Karim Ahmed is a distinguished real estate executive with over 25 years of experience in delivering large-scale developments and pioneering investment strategies across emerging markets. As Vice President of World Trade Center Abuja and Group General Manager at Churchgate, he has been instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s real estate landscape, leading multi-billion-dollar projects that drive urban transformation and economic growth.

Under his leadership, Churchgate has invested over $1.2 billion in landmark developments over the past seven years, including World Trade Center Abuja. Prior to this, the company developed Churchgate Plaza Abuja and Churchgate Towers I & II in Lagos. These projects have redefined commercial and residential
real estate, offering world-class infrastructure that attracts multinational corporations, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals. WTC Abuja, in particular, has emerged as a premier hub for business, luxury living, and retail, reinforcing Nigeria’s role in Africa’s global trade and investment
ecosystem.

Karim is recognized for his strategic approach to real estate development, emphasizing sustainable urban expansion, investment diversification, and infrastructure-driven economic transformation. He has successfully adapted global real estate models to the unique dynamics of emerging markets, ensuring
long-term resilience and profitability.

Beyond his corporate leadership, Mr. Ahmed actively engages with international investment communities, sharing insights on real estate resilience, infrastructure financing, and the evolving role of emerging markets in global trade. His contributions continue to shape discussions on future-proofing real estate
investments and leveraging innovation for long-term market stability.

With a career defined by visionary leadership and transformative impact, Karim Ahmed remains at the forefront of real estate innovation and investment across Africa and beyond.