Sherbrooke, Canada (News release) - Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) has appointed Ali Raheem as its new CEO, reinforcing its leadership and strategic growth focus. Ali brings extensive global experience in business development, strategy, and leadership across multiple industries.
Ali Raheem assumes responsibility for the global management of AFT, effective immediately. He will work closely with AFT's leadership teams worldwide to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. His leadership will support AFT's continued expansion and innovation in key markets.
Ali has a career spanning over 30 years, working with multinational American, Japanese, and European companies in product development, market strategy, and business transformation. He has held leadership roles at Imation Corp, Ernst & Young, and Genpact, and much earlier in his career, was also with Japan's oldest and one of its largest merchandise trading houses, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in Tokyo working in the paper industry. Ali brings substantial experience in both strategic consulting and implementation as well as operational business leadership. His deep understanding of market dynamics and addressing customer needs will be instrumental in strengthening AFT's position globally - both for AFT's current as well as future offerings.
"I am honored to join AFT and look forward to working with the talented teams across the organization," says Ali Raheem. "AFT has a strong foundation, and I am excited to contribute to its continued success and global impact."
AFT leadership is excited to welcome Ali in his role as the CEO of the company, and thanks outgoing CEO Jacques Beauchemin for advancing AFT and wishing him the best in his new endeavors.
