ali mehdi

About Me

Location
Ontario, Canada
Languages
English

As a global senior H.R executive & consultant with a growth mindset, I along with the power of teams have  demonstrated success in articulating, aligning & executing HR strategies with companies experiencing disruption, transformation & high growth. Any product, service, delivery, innovation, technology etc. is only as good as the people behind it. I encourage and guide companies to embrace the notion that people are their single biggest differentiator.

A highly successful practitioner, with a proven track record in driving organizational development, change & transformation initiatives, and leadership & culture development that helps build & sustain highly engaged, innovative & learning work cultures.

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Experience

Notable Career History

  • 15 years in C-level HR roles in major telecom, trade  & manufacturing environments
  • Global HR business partnering lead role – USA
  • Coach to senior and C level professionals & business executives

Testimonials

“Ali is an astute commercial HR leader. He has a good balance of the long term strategy required together with the need to be agile and innovative in his HR thinking. He demonstrates great influencing and coaching skills with leadership teams and the HR function together with ability to drive innovative solutions for raising the bar in HR practices.” Jacky (Morrissey) Simmonds, Chief People Officer at Experian

“I was lucky to have Ali as a sparring partner as we embarked on post merger integration at Jazz. His apolitical personality and objective approach made him a trustworthy sounding board – someone who always told me what I needed to hear rather than what I would have wanted to hear – invaluable advice for any CEO taking his company through a digital and cultural transformation. Beyond functional HR competencies, what set Ali apart was his ability to cut across the organization and connect at all levels. The authenticity and simplicity of his communications along with a genuine concern for employees wellbeing and professional growth earned him respect from his peers and subordinates alike. The organization felt his impact and now his absence. Definitely a very hard to replace resource.” Aamir Ibrahim, President & CEO, Jazz (leading international telecom player)

Qualifications

Education & Professional Development

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
    American International College, Springfield, MA, USA
  • Participated in numerous international professional conferences, seminars and training from Harvard Business School, M.I.T, Cornell University, INSEAD, The RBL & Dave Ulrich Group, amongst others.
  • Served as president of board of directors at International School of Islamabad (U.S. State Department sponsored school)

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Notable Career History

  • 15 years in C-level HR roles in major telecom, trade  & manufacturing environments
  • Global HR business partnering lead role – USA
  • Coach to senior and C level professionals & business executives

Testimonials

“Ali is an astute commercial HR leader. He has a good balance of the long term strategy required together with the need to be agile and innovative in his HR thinking. He demonstrates great influencing and coaching skills with leadership teams and the HR function together with ability to drive innovative solutions for raising the bar in HR practices.” Jacky (Morrissey) Simmonds, Chief People Officer at Experian

“I was lucky to have Ali as a sparring partner as we embarked on post merger integration at Jazz. His apolitical personality and objective approach made him a trustworthy sounding board – someone who always told me what I needed to hear rather than what I would have wanted to hear – invaluable advice for any CEO taking his company through a digital and cultural transformation. Beyond functional HR competencies, what set Ali apart was his ability to cut across the organization and connect at all levels. The authenticity and simplicity of his communications along with a genuine concern for employees wellbeing and professional growth earned him respect from his peers and subordinates alike. The organization felt his impact and now his absence. Definitely a very hard to replace resource.” Aamir Ibrahim, President & CEO, Jazz (leading international telecom player)

Education & Professional Development

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
    American International College, Springfield, MA, USA
  • Participated in numerous international professional conferences, seminars and training from Harvard Business School, M.I.T, Cornell University, INSEAD, The RBL & Dave Ulrich Group, amongst others.
  • Served as president of board of directors at International School of Islamabad (U.S. State Department sponsored school)

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Reviews

  • Feroz J
    5 out of 5

    Excellent in his field. Has many years of experience behind him. Has managed, in the past, very large teams as well. He will absolutely be an asset wherever he goes. Very honest and determined.

  • Jacky s
    5 out of 5

    Ali is a forward thinking HR professional who was the CHRO of a big telecoms and fintech business in Pakistan. He was a great moderniser of the function. He was good both strategically and operationally. He was able to develop the function to attract more tech talent and also develop the leadership capability.

  • Aamir I
    5 out of 5

    Ali was a functional expert in human resources and a trustworthy business partner to the chief executive. His ability to reflect and respond to various situations instead of simply reacting highlighted his unquine quality.. That of thoughtfulness and giving measured advice. Ali also had exception listening skills. He used an interesting questioning method which allowed people to come up with the answers themselves.

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