Ali A Liaqat
About Ali A Liaqat
Ali A Liaqat serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Carta Ventures, where he focuses on corporate development and strategic investments. He has a diverse background in investment banking and corporate development, having held key positions at firms such as Citi, Barclays Capital, and Salesforce.
Work at Carta
Ali A Liaqat serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Carta, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he plays a critical part in corporate development and strategic investments. He leads the CartaX platform, which provides liquidity solutions for private companies. Additionally, he oversees the Employee Financial Services business lines, focusing on enhancing employee equity management. Previously, he worked as VP of Strategy & Operations at Carta from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to the company's growth strategy by incubating new geographical markets and business lines.
Previous Experience
Before joining Carta, Ali A Liaqat held various positions in notable companies. He worked at Salesforce.com as a Senior Manager in Corporate Development and Emerging Business Operations from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Senior Manager at Salesforce Ventures from 2010 to 2013. His experience includes roles at Barclays Capital as a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst from 2008 to 2010 and at Lehman Brothers as a Technology M&A Investment Banking Analyst in 2007. Additionally, he was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company from 2016 to 2018 and a Summer Associate in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Ali A Liaqat holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Harvard Business School. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in corporate strategy and development, particularly in the context of private equity and investment banking.
Background
Ali A Liaqat began his career as an Analyst in Global Corporate & Investment Banking at Citi in 2006 for a brief period in Lahore, Pakistan. He has since built a diverse career in corporate development and strategy, with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions. His roles have spanned various sectors and geographical locations, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Leadership and Management
In his current role at Carta, Ali A Liaqat manages strategic partnerships aimed at driving business growth and innovation. His leadership in overseeing the Employee Financial Services business lines highlights his commitment to enhancing employee equity management. His experience in managing teams and projects across multiple organizations underscores his capabilities in strategic planning and operational execution.