Suhayb Ahmed

Suhayb Ahmed is an experienced legal professional currently serving as the Head of Commercial Legal at Canva, where responsibilities include leading a global team of 10 attorneys in advising on Go-To-Market strategies and managing commercial matters. Previously, Suhayb held the position of Legal Counsel at Kazoo, where foundational legal processes were established, and managed all legal affairs. As the sole in-house attorney at Zyme, expertise was applied to legal matters in the channel data management sector. Earlier roles included Corporate Counsel at SumTotal Systems, where modernized SaaS agreements enhanced negotiation efficiency, and various legal positions, including a law clerk and student attorney, demonstrating a strong foundation in law from Drake University Law School and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Iowa.