Javed Ahmed (born 10 February 1960) is a Pakistani American[1][2] businessman. He was the chief executive (CEO) of Tate & Lyle plc from 2009 to 2018.[3]
Javed Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| Born | Javed Ahmed 10 February 1960 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Williams College Stanford Graduate School of Business |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Title | Former CEO, Tate & Lyle |
| Term | 2009–2018 |
| Predecessor | Iain Ferguson |
| Successor | Nick Hampton |
| Spouse | Talat Ahmed |
Early life edit
Ahmed graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1982, and received an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1984.[4][1]
Career edit
He started his career with Procter & Gamble, then spent five years with Bain & Co in London and Boston, before joining Reckitt Benckiser,[5] where he worked for 17 years.[6]
Ahmed became CEO of Tate & Lyle in October 2009, replacing Iain Ferguson. In January 2018, the retirement of Ahmed, effective from 1 April 2018 was announced, and chief financial officer Nick Hampton was named CEO-designate.[7][8][9]
In December 2018 it was announced that Ahmed would become a non-executive director of CF Industries.[6][10]
Personal life edit
He is married to his wife, Talat.[11]
Notes edit
- ^ a b "The Business On... Javed Ahmed, Tate & Lyle". independent.co.uk. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Javed AHMED - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Tate & Lyle CEO: "Food and Beverage solutions performing well," but North American sweetener demand weak". www.foodingredientsfirst.com. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- ^ "tate & lyle plc". Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Retrieved 8 November 2012.[dead link]
- ^ "The Business On... Javed Ahmed, Tate & Lyle". The Independent. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Javed Ahmed Elected to Board of Directors of CF Industries Holdings, Inc". www.businesswire.com. 2018-12-12. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- ^ "Nick Hampton Appointed CEO". Tate & Lyle Press Release. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ Torrance, Jack (8 April 2018). "Former Pepsico exec to lead Tate & Lyle after boss Javed Ahmed departs". The Telegraph. Retrieved 8 April 2018 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "New chief executive for Tate & Lyle as Javed Ahmed steps down - Independent.ie". independent.ie. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "CF Industries Holdings Inc". www.marketwatch.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Tate & Lyle CEO And Wife Buy GBP200,000 In Shares". MorningstarUK. Retrieved 8 April 2018.