Ali
CEO - UK - iCEO #97302

Experience

Visionary transformation leader with 28+ years’ global experience across consulting, public/private sectors, academia, and entrepreneurship. Advisor to PwC, Oracle, and Oxford, delivering enterprise-wide transformation, AI innovation, and operating model change. Expert in translating C-suite vision into execution, governance, and ROI on multi-billion programmes across EMEA and Asia.

Major Achievements

National IT Export Strategy: Designed & delivered roadmap scaling exports from $3B to $18B. AI & Sports-Tech Innovation: Developed the strategy for a GenAI-enabled platform with 15,000+ Q&As, multi-language video content, and a 33-point motion capture AI tool. Global Brand Launch: Deployed hte strategy to launch a disruptive global brand—£30m procurement, sales up 235%, supply chain across 4 countries, and launched in IPL ($7bn event). Strategic Consulting: Secured & led $25m EdTech expansion, £2.5m public-sector portfolio rationalisation, and a $6.35bn capacity-building transformation project. Academic Leadership: Associate Professor of Strategy at Coventry University; delivered MBA/Exec MBA programmes in 8+ countries, securing £4.7m+ partnerships and competitive bids.

Industry Sector Competencies

Consulting

Private Equity

Public Sector

Professional Objectives

Function: C-Suite and Leadership rolesTransformation / Strategy (public or private sector) where I can design and deliver digital, organisational, and economic reform programmes.

Sector: Public Sector & Government Transformation –IT & Digital Innovation-Consulting-Startup-MNEs growth

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: UAE-EU-UK

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Dubai

Oman

Saudi Arabia

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)