Dr. Ahmed is the CEO of LevelUp ESG® and a Technical Committee member of the ESG Exchange. He also serves on the Global Committee of Research and Education Advisors for the Global Foundation for Internal Audit, contributing to shaping the future of internal audit practices. With over 20 years of experience at global consulting firms such as PwC, EY, and Protiviti, Dr. Ahmed is a seasoned expert in ESG, internal audit, and corporate governance. Board and audit committee member in the UK public sector. He previously served as Chief Audit Executive (CAE) for two conglomerates.

A Sloan Fellow in Leadership and Strategy from London Business School, Dr. Ahmed holds a Doctorate in Business from Durham University, where his research focused on Mitigating Greenwashing and Sustainability Assurance. He also earned an MBA from Manchester Business School and completed the Executive Leadership program at Harvard Business School.

Dr. Ahmed is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), New Hampshire. He is the author of “Internal Audit Strategic Fitness” and continues to make significant contributions to the fields of ESG, internal audit, and corporate governance.