Ahmed Saeed

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Chief Executive Officer at Allied Climate Partners

United States

Overview

Ahmed Saeed is the CEO of Allied Climate Partners, a philanthropic investment organization focused on climate finance in emerging economies. A graduate of The University of Chicago with both a JD and MBA, his career spans senior roles at the Asian Development Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and the US Department of the Treasury, where he served two secretaries.

Interesting fact: Ahmed describes the impactful intervention of catalytic capital in climate finance as being akin to "venture capital for countries. "

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

Unexpressive

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Climate Finance
As CEO of Allied Climate Partners, his primary focus is on channeling capital into bankable, climate-related projects and businesses in emerging economies.
Emerging Economies
His work at both Allied Climate Partners and previously at the Asian Development Bank has centered on deploying capital and creating impact in these regions.
Sustainable Infrastructure
He recently discussed channeling capital into sustainable infrastructure in India, emphasizing the need for investable and de-risked projects.

Media Appearances

Allied Climate Partners Announces Ahmed Saeed as Chief Executive Officer. Featured in PR Newswire

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Allied Climate Partners taps Saeed as CEO. Featured in PE Hub

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Work History

9-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Allied Climate Partners
4-2019 - 9-2023
Vice President for East and Southeast Asia and the Pacific at Asian Development Bank (ADB)
10-2012 - 4-2019
Managing Director and Head of Public Sector Group (MENA) at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1-2011 - 7-2012
Managing Director, Investment Banking at Nomura International plc
1-2008 - 12-2010
President and Managing Director, Middle East at Cerberus Capital Management

Education

1993 - 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The University of Chicago
1994 - 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

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Exp : 17 Location : United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Allied Climate Partners
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Insights For Selling To Ahmed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ahmed is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ahmed

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ahmed move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Ahmed take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Ahmed

Personality Compatibility


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