Ahmed is responsible for directing and expanding the Franklin LibertySharesTM ETF business across major Canadian Investment Dealers and financial professionals. He has 15 years of experience in the ETF industry and 17 years in the investment industry overall. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton in 2017, Ahmed spent 10 years at BlackRock Canada supporting the promotion and growth of iShares ETFs. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in Commerce and Finance, and a major in Economics from the University of Toronto. Ahmed has completed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and has earned his CIMA designation from the Investment Management Consultants Association in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He has also completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH), Professional Financial Planning Course (PFP), Wealth Management Techniques (WMT) and has received the designation of Financial Management Advisor (FMA).
