Chief Future Officer

“The most important thing is balancing your long-term investments with your short-term regulatory shifts which are coming in on a regular basis.”

“Acquisitions are not about now, but forever. It’s not just about winning a deal today, it’s about the long view, the trust you build, and the relationships that carry the integration forward.”

"You really don't learn and grow if you don't take on new challenges. I think that's the only way you can develop.”

"The biggest challenge wasn’t the procedures themselves but shifting the mindset, especially when it comes to sharing financial data and institutionalizing decision-making. Today, transparency means involving partners and investors in the information, and clear communication is the key to achieving that.

“Transformation is not a one-day story. It’s about how you manage the middle, the broken pieces, the low-hanging fruit, the structural changes. That’s where real leadership shows.”

“A real CFO isn’t just managing numbers, they’re thinking forward, shaping mindsets, and elevating others. I tell my team: you're the CFO of your domain. Own it, lead it, present it.”

The role of finance has really evolved and we really need finance to be a strategic business partner, not just being like a cost center or asset protection.

"The region is ideally positioned to play a significant role in global finance. I see more global funds and asset managers using the Middle East as a base. This influx will naturally drive significant employment opportunities in the financial sector."