Rizwan Ahmed

Rizwan Ahmed serves as Board Member of IFFCO Group, the multinational FMCG corporation headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. Prior to his Board appointment, Rizwan served as Executive Director, where he played a central role in shaping IFFCO's growth trajectory and operational evolution.

Having joined IFFCO in 1986 as a Marketing Manager, Rizwan has been instrumental in reinforcing the organization's position as an FMCG industry leader. With a rich international background, he has worked across diverse markets in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, playing a pivotal role in witnessing and supporting the company's remarkable transformation in manufacturing, branding, and distribution. Ahmed has played a pivotal role in IFFCO Group's journey, helping us become a global leader with iconic FMCG brands like London Dairy, Tiffany, Noor, Rahma, Al Baker, Hayat, and Savannah.

Rizwan holds a degree in Economics from the University of Punjab, Lahore, and a management diploma from Harvard Business School. A distinguished Life Member of SCCI, he has developed deep expertise in FMCG operations, strategic growth, and sustainable innovation.

Career History

• Board Member, IFFCO Group (current role, providing strategic oversight and long-term directional guidance)
• Executive Director, IFFCO Group (led company growth and strategic direction focusing on six core pillars: people, customers, consumers, sustainability, growth, and governance)
• Marketing Manager, IFFCO Group (1986) (initial role upon joining the organization)

What Rizwan Ahmed could bring to his Board Member role at IFFCO Group: With four decades of organizational tenure and progression from marketing management to executive leadership, Ahmed brings unparalleled institutional knowledge of IFFCO's markets, operations, and transformation journey. His Board position leverages his deep understanding of the FMCG landscape across multiple continents, his proven ability to scale brand portfolios and distribution networks, and his demonstrated commitment to sustainable business practices and governance excellence.