About Azhar
Azhar Ali Syed
Executive coach to senior leaders operating at scale
Former CEO, CFO, CPO, board member, and committee chair
30+ years of global leadership experience
- Dallas, TX | Virtual Coaching Across U.S. Time Zones
Background
30+ years of global leadership experience
- Azhar brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience across the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, and North America.
- He spent 29 years with Tetra Pak in senior leadership roles spanning finance, procurement, operations, and enterprise transformation.
- He has served as CEO, CFO, CPO, and board member, leading organizations through growth, restructuring, governance, and large-scale operational challenges.
- Earlier in his career, he worked with EY and PwC in audit, tax, and consulting, gaining exposure to multiple industries.
- He has coached more than 500 senior executives.
Methodology
How I work
The work helps leaders see clearly what is happening, how they are being read, and what choices will increase their impact.
The approach is direct, practical, and grounded in real operating experience.
Audience
Who I work with
- CXOs and enterprise leaders
- VPs and senior Directors
- Leaders expanding scope and influence
- High-performing leaders preparing for broader responsibility
Qualifications
Credentials and partnerships
Coaching Credentials
- ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
- Executive Coaching Certificate, University of Texas at Dallas
Professional Credentials
- CPA
- NACD Directorship Certified
- IMD Lifelong Learning Program
Partnerships & Certifications
- Wiley programs (Everything DiSC®, The Five Behaviors®, Work of Leaders®, Agile EQ®)
- PrinciplesYou
- Hogan suite
- EQ-i 2.0