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Dr. Syed Aftab Ahmed is a University Lecturer and Dubai-based academic, business professional, entrepreneur and consultant with extensive experience in higher education, business management, marketing, HR, FMCG, retail, supply chain and business development.
Dr. Syed Aftab Ahmed
Field of Expertise: Corporate-academic integration; Entrepreneurial Mentoring; Business Networking; Leadership-driven Skill Development; Future Industry Skills
Campus: Dubai
Office Hours: By Appointment
Dr. Syed Aftab Ahmed is a University Lecturer and Dubai-based academic, business professional, entrepreneur and consultant with extensive experience in higher education, business management, marketing, HR, FMCG, retail, supply chain and business development. He has taught and mentored students across business, management, marketing and HR disciplines, bringing practical industry experience into the classroom. As Managing Director of a management and HR consultancy, he has also held senior commercial positions linked to internationally recognised brands including Samsung, Philips, Citizen, Casio, Konica and Frigidaire. His academic work places particular emphasis on entrepreneurship, employability, future skills and strong corporate-university-student connections.
• 2026 - Adjunct Faculty, University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Dubai, UAE
• 2023-2026 - Visiting Professor, Britts Imperial College, UAE
• 2021 - Visiting Faculty, Jagran Lake City University, Bhopal, India
• 2017-2025 - Adjunct Faculty / Assistant Visiting Professor, College of Business Administration, Ajman University, UAE
• 2013-Present - Managing Director, Ace Management Concepts, Dubai, UAE
• 2020-Present - Member, BNI - Business Networking International; also served as Director Consultant, BNI North Dubai
• 2009-2012 - Marketing Director, Decision Management Consultants, Dubai, UAE
• 2006-2008 - Senior Business Manager, Philips, Al Ghandi Electronics, Dubai, UAE
• 2001-2006 - Commercial Manager / CEO, SARCO (Al Seeb Technical Est.), Muscat, Oman
• 1997-2001 - Showroom Manager / Branch In-Charge, Juma Al Majid Group, Dubai, UAE
• 1996-1997 - Marketing Executive, Reliable Group of Companies, India
• 2023-2026 - Visiting Professor, Britts Imperial College, UAE
• 2021 - Visiting Faculty, Jagran Lake City University, Bhopal, India
• 2017-2025 - Adjunct Faculty / Assistant Visiting Professor, College of Business Administration, Ajman University, UAE
• 2013-Present - Managing Director, Ace Management Concepts, Dubai, UAE
• 2020-Present - Member, BNI - Business Networking International; also served as Director Consultant, BNI North Dubai
• 2009-2012 - Marketing Director, Decision Management Consultants, Dubai, UAE
• 2006-2008 - Senior Business Manager, Philips, Al Ghandi Electronics, Dubai, UAE
• 2001-2006 - Commercial Manager / CEO, SARCO (Al Seeb Technical Est.), Muscat, Oman
• 1997-2001 - Showroom Manager / Branch In-Charge, Juma Al Majid Group, Dubai, UAE
• 1996-1997 - Marketing Executive, Reliable Group of Companies, India
• PhD in Marketing - Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance - University of Pune, India
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology - Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance - University of Pune, India
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology - Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India
• Best Adjunct / Visiting Faculty Award (2019-20)
• Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award (June 2021) - awarded by the Chancellor for excellence in teaching
• Teaching Excellence - College of Business (May 2025)
• Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award (June 2021) - awarded by the Chancellor for excellence in teaching
• Teaching Excellence - College of Business (May 2025)