Ahmed Ashour

Ahmed Ameen Ashour is a forward-thinking, and results-driven leader who has dedicated his career to driving innovation and positive change in the areas of Ed-Tech and Sustainability. As of 2023, Ahmed has assumed the pivotal role of Chief Sustainability Commercial Officer at Microsoft, bringing his extensive leadership expertise to the forefront of the company's sustainability initiatives. In this new role, Ahmed's primary responsibility is to help enable organizations both in public and private sector on their ESG journey through leveraging Microsoft's Sustainability Cloud Solutions. His focus is on developing and implementing scalable business and go-to-market strategies for Microsoft's Cloud for Sustainability platform, empowering organizations to make a significant impact through sustainable innovation, digital transformation, and growth. A thought leader in sustainability, Ahmed is committed to engaging with partners and startups to develop innovative sustainability solutions that can quickly go-to-market. His passion for making a positive impact on the future of our planet is evident in his commitment to building a better future for generations to come. Ahmed began his journey at Microsoft in 2008 as an Industry Solutions Lead for Education, following a decade-long career in education consultancy across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa region. He holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Louisville (US)