Shahreem Ahsan

About Shahreem Ahsan

As an M&A strategy consultant, I work in the intersection between financial services, power, infrastructure, and economic development. I started my career at the Big 4 and have helped businesses realize post-integration/divestiture transformation through a combination of CDD, risk assessment, and enterprise valuation services. I have a graduate degree in applied economics from Georgetown University and am keen on using my unique perspective to help organizations achieve their strategic objectives. My experience at the Hilltop helped inform my global outlook on business operations and public policy. In my free time, I train in Kyokushin Karate (Fullcon), run a grimdark Dungeons & Dragons campaign, and voraciously read Asian crime and fantasy novels- Functional Expertise: Business Plan Assessment, Market Sizing & Definition, Competition Benchmarking, Financial Modelling & Valuation, M&A Strategy, Target Search & Identification, Commercial Due Diligence, Value Chain Assessment, GTM Strategy, Consumer Survey and FGD Design. Select Industry Exposure: Financial Services, Infrastructure, Energy, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, and Telco.

Experience

1. Specialist Deals Strategy

   PwC

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Delivered market, commercial, and strategic assessments across Asia Pacific, supporting investment decisions, M&A transactions, and business expansions for global clients- Assessed growth strategy and financial feasibility for PwC India’s Tax Tech unit, identifying revenue drivers and competitive positioning- Validated business plan and market entry for fly ash and slag cement in Bangladesh, analyzing demand, customer segmentation, and unit economics- Evaluated India’s crane rental sector for a Korean client, conducting demand forecasting and capex recovery analysis to support investment strategy- Studied the smokeless tobacco market in Bangladesh, providing market sizing, value chain mapping, and margin analysis to inform go-to-market plans- Executed full commercial due diligence for a Japanese Zaibatsu’s acquisition of a leading modern retailer, aligning strategic fit with valuation considerations- Supported a Japanese MNO on rural market entry for smart feature phones, including tech-readiness, cost structures, and financial viability- Conducted target identification for an Indian FM provider, recommending acquisition candidates with strong strategic and financial alignment- Supported a development organization in evaluating a Bangladeshi commercial bank for debt capital injection, conducting sector benchmarking and financial due diligence- Helped facilitate multiple due diligence mandates for the largest proposed M&A in Bangladesh’s telecom sector, integrating commercial insights with investment models- Awarded “Dazzling Debut” and “Individual Performer” within 3 months for outstanding contribution to PwC’s Deals Advisory business.

Education

• Georgetown University

  Master of Arts - MA

• North South University

  Bachelor of Science - BS