Ali Zaidi
About Ali Zaidi
Ali Zaidi serves as the VP of Growth at Pavilion, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in business transformations and growth strategy, having held key positions at Meta and McKinsey & Company.
Work at Pavilion
Ali Zaidi serves as the Vice President of Growth at Pavilion, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on identifying and leveraging growth opportunities within the organization. His responsibilities include collaborating with senior executives to implement strategies that drive business transformation across consumer-facing industries. Zaidi's expertise in growth strategy is instrumental in capturing value for Pavilion in the competitive market landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Ali Zaidi holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, where he studied Finance from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Lahore University of Management Sciences, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both finance and technology, enhancing his ability to develop effective growth strategies in his professional roles.
Background
Before joining Pavilion, Ali Zaidi held significant roles at leading organizations. He was the Head of Growth, Scaled Business at Meta from 2017 to 2022, where he focused on scaling business operations. Prior to that, he worked at McKinsey & Company as an Engagement Manager from 2013 to 2017, where he led growth strategy engagements. His career began at Procter & Gamble as a Consumer Insights Manager from 2005 to 2011, where he contributed to business turnarounds across various geographies.
Achievements
During his tenure at McKinsey, Ali Zaidi developed growth strategies that identified opportunities for value capture ranging from $500 million to $5 billion. He also worked on sales transformation projects that demonstrated potential top-line growth improvements of 25-50%. His experience at Procter & Gamble involved turning around businesses through consumer insights, showcasing his ability to drive significant impact in various sectors.