Mr. Ahamed Koya

Ahmed Koya, an Economics graduate, has written his impressive career path in the Gulf for almost four decades now. Mr. Koya came to the Gulf in 1973 when the challenges were many. He translated them into opportunities that defined his destiny. His language proficiencies in English, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Persian and Malayalam coupled with his extrovert, friendly persona has earned him a position of stature and respectable cordial relations with the Emarati Leaders, Prominent Nationals and Expatriate Population.

Ahamed Koya's impressionable career path began and consolidated with his long standing experience with Grand Stores – the region's premiere retail store and luxury goods Distributor, where he was credited with setting all the Grand Stores showrooms in the UAE and running its retail business till 2005.

He developed retail companies by improving their profile and portfolio. Implemented business strategy and enabled companies excel and utilized inherent talent/skills as an influential expatriate leader and not a follower in achieving business goals.

His business acumen was felt in all strategic areas of growth of Grand Stores, from setting up stores to sales and marketing and to acquisition of noteworthy agencies in diverse areas. Mr. Koya single handily established the Human Resources Development Department with a special skill to identify the right people for the right job. The plethora of brands handled under his administrative and financial acumen was a marketer's delight and pride during the tenure at the Grand Stores.