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Ali is the head of research and a member of the firm’s investment committee. In addition to his investment responsibilities, he oversees the firm’s client services and operations. He joined UAS as managing director in early 2003.
Prior to joining UAS, Ali spent over 15 years in the field of global strategy consulting, acting in various leadership positions with The Monitor Company, ZEFER Corp, and Interact. He has advised senior executives in a variety of industries, including health care, consumer products and financial services, with a particular focus on enhancement of shareholder value.
In addition to his consulting background, Ali has direct management experience with several professional service organizations and has been a founding member of startups in both high-technology and business services areas. He currently serves as a Director of Golden Eagle Asset Management, Inc.
Ali earned his PhD in Systems Sciences from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds an MS in Operations Research from Stanford University, and a BS in Industrial Engineering (summa cum laude) from Syracuse University. He is the author of several articles and coeditor of the book Internal Markets: Bringing the Power of Free Enterprise inside Your Organizations, published by John Wiley & Sons.
Ali is married with two young children and enjoys skiing, soccer, and squash. He lives in Manhattan.
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