Ali Kasa
Author | Entrepreneur | Board Advisor | Governance & Succession Expert | Transformational Leader
“Unlocking Potential. Creating Growth. Securing Enduring Value.”
With over 23 years of international leadership experience across 30+ countries, I bring a proven track record of strengthening governance, guiding transformation, and enabling boards and CEOs to secure enduring value.
I have served as Group COO, CEO, and Founder, leading organizations across investment, food & beverage, education, and corporate advisory. My work delivers shareholder value by aligning governance systems, risk frameworks, and leadership succession with global best practices.
As a published author of seven books on leadership, governance, succession, and entrepreneurship, my frameworks are adopted globally by boards and executives.
Key Governance & Leadership Achievements
Strengthened board oversight at TAJ Holding Group through global governance systems & frameworks.
Guided family businesses at Zenio Capital in restructuring, governance, and IPO preparation.
Led expansion, cross-border M&A, and transformation across USA & Australia.
Built COSO & OECD-aligned frameworks reducing compliance and reputational risk.
Value to the Board
- Enhance board effectiveness through governance & assurance frameworks.
- Provide independent strategic perspective rooted in ESG and sustainable value.
- Strengthen succession oversight and reduce key-person dependency.
- Guide CEOs through restructuring, exits, and complex transformations.
- Balance shareholder value with long-term organizational purpose.
Education & Credentials
Formal Education
LLB
MBA
Master of Comparative Laws in International Trade
Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Global Profile
Nationality: Australian PR • Albanian National
Languages: English, Albanian, Arabic, Malay
Experience: 23+ Years across 30+ Countries
Publications & Thought Leadership
Author of seven books, including:
- Keys to Productive Leadership
- Keys to High-Impact Corporate Governance
- Keys to Productive Succession Planning
- Freedom by Design
- Life Architect's Manual
MBA-level educator & executive mentor across multiple countries.
Speaker & trainer on governance, leadership, and succession planning.
Entrepreneurship & Business Building
As an entrepreneur, I have founded and scaled advisory firms, built governance and performance frameworks, and supported founders and family businesses navigating pivotal transitions. My entrepreneurial work focuses on designing platforms that blend strategy, governance, technology, and leadership development.
- Founder of multi-country advisory and leadership development platforms.
- Built governance, succession, and risk frameworks used across GCC and Asia-Pacific.
- Partnered with founders to design operating models, scale-up strategies, and high-performance teams.
- Developed transformation programs that align vision, operating rhythm, culture, and performance.
- Created tools, frameworks, and systems adopted by boards, CEOs, and entrepreneurs globally.
My mission is to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity, govern with confidence, and build businesses that endure beyond the founder.