Maruf Ahmed is the CEO of Dexian. He is driven by the philosophy of putting people first, then business, and then finance. Maruf believes it is possible to achieve great results when everyone is dedicated to working towards becoming the best version of themselves. He is committed towards creating an environment that allows individuals to thrive, thereby delivering better experiences for both clients and consultants. Maruf’s day-to-day priority is fostering a culture driven by Dexian’s values: Integrity, Transparency, Ingenuity, Authenticity, and Empathy.
He co-founded SIS Inc., which merged with DISYS in 1999. Later, he served as President of DISYS and Signature Consultants and was a board member and treasurer. Maruf has been with Dexian since 1998, starting as an IT consultant at IBM and later moving to Mobil Oil Corporation, where the foundation for Dexian was laid. He holds a BS in Engineering and an MS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from George Mason University. Notably, he has been honored in the Smart CXO Awards’ CIO/CTO category, listed among Staffing 100’s Most Influential People, and received the GMU College of Computing and Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award. Dexian’s motto is “In the Business for Good” and
Maruf challenges his leadership team and his employees to answer, “What are you in the business for?” He is in the business for unleashing human potential and fulfilling dreams through meaningful work. For him, Dexian represents a community living by its values, nurturing each other, realising employees’ potential, and encouraging personal and professional development. Maruf believes that success comes from happiness and gratitude, and he cherishes spending time with his wife, Sonal, their children, Seema, Simran, and Mahir, and his dog, Bali. He is currently working on his golf game and enjoys reading.
