OHS Global Leadership
OHS Global started by investing in the hospitality industry in 2008, assertively and surely developing a robust portfolio in the restaurant business. Since then, we’ve developed and matured with our various businesses, recognizing the strength of collaboration. We understand that potential reaches far beyond ourselves: so we build the best teams we can to be successful. As it turns out, the core values that keep us grounded are the same ones that generate our profit.
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OUR TEAM
Maher Murshed / President
Maher is an internationally proven entrepreneur with a twenty-year history of developing landmark brands, experiences, and destinations from the ground up. He brings a unique blend of leadership, financial expertise, and hands-on human resources experience to each of his ventures.
Additionally, Maher serves as the President of OHS Global Inc., a boutique investment firm with a strong presence in the hospitality sector. He is also the President of ICON Legacy Hospitality, one of Canada's most respected full-service management companies, overseeing operations and strategic growth in the industry.
Anwar Ali / Head of Technology & Development
Anwar is a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience in software development, network architecture, and enterprise security. Since 2019, he has led technology strategy, software development, and IT operations at OHS Global, focusing on innovation, security, and process automation to enhance operational efficiency.
He also serves as Director & CIO at Ascent Group, where he oversees enterprise IT solutions, digital transformation, and strategic process improvements. Previously, he was a Product Manager at Ericsson, driving telecommunications innovation. He holds a Master’s in Business Management and is passionate about leveraging technology to achieve business growth.
Amer Ahmed / Head of Finance
Amer has gathered extensive experience over the past 20+ years in financial management for companies operating in Education, Retail, Construction, and Hospitality sectors in USA, Canada, Bangladesh, and Dubai.
As the CFO for OHS Global, he plays a key role in the decision-making process for managing investments as well as analyzing the performance of existing businesses. He has been a core member of the leadership team for many years and works closely with the CEO. Amer has personally developed extensive financial models that examine and understand business needs, helping to identify and present key financial performance indicators.
Ken Lam / Partner, Navigate Design
One of Navigate’s co-founders and principal designers, Ken’s decorated 18+ year career has seen him complete over 200 major projects in Canada and abroad, spanning restaurants, hotels, retail, residential, high-rises, cruise ships, nightclubs, and more.
His roots in both Asia and North America allow him to draw inspiration from all corners of the globe—ranging from old Chinese architecture, to Japanese manga, to mid-century modern furniture. Forever fueled by his love of travel, food, and a great drink, Ken’s hospitality-minded design philosophy emphasizes customer experience through touch, smell, sound, and sight.
“Successful design curates layers and evokes emotions,” Ken explains. It’s something you’ll feel every time you step into one of his spaces.
Norm Li / Founder, Norm Li
Norm Li is the founder of Canada’s leading architectural visualization studio, which has been collaborating
with designers and developers since 2002 to communicate their vision to the public.
They create engaging visual content that takes the story of a space to the next level. Norm works to constantly push the boundaries of his team; they are Always Better in all that they do. Best known for their renderings, they also provide animation, virtual reality, and photography services.
If it involves design and visual communication, Norm and his team can figure it out.
Abeed Azad / CEO, Kloth Studio
Abeed Azad began his career in the print distribution and logistics industry, serving various counties in Virginia, Maryland & DC. A dynamic entrepreneur, he was able to see success in this industry with his ability to effectively develop strong supply networks and strategically coordinate high-performing distribution teams
With a passion for the hospitality sector, Abeed has brought professional strengths and experiences to the Kloth Studio team. He is focused on overseeing daily operations and committed to driving business performance for his team and clients.
Rafaan Seraj / Director of Operations, Kloth Studio
Rafaan has been actively involved in his family-run garment manufacturing business for the last ten years. He brings substantial knowledge of this industry to the Kloth team. Having practical experience in the industry. Rafaan understands the entire product lifecycle, from design phases to the end product.
Rafaan graduated from King’s College, London with a degree in Business Management. He has strong business acumen and a strong commitment to ensuring that the manufacturing of all products is done effectively, efficiently, and continuously upholding the highest of standards.