Do we need AI in finance, given its costs? How can AI drive business growth, ensure security, and remain cost-effective for our finance department? As business leaders and finance professionals, we frequently face these shared challenges and questions.
To address these, we created ChAI with Alaan—a networking event dedicated to discussing AI in finance. It brings together top business executives and finance experts to share valuable insights, experiences, and lessons on AI implementation.
Key Highlights
• Connect with like-minded finance professionals and expand your network.
• Hear from Youssef Salem, the CFO of ADNOC Drilling, and Parthi Duraisamy, the co-founder and CEO of Alaan, as they share their experiences of using AI.
• Gain valuable insights into the practical applications of AI in finance from industry leaders.
Plus, enjoy a delightful selection of chai and refreshments.
Join us for the fourth season of ChAI with Alaan, an exclusive meetup for UAE business leaders and finance professionals to discuss AI.
To address these, we created ChAI with Alaan—a networking event dedicated to discussing AI in finance. It brings together top business executives and finance experts to share valuable insights, experiences, and lessons on AI implementation.
Key Highlights
• Connect with like-minded finance professionals and expand your network.
• Hear from Youssef Salem, the CFO of ADNOC Drilling, and Parthi Duraisamy, the co-founder and CEO of Alaan, as they share their experiences of using AI.
• Gain valuable insights into the practical applications of AI in finance from industry leaders.
Plus, enjoy a delightful selection of chai and refreshments.
Join us for the fourth season of ChAI with Alaan, an exclusive meetup for UAE business leaders and finance professionals to discuss AI.
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About the speakers
Youssef Salem
Chief Financial Officer, ADNOC Drilling
Chief Financial Officer, ADNOC Drilling
Youssef Salem is the CFO of ADNOC Drilling, the world's largest integrated driller, and has previously served as CFO of AIQ and Swvl. Youssef has over 13 years of investment banking experience, executing more than $100bn of capital raises, financings, M&A, and restructurings. He is a CFA Charterholder and was named a Forbes Middle East 30 under 30. Additionally, he is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Hub71 and an Adjunct Professor at the American University in Cairo.
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Parthi Duraisamy
Co-Founder & CEO, Alaan
Co-Founder & CEO, Alaan
Parthi Duraisamy is the CEO & Co-founder of Alaan, UAE's leading corporate card and spend management company. He started his career as a Software Engineer for Airbus and then moved on to Barclays Investment Bank, where he served as an Assistant Vice President. In his last stint before founding Alaan, he was a Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company where he led large-scale transformations and mergers, working with CEOs and leadership teams across multiple sectors and geographies – Europe, the US, the Middle East, and South East Asia.
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