in the slums of Hyderabad. He is very passionate about mentoring the young people, who he believes are the future of our community.

          Some of the organizations that he represents include : The Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation, Hyderabad Cultural Association, The Rotary Club of Hicksville South, The Huntington Kiwanis Club, The Chambers of Commerce of Plainview, Hicksville, Melville and Huntington, The National Business Aircraft Association, The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, SANA, to name a few.

     Always on the go, he is a man of many talents who always strives to be the best. He has been awarded several public service citations from local government agencies and a Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International. He received India Association of Long Island Pioneer Award 2013 Excellence in Aviation Leadership and 2012 Business Leadership award by the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce.

       Mr. Baqueri is married to Noor, his wife of 35 years, and has two wonderful children – Sarah and Ali and now a beautiful granddaughter Zayna. Sarah has a Law Degree from Hofstra University while Ali studied Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at Vaughn College of Aeronautics. Together they operate the family business Sir Speedy of Plainview, New York.