Israr Ahmed, the vice-president of the exporters body FIEO, has assumed the role of president on an interim basis, starting from June 28, until a permanent president is elected.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Israr Ahmed hails from India and comes from a Muslim family. However, there is no available information regarding his birthdate, family members, caste, hobbies, zodiac sign, or personal favorites.
EDUCATION
Israr Ahmed successfully obtained his MBA degree from Centro Universitário IBMR.
CAREER
He is a third-generation entrepreneur responsible for managing the family business involved in the manufacturing and export of footwear. In his role as the Regional Chairman of FIEO, he actively promotes Indian exports across various global markets. He engages with the governments of southern Indian states to assess the export potential of different products and provides essential support through FIEO.
Within the Farida Group, Mr. Israr Ahmed oversees the operations of several companies, including Farida Prime Tannery, India Shoes – Upper Division / Stanford Shoe Division, Jafra Insoles Private Limited, and Farida Tannery PLC in Ethiopia. In a candid conversation with India Seatrade, he shares insights on current export market trends, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the growth plans for the Farida Group.