Ali Raza Ahmed
Founder - Senior Advisor
He started his career at KPMG, and developed his finance experience initially working within global blue-chip businesses, so he knows what a great finance function/team looks like. Since then Ali has transitioned into strategic roles providing all round support, managing finance teams, P&L’s, and providing a professional finance service to a wide range of stakeholders.
Previous employers:
KPMG
Sage Group Plc
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
United Technologies
Worldpay (Now part of FIS)
IDH MyDentist (formerly backed by Carlyle)
Ali’s passion is to leverage his experience and act as a trusted advisor supporting management and investors in value
creation and growth in entrepreneurial, high growth business environments, hence he decided to set up ARA Advisory.
Outside of the office, Ali likes to keep himself occupied with a diverse range of interests including running, boxing, swimming, reading, and travel.
Favourite food: Italian, Lebanese, Turkish, South East Asian
Favourite book: The Universe in Your Hand by Christophe Galfard
Favourite movies: Heat, No Country for Old Men