Mr. Raheem brings substantial experience in both strategic consulting and implementation as well as operational business leadership. His deep understanding of market dynamics and addressing customer needs will be instrumental in strengthening AFT’s position globally, both for AFT’s current as well as future offerings.
Feb 11, 2025
Reinforcing its leadership and strategic growth focus, Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT), global supplier of stock preparation, screening, refining and paper machine approach flow systems for pulp & paper, food and mineral sectors, has appointed Mr. Ali Raheem as its new CEO.
He will work closely with AFT’s leadership teams worldwide to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. His leadership will support AFT’s continued expansion and innovation in key markets.
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Mr. Raheem has a career spanning over 30 years, working with multinational American, Japanese, and European companies in product development, market strategy, and business transformation. He has held leadership roles at Imation Corp, Ernst & Young, and Genpact, and much earlier in his career, was also with Japan’s oldest and one of its largest merchandise trading houses, Mitsui & Company Limited in Tokyo working in the paper industry.
He brings substantial experience in both strategic consulting and implementation as well as operational business leadership. His deep understanding of market dynamics and addressing customer needs will be instrumental in strengthening AFT’s position globally, both for AFT’s current as well as future offerings.
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“I am honored to join AFT and look forward to working with the talented teams across the organization. AFT has a strong foundation, and I am excited to contribute to its continued success and global impact,” said Mr. Raheem.
AFT leadership is excited to welcome Mr. Raheem as the CEO of AFT and thanks outgoing CEO Jacques Beauchemin for advancing AFT and wishing him the best in his new endeavors.
