Sheik Lisha Ltd. was established in Trinidad and Tobago in the year 1954, by then owners, Mr. Ishmael and Mrs. Sahidan Akaloo as a family owned business. The company originated as a sole trader business, manufacturing Vermicelli, Split Peas Powder and Curry powder. Presently, the company is headed by Mr. Churchill Azad Akaloo, the only son of Mr. Ishmael and Mrs. Sahidan Akaloo.

Today, Mr. Churchill Azad Akaloo, along with the assistance of his wife, Mrs. Kulsum Sona Akaloo and family members, has led this company to become one of the largest leading manufacturers and distributors in T&T, serving the Caribbean, North America and Canada.