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Anthony Ali

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Anthony Ali is a seasoned C-suite executive with a history of leading successful operations across industries ranging from scientific instruments to food and beverage. Over a career spanning multiple Fortune 500 companies in Canada, the United States, and international markets, he has been involved in transactions totaling more than 2.1 billion. Anthony brings this wealth of knowledge to his current role as a Managing Director at STS Capital Partners, providing expert guidance to our clients on the journey to achieving an Extraordinary Exit. Combining a deep background in chemistry and manufacturing with an innovative business strategy mindset, Anthony established a career that has proven a powerful asset for several companies he has served. In addition to being a business leader, he has co-authored multiple publications and holds two patents, with two more pending.

Anthony Ali

His career began as a research chemist at National Silicates, before he joined Abitibi-Price Inc., a prominent manufacturer of newsprint and roundwood specialty products. In 1993, he was selected from over 6,000 employees at the company for a prestigious fellowship at McKinsey & Company. He later served as the Vice President of Logistics and Administration at Azerty Inc., the largest distributor of IT consumables in the United States, for four years before it was sold to United Stationers, where he remained in a leadership role for six years.  

In the next chapter of his career, he was the Global Director of Operations and Customer Allegiance at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a leading global provider of scientific equipment. After that role, he served as the Global Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Allegiance at Enerworks Inc., a North American manufacturer of solar thermal systems.  

Most recently, Anthony was the Managing Director of Goddard Enterprises Ltd (GEL), a conglomerate with 130 companies across 27 countries, where he spent over a decade, from 2013 to 2026. He was responsible for oversight, strategy development, and day-to-day management of GEL’s seven divisions, restructuring the company, divesting non-core assets, and implementing a growth strategy across its footprint throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Under his leadership, GEL completed 15 acquisitions and 7 divestitures, with total transaction value of 1.2 billion.   

Anthony graduated with an honors degree in chemistry from the University of Toronto and completed a postgraduate degree in executive marketing from Western University. He has also served on several boards internationally.  

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Former Goddard Enterprises Managing Director Anthony Ali Joins STS Capital Partners as Managing Director and Partner  

October 19, 2026

STS Capital Partners is pleased to announce that Anthony Ali is joining the firm as Managing Director and Partner, bringing extensive international leadership experience and a proven track record in b…

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