Ahmed Kadous brings over two decades of FMCG leadership, currently serving as CEO of KSA & Bahrain at IFFCO Group where he spearheads market expansion and operational excellence. Previously Chief Commercial Officer at First Mills, he drove strategic growth through collaboration and commercial innovation. His career reflects mastery in sales, marketing, and team leadership, consistently delivering impactful strategies aligned with organizational success.
Current Leadership at IFFCO Group
As CEO KSA & Bahrain for IFFCO Group, Ahmed directs full operations across two key markets, optimizing:
- Supply Chain Management: Streamlining logistics for maximum efficiency.
- Market Penetration: Identifying and capturing new opportunities in the region.
- Profitability: Balancing aggressive growth with operational rigor.
Chief Commercial Officer at First Mills
Ahmed served as Chief Commercial Officer at First Mills in Jeddah, where he shaped commercial direction across sales, marketing, and distribution. He fostered cross-functional collaboration to accelerate revenue growth and market positioning in the milling sector. His tenure emphasized strategic planning, performance optimization, and alignment with corporate objectives.
“Commercial excellence emerges when empowered teams execute aligned strategies with unwavering focus on growth and optimization.”
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A Legacy of Growth: Progressive Leadership at Savola Group
Ahmed spent nearly 16 years at Savola Group, advancing through senior roles including S&D Executive Director, Commercial Director, and Group Business Development Senior Manager across MENA.
As S&D Executive Director, he monitored strategy implementation, channel development, and cost optimization. Earlier positions as National Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager in Egypt built his foundation in territory management and sales execution.
Early Career Foundations & Academic Excellence
Ahmed began as a Sales Supervisor at Savola Group and previously led sales teams at Unilever as a Sales Team Leader. These roles honed his ability to drive results in dynamic, high-volume environments.
His strategic prowess is backed by a robust academic background:
- MBA in Marketing: Paris ESLSCA Business School.
- Bachelorโs Degree: Accounting and Business Management from Tanta University.
Leadership Philosophy
Ahmed champions team empowerment, operational optimization, and value-aligned execution as drivers of enduring commercial success. He blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership to unlock growth potential across markets.
Inspired Magazine proudly features Ahmed Kadous among the Founders & CEOs category, recognizing his transformative commercial leadership across FMCG giants like IFFCO Group, First Mills, Savola Group, and Unilever.
