Iftekhar Ahmed

Iftekhar Ahmed is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in strategic marketing and management within the healthcare industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Strategy, Global Marketing, and US Commercial at Baxter International Inc. since August 2006, Iftekhar leads a billion-dollar global portfolio and oversees international marketing teams. Key achievements include successfully integrating two companies to form a $15 billion organization and significantly growing the Advanced Surgery business in the Asia Pacific region. With a strong educational background, including an MBA from SPJIMR and a pharmacy degree from Karnatak University, Iftekhar has also held various leadership roles at prominent companies such as Boston Scientific and Eli Lilly, showcasing a proven track record in driving revenue growth and operational excellence across diverse markets.