Irfan Ahmed is a seasoned leader, speaker, and trainer with over 3 decades of experience working in various multinational corporations. He is currently the CEO of Hertz (a global leader in the car rental industry) in Pakistan. Irfan started his career with Siemens in 1991 and later worked with the container shipping giant Maersk. He joined Hertz in 2010 as Regional Head, Operations and was designated CEO in 2017. He offers a range of business and HR workshops and keynotes. His methodology focuses on experiential learning backed by concepts rooted in management sciences. He goes beyond bookish knowledge by grounding his trainings in practical examples, case studies, and occasional anecdotes.In his 30+ years of experience, Irfan has honed his gift of connecting with people across diverse cultural backgrounds and professional outlooks. He has served as a mentor to many and has engaged people in a variety of formats: as a Senior Executive and Team Leader, as a Guest Speaker at corporations and educational institutes, and as a Management Professor. Irfan has taught hundreds of students at universities including CBM, SZABIST, and Karachi University. Irfan has also represented his companies at international conferences in countries including Malaysia, the UK, Germany, Singapore, and many others. He has worked with senior leaders in the public and private sector in Pakistan, as well as international leaders at the Head Quarters / Regional Offices of various MNCs. He has also struck multi-million rupee operational management deals with companies including: World Bank, UniLever, P&G, GE, MOL, Shell, 3 Buhler, Mondelez, Bayer/Monsanto, Pepsi, L’Oreal, Grohe, Gerry Dnata 3M, Novo Nordisk, Bayer, Engro Group, Marie Stopes, Tapal, Wabtec, HRSG, Movenpick Hotel, Avari Hotel, EFU Insurance, JS Bank UBL, and many more.Irfan holds an Engineering Degree in Computer Systems and an MBA in General Management. He loves playing and watching cricket, traveling, and experiencing global cultures.