Ali Lehry

Managing Director, India


Mumbai - India
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Ali is a veteran fire safety executive with over 25 years of experience delivering turnkey fire protection solutions across India. He founded Cease Fire in 2000 and grew it from a 4-person start-up into a 50-person firm with USD 5 million annual turnover. Under his leadership, the company completed more than 1,000 projects across sectors including commercial real estate, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, defence, transportation, warehouse and logistics, manufacturing plants, and mission-critical facilities such as data centers and airports. Ali brings hands-on experience in system design, project execution, compliance with NFPA, IS, and local codes and team management. He has a strong track record of driving operational efficiency, building trusted client relationships, and ensuring high standards of safety and quality.

Education / Certifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics
  • Member, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
  • Registered Member, All India Association of Industries (AIAI)
  • Registered Member, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Areas of Expertise
Fire + Life Safety Systems Design Fire Alarm + Detection Systems Fire Suppression Systems Design + Consulting Lithium-Ion Battery + Energy Storage Systems Building, Fire + Life Safety Codes Fire Safety Engineering Fire Protection System Inspection and Testing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Project Management