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Zahed Ahmed

Zahed Ahmed

Cambridge Research Group Consultant —

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Work experience
  • Cambridge Research Group (Nov 2019 – Present)
    • Conducted pragmatic inquiry in partnership with client organisations
    • Advised technology startups from conception to market analysis, fundraising, and development
    • Notable projects: bipo bank, CleverChain, RentJoy, web3 payments orchestration platform
  • VODworks / Kumopay – web3 Consultancy (Nov 2023 – Present)
    • Assisted in market validation, business strategy, and product definition of a web3 payment orchestration platform
    • Conducted investment appraisal for a major private equity client
    • Led business development for the core consulting business
  • Zebra.Associates – Niche Commercial Strategy Firm (Sep 2023 – Oct 2023)
    • Conducted extensive data analysis for a luxury hotel chain
    • Delivered recommendation to CMO and CEO
  • NewLink Consulting – Investment Banking Strategy Firm (Mar 2022 – Jan 2023)
    • Acted as a client strategy partner
    • Contributed to firm’s revenue and margin targets
  • ChangeForce – Founder (Jul 2013 – Dec 2019)
    • Led strategy and change projects for various clients
    • Clients included HSBC, Credit Suisse, UBS, DWS, and Deutsche Bank
  • Capco – Principal, Capital Markets Consulting (Jan 2011 – Jul 2013)
    • Managed strategy and transformation consulting assignments
  • Investance – Strategy Consultant (Jul 2009 – Dec 2010)
    • Provided strategic advisory to investment banks
  • Detica – Account Lead (Jun 2007 – Jul 2009)
    • Delivered strategy and change projects for government and banking clients
  • Sapient – Senior Associate (Sep 2004 – Jun 2007)
    • Senior business consultant across various sectors
  • University of Cambridge Researcher (Jun 2004 – Sep 2004)
    • Research role in computational linguistics
Education
  • BA, MA Computer Science, Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
  • PhD in Computational Linguistics & Machine Learning, University of Leeds (completed 5 of 7 years)
Additional information
  • Strategy advisor to several UK charities
  • Philanthropy advisor to family foundations and high-net-worth individuals

Key Skills: - Commercial & Operational Strategy - Investment & Market Due Diligence - Financial Modeling - Banking & Fintech - Business Growth & Development - Project & Program Management - Tech & AI Product Development