Ahmed Shaker Kasem
Group Executive Vice President @PAG Direct
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WORK HISTORY
Group Executive Vice President @PAG Direct
Richmond Hill, ON, CA
EDUCATION
Minia University
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Ivey Business School at Western University
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT AHMED SHAKER KASEM
I’m a strategic operations executive with almost two decades of leadership experience across several industries, including automotive, Retail, FinTech start-ups, dealership operations, and multi-site operations. Known for transforming underperforming business units into high-growth, high-efficiency operations, I bridge engineering and complex logic with executive strategy to deliver sustainable results.As Executive Vice President, I lead performance optimization, cross-functional alignment, and operational transformation across multiple dealership brands. My leadership is grounded in data, process, and execution, and refined through international experience across Canada, Qatar, and the Middle East.I specialize in :Operational Turnaround & Efficiency StrategyGo to Market Strategy (GTM)Product launch and Commercialization StrategyAutomotive Operations LeadershipP & L Management & Cost OptimizationTeam Structure & Performance DevelopmentE-commerce EnablementExecutive-Level Strategic Planning & Board ReportingI’ve built high-performing teams, led culture change initiatives, introduced standard operating procedures (SOPs) across departments, and earned multiple “Great Place to Work” recognitions. From launching e-commerce platforms to aligning legacy systems with modern customer experience, my work is deeply rooted in solving problems that others often avoid.Colleagues and leaders describe me as calm under pressure, analytical, and values-driven. I bring focus, discretion, and long-term thinking to high-stakes decisions—especially in growth or turnaround scenarios. I excel in roles that require independent judgment, strategic clarity, and relationship-building through trust, not volume.Currently exploring: COO/ CEO-track executive opportunities, board roles, or advisory engagements where transformation, operational rigour, and leadership integrity are required.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a strategic operator, a hands-on advisor, or a boardroom-level leader who drives change through clarity, trust, and results.Executive leadership | Automotive operations | COO | CEO | P&L management | Turnaround strategy | Board advisory | Performance optimization | E-commerce | SOP implementation | Cross-functional leadership | Global experience | Strategic planning | Dealership operations | Growth strategy
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