Ehsan Saya

Managing Director - Daraz (Alibaba Group) - Pakistan & Sri Lanka

Marketing & Sales

Organization Daraz

Location Pakistan

Professional Summary

Ehsan Saya is a seasoned business leader and former investment banker currently serving as Managing Director at Daraz, part of the Alibaba Group. He brings extensive experience in eCommerce, corporate strategy, and financial markets, with a strong track record in scaling digital platforms and leading cross-border operations. His expertise lies in driving marketplace growth, building strategic partnerships, and transforming commerce ecosystems across emerging markets.

Professional Experience

Sep 2018 – Present

Managing Director - Daraz (Alibaba Group) - Pakistan & Sri Lanka

Daraz

Lead overall business strategy and operations | driving growth across Pakistan and Sri Lanka | scaling eCommerce ecosystem.
Develop marketplace expansion initiatives | strengthening seller networks | enhancing customer experience and digital adoption.
Collaborate with regional and global teams | aligning business objectives with long-term strategic vision.

Nov 2016 – Sep 2018

Co-Founder, Head of Corporate Development and Interim CFO

JoeyCo

Co-founded logistics and transportation platform | leading financial strategy | building strategic partnerships.
Managed cross-functional teams including operations sales tech and marketing | supporting product development and growth.
Directed corporate development initiatives | enabling business expansion and operational scaling.

Jan 2013 – Nov 2016

Associate

Origin Merchant Partners

Advised clients on mergers acquisitions and financing opportunities | conducting valuation analysis | supporting deal execution.
Prepared pitch materials and managed junior analysts | ensuring high-quality financial insights and presentations.
Collaborated with senior stakeholders on transaction structuring | supporting negotiations and closing processes.

Education & Certifications

Academic History

Honors Business Administration (HBA), Finance

Ivey Business School at Western University

2005 – 2009

Professional Certs

Core Competencies

Investment Banking Financial Modeling Corporate Strategy E-Commerce Growth Mergers & Acquisitions Business Development