Ahtesham I. Ahmed

Ahtesham I. Ahmed is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and business development within the financial services sector. Currently serving as the General Manager and VP of Sales for North America at Featurespace since April 2025, Ahtesham is responsible for overseeing sales and customer success teams, defining growth strategies, and enhancing customer retention. Prior to this role, Ahtesham held notable positions at Visa, including Global Vice President of Sales for CardinalCommerce, and Senior Director of Global Sales where leadership responsibilities encompassed global market expansion and strategic partnerships. Ahtesham's earlier career included significant roles at JPMorgan Chase, AZ Capital, Discover Financial Services, and Citi Group, demonstrating a strong track record of driving revenue growth and managing high-value client portfolios. Ahtesham holds a BBA in Marketing and a Global MBA in International Business from the University of Houston.