Ayla is the Founder and CEO of Planetive Pakistan and the Middle East, a firm specializing in energy transition, decarbonization, and future energy technologies. With over 20 years of experience in investments, financial advisory, and strategy, her expertise encompasses a range of sectors, including energy, hydrogen, minerals, infrastructure, digital innovation, and climate technology. Ayla has made significant contributions to sustainable energy practices, adeptly guiding organizations through complex financial landscapes.

With 15 years of board leadership experience, she currently serves on the boards of energy, banking, pharmaceutical, and engineering companies, where she brings her deep understanding of governance and corporate strategy.

As the Global President of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Ayla made history as the first South Asian to hold this prestigious position. This role underscores her global leadership and influence within the finance and accounting sectors. Her commitment to global development is further exemplified through her active involvement with the World Economic Forum's Global Future Councils on Energy Transition and the Mobilizing Investment for Clean Energy in Emerging Economies Global Taskforce, with focus on fostering innovative solutions for energy challenges worldwide.

Ayla has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and is an Eisenhower Global Fellow. Her academic credentials include an MBA from Lahore University of Management Sciences and an LLB from the University of London, complemented by advanced studies at Harvard Kennedy School, the University of Oxford, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University, and National Defence University, Pakistan.

She is also a sought-after international speaker, frequently addressing critical topics such as energy transition, clean tech innovation, emerging market finance, and sustainable infrastructure at high-profile conferences.