Imran Ahmad

Entrepreneurial Spirit

President Obama’s inauguration speech, in which he mentioned a new era of ‘mutual respect’ between America and the Muslim world, inspired Imran to do something to contribute.  He immediately went up to his study, pulled open a map of the United States, plotted a circular route around the entire country, and set about contacting potential hosts in each city.  He thus organised a US speaking tour, and in mid-March he embarked upon it – driving 13,934 miles in a hybrid car, with 41 events in 39 cities.  This extraordinary experience and the extremely positive responses from American audiences established Imran as a natural communicator and humorous, insightful speaker. 

Compelling Keynote Speaker

Imran is a compelling and entertaining speaker, and received rave reviews from the audiences of his US tour – some suggesting that he should have been a stand-up comedian or an actor.

On the subject of ‘Islam and the West’, Imran’s main theme is ‘re-humanisation’ in the way that we deal with other parties.  He weaves an intricate and compelling narrative of personal experiences which touch upon many subject areas: English Literature, sociology, religion, international relations, global politics, modern history, Homeland Security – told in a compelling, humorous and human way which keeps the audience spellbound.  His account of the path to publication and the stubborn determination it required – whilst still doing his demanding, corporate ‘day job’ – is an enlightening and laugh-out-loud motivational and inspirational story, with many lessons about making assumptions and seizing opportunities. 

Media and Current Affairs

Imran is on the Board of British Muslims for Secular Democracy, a diverse organisation which has the goal of dissolving the myth that all Muslims can be grouped together to fit a single stereotype, as well as opposing the imposition of theocratic and regressive cultural values on any individual, group or gender. 

He has appeared on BBC television, Sky television, SBS television (Australia), Voice of America television, Press TV, National Public Radio, BBC radio (many times), Radio Australia, and ABC Radio National (Australia).

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