Ali has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate sector. He is an accomplished financial executive, providing strategic leadership in accounting and finance while simultaneously handling and overseeing every duty within the finance department. As a trusted advisor with a reputation for integrity, he excels in driving operational efficiency, optimizing team performance, and fostering a collaborative corporate culture. Known for keen business acumen and adaptability in complex, global environments, Ali delivers measurable impact on both top- and bottom-line performance while guiding project budgets, cost-to-complete analyses, and cash flow forecasting. His expertise at Sud Group is invaluable – he drives sustainable growth and aligns financial strategy with organizational goals.

Prior to joining Sud Group, Ali held senior financial and asset management roles across various high-value real estate portfolios. He was most recently the Controller at Alignvest Student Housing REIT, managing assets with a fair market value of $1.7 billion. Before that, he served as Fund Controller at Montez Corporation, overseeing institutional investment and asset management for a $1.5 billion portfolio. Ali has also held significant positions at Granite REIT, with a $5 billion market value, and Kingsley Management Inc., where he contributed to both residential and commercial investments. Earlier in his career, he was Corporate Controller at North American Development Group, managing a portfolio valued at $5 billion.

Ali has a Masters of Commerce from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, and holds the CPA, CGA, and FCCA designations.