Councillor Ahmed H. Zilani has been an Australian citizen since 2002 and has proudly called Mandurah home with his family since 2010. He values Mandurah as one of Australia’s most liveable cities, known for its natural beauty, strong community spirit, and family-friendly lifestyle.

Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with Cum Laude honours from Alabama A&M University, USA (1991), where he was named on the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement. In 1989, he made history when he was elected Student Body President at Indiana State University, USA, becoming the first non-American to hold the position.

With more than 20 years of business and leadership experience, Ahmed brings strong capabilities in negotiation, strategic planning, corporate governance, financial management, and community advocacy. His career has spanned both white-collar and blue-collar roles and included extensive international experience, providing him with a broad and practical perspective that he now applies to addressing local issues in Mandurah.

Since being elected to the City of Mandurah Council in 2019, Ahmed has served as a full-time and highly accessible representative for the community.

Positions held on Committees:

  • Planning and Community Consultation Committee
  • South West Regional Road Group

Key Priorities

Ahmed is committed to building a Mandurah that is safe, financially responsible, and full of opportunity. His key priorities include:

  • Community Safety: Advocating for safer neighbourhoods, action against hooning, and reduced crime
  • Fair Rates: Supporting responsible spending and opposing unnecessary rate increases
  • Local Jobs: Encouraging job creation and supporting local businesses
  • Transparency: Promoting open decision-making and accessible Council processes
  • Community Voice: Regularly engaging with residents at homes, cafés, parks, and community events

Above all, Ahmed believes in the power of community and leadership that listens and delivers. He works collaboratively to ensure every resident has a voice in shaping Mandurah’s future, guided by a clear principle: Low Rates, More Jobs, Less Crime.