Ali Ahmed

Ali Ahmed has extensive work experience in financial management and accounting. Ali started their career at KPMG as a Staff Accountant from 2006 to 2008. Ali then worked as an IFRS Consultant at the Royal Canadian Mint for three months in 2009, followed by being an IFRS Implementation Specialist at Telesat Canada from 2009 to 2011. Ali then joined MD Financial Management as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2011 to 2013, where they led the implementation of IFRS and later transitioned into financial planning. From 2013 to 2017, they worked at Canadian Blood Services as a Senior Financial Accountant, where they managed financial planning, analysis, and strategic projects. Ali then joined CPA Canada as a Principal on the Accounting Standards Board until 2019, where they played a key role in developing accounting standards. Since 2019, Ali has returned to Canadian Blood Services, first as a Manager of Financial Accounting and Special Projects, then as a Manager of Strategic Financial Management, and currently as an Associate Director in the same field. In these roles, they have provided strategic financial advice, led efficiency projects, and supported senior management decision-making while driving strategic financial planning and productivity initiatives. Additionally, Ali has served as the Chair of the Finance Committee and Treasurer for the Canadian Academic Accounting Association since 2019, providing strategic guidance and oversight in long-term planning and financial measures.

Ali Ahmed's education history includes the following:

- From 2008 to 2009, Ali attended the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) where they obtained a degree in Finance, specifically the CGA designation.

- In the period from 2006 to 2008, Ali studied at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and received a degree in Accounting and Finance. During the same time, they also attended Oxford Brookes University where they obtained a BSC in Applied Accounting.

- From 2004 to 2006, Ali was a student at ACCA and obtained a certification as a Certified Accounting Technician.

In addition to their education history, Ali also holds several additional certifications. These certifications include:

- The Peter MacDonald Leading with Head and Heart Program for Supervisors and Managers from The Ivey Academy at Ivey Business School (obtained year not specified).

- Developing Emerging Leaders from INSEAD Executive Education (obtained year not specified).

- Ivey Leadership Program from The Ivey Academy - Executive Education - Ivey Business School (obtained year not specified).