MR. AHMED ALI

Ahmed Ali is the CEO and Managing Director of Bayer Pakistan (Private) Limited, a part of the global Bayer Group which specializes in Life Sciences, i.e., agriculture and healthcare.

In Pakistan, Bayer operates in three divisions: Crop Science (seeds and crop protection products for agriculture), Pharmaceuticals (prescription products for multiple therapeutic areas) and Consumer Health (prescription and non-prescription, i.e. Over The Counter or OTC, products for self-care).

 Prior to his appointment as CEO and MD as of June 1, 2023, Ahmed worked as Country Commercial Lead (CCL) of the Crop Science division of Bayer Pakistan, a position he continues to hold alongside his role as CEO and MD.

Ahmed’s career of over 17 years has spanned different sectors. Prior to joining the agriculture industry, he worked in the telecom sector where he held various roles in marketing and business analytics. He made the transition to agri when he joined Monsanto Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd in the Marketing function in 2011.

With the acquisition of Monsanto worldwide by Bayer AG in 2018, Ahmed took over the Marketing Lead role in Pakistan during the integration process, subsequently taking on the additional responsibilities of Field Crops Lead South-East Asia and Pakistan (SEAP) cluster for the Crop Science division. He was appointed Country Commercial Lead for the division in 2021.

Under Ahmed’s leadership, the Crop Science business of Bayer Pakistan has delivered outstanding results on all business metrics; currently Bayer is the fastest growing Agri company in Pakistan. Ahmed has also made a significant contribution towards building the reputation of the company and establishing strong ties with policymakers and a cross section of important industry stakeholders. He is currently Vice President of CropLife in Pakistan and is a key member of the team driving agriculture policy in Pakistan.

A dynamic and results-focused leader, Ahmed’s primary focus has been on developing a strong leadership pipeline, engaged teams committed to execution and long-term strategy, and creating a culture that exemplifies the company’s vision and values––a focus he now, as Managing Director, extends to the healthcare divisions and enabling functions of the company as well. Ahmed also believes in making a conscious effort to counter gender bias and create more opportunities for female colleagues to develop and lead.

Ahmed is an alumnus of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) from where he completed his Bachelors with Honors in Computer Sciences, and later on, his MBA as well. He believes being a well-rounded individual adds tremendous depth and value, and is a proponent of meeting new people and experiencing new cultures to constantly broaden one’s personal and professional horizons.