Ali Arif Merchant

Ali Arif Merchant has a diverse work experience spanning over 16 years. Ali Arif currently holds the position of Director Corporate Development & Strategy Execution at Kennametal, a role they have been serving since November 2019. Prior to this, they worked as the Director Strategy & Corporate Development at Apex Tool Group, LLC for four years from July 2015 to July 2019. Before joining Apex Tool Group, LLC, they worked as a Senior Manager - New Ventures at SPX Corporation from May 2011 to June 2015. Ali began their career as a Financial Services Consultant at an undisclosed company in March 2008 and served until July 2009. Ali Arif then worked as a Senior Analyst at American Capital from August 2006 to December 2007. Prior to their role at American Capital, Ali worked as a Senior Analyst at Wells Fargo Bank for almost three years, starting from December 2003 to August 2006.

Ali Arif Merchant holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Finance & Accounting from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. Ali Arif also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance & Information Systems from Towson University.