Tariq’s professional experience extends over 18 years and includes nine years working for NatWest in a variety of frontline and strategic roles, culminating in being Head of Marketing, Sponsorship and Branding for their capital markets division, before moving on to work in the executive management team for the US based fund manager Alliance Bernstein. He is currently Director of Marketing, Corporate Strategy and Research at commodities trading firm Sucden in London

He is Vice President of a national youth organisation and among many other roles, he has also served as a governor of a local primary school for 5 years and as an executive member of the Racial Equality Council, and he has been involved with many initiatives on community engagement for over 15 years.

As part of its engagement with all sections of British society, the Conservative Party, under David Cameron, set up the role of Vice Chairman for Cities to ensure that the Party reaches all communities and understands their concerns. Tariq Ahmad’s experience puts him in an excellent position to continue this important work.

Commenting on his appointment, Conservative Party Chairman Caroline Spelman said: “I am delighted to announce Tariq's appointment as Vice Chairman for Cities. It is an important role with responsibility for ensuring Conservatives are engaged with all communities in our urban areas. The cities of Britain form the hubs of our commercial and social life. They are also home to many of the most deprived members of our society. Tariq will do a great job building on the hard work of Kulveer Ranger and Sayeeda Warsi.”