Dr. Musa Shaikh
Berkeley Middle East Holding
Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

• Royal Family Investment Advisor
• Berkeleyme & MS Voice of Global Women – Founding Director

Shaikh is a Certified Public Accountant, a Fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK, and a CGMA from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, an Associate member of the Institute of Financial Accountants, a fellow member of International Accountants. He is a Certified Internal Auditor from the Institue of Internal Audit, Florida, USA, a Certified Information System Auditor, and a Fellow Member of Securities and Investments from CISI, United Kingdom. He is a double graduate in law and business, LLB (Hons) from Buckinghamshire New University UK, a Master in Law from Kings College London, a Master in Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, a Master in Public Administration from Chichester University, He is a Certified Project Management Professional from PMI, USA. He has amazing capabilities to innovate, equipped with deep knowledge of Artificial intelligence, system architecture, and data sciences. He is a certified Amazon AWS Data Analytics and certified Solutions Architecture Professional. He has more than 20 years of experience in leading financial strategies, planning & budgeting, corporate governance, FP&A, VC, Corporate finance, strategies for turnaround, Risk and compliance management, acquisitions for startups & large projects, financial modeling, due diligence, and advise on leading key business complex matters on a global scale.

H.E. Aarefa Saleh Al Falahi
RAK Chamber of Commerce
Board Member

• Board Member, RAK Chamber of Commerce.​
• Board Member of RAK Insurance Company.
• X Board Member of Emirates Sports & Cultrual club (June 2021- June 2023).
• Member of Board of UAE Scout Association.
• Member of Board of Al Mataf Traditional Boat Rowing Art Society.
• Member of Board of Director for Vilal Housing .
• ⁠Member of Board Gulf Cement Company.
• Member of Board of RAK SME Association .
• Chairman of RAK Chamber of Commerce Exhibition Committee​ .
• Member of Business Industrial Academic Council Committee – HCT – UAE & Member of Computer Information Sciences Industrial Advisory Committee in HCT, RAK.
• Member of Women on Board Circle (2020) formed by Sh Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan.
• Ambassador for Srilions Company.
• Chairman of Emirates Sports Club Ambassadors.
• Vice President -Senior Branch Manager in one of the leading banks

Other Facts:

• First UAE female National to be in a postion of a Bank Manager in RAK city .
• Was recognized with prestigious award ( Service Society Medal ) by Sh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nathan for Social activities.
• Awarded as Top50 Women in leadership postion by Sri Lankian council
• Ambassador of Srilions sport club .

Mohammad Maqbool
Council Member
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Mohammad Maqbool is a Chartered Accountant from England & Wales, Canada and Pakistan. He is also fellow member of Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountancy (CIPFA) UK. He has extensive accountancy practice experience as a senior partner in various Chartered Accountants firms.

He is serving as Council Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) for term 2022-26, Chairman Education & Training Committee, Chairman Audit Committee of ICAP and Chairman Accounting Standard Board of Pakistan. He had been the President of Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA) in 1995 and 2015.

He served as a co-opted council member of Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA) UK for terms 2016-21 and he has also been co-opted as a council member by Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW) from South Asia for term 2023-25. He is also Technical Advisor to IFAC Board and Chairman of Public Relation Committee of SAFA. He is Dean of School of Accountancy of the University of Lahore since July, 2002. He is also a non-executive director of Bata Pakistan Limited.

Dr. Qaiser Anis
Alliott Management Consulting
Managing Director
Pakistan Business Professional Council Abu Dhabi
Honorary Vice Chairman & Founding President

Dr. Syed Qaiser Anis is a seasoned financial consultant with over 44 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and strategic business consulting. He is the Managing Director of Alliott Management Consulting and Managing Partner at Alliott Hadi Shahid, Chartered Accountants, both members of the Alliott Global Alliance. Dr. Anis began his career at Price Waterhouse Coopers in Pakistan and later served at KPMG UAE.

An MBA and PhD in Management Accounting from the USA, he is affiliated with numerous global professional bodies, including the Montana Society of CPAs, the American Management Association, and the UAE Accountants and Auditors Association.

Dr. Anis is the Founding President and current Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Business Professional Council (PBPC) Abu Dhabi. He has championed investment links between UAE and Pakistan’s financial markets, orchestrating key MOUs and capital market events.

Deeply committed to corporate and social responsibility, he serves as a trustee of the Indus Hospital in Karachi and was instrumental in the success of the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Arab Pakistan School in Abu Dhabi. His efforts in strengthening economic and professional ties between Pakistan and the UAE earned him national recognition, including an award from the President of Pakistan.

Muhammad Moin Khan
Muniff Ziauddin & Co.
Chairman

Mr. Muhammad Moin Khan, the esteemed chairman of Muniff Ziauddin & Co. an independent member of BKR International. He has been associated with the firm since July 23rd, 1980, and has served the profession in various fields, including audit, tax, corporate matters , management advisory services and other aspects. Mr. Moin has provided valuable assistance to the Honourable Sindh High Court in numerous financial cases. Additionally, he has conducted special audits on behalf of State Bank of Pakistan , Sindh Government, Privatization Commission, SECP and FBR among others. He represented CA students before Sindh High Court and Supreme Court and contributed a pivotal role in enhancing the membership of ICAP.

Dr. Rima Assaf
American University In Dubai
Director for the Center of the Executive Programs and Professional Services

Dr. Rima Assaf is Director for the Center of the Executive Programs and Professional Services And an Assistant Professor of Finance at the American University in Dubai. Her research focuses on financial market spillovers, FinTech innovation, ESG investing, and risk management in the financial sector. She has presented her work at international conferences and published in Scopus indexed and peer-reviewed journals. In addition to her academic contributions, Dr. Assaf actively mentors students in global competitions such as the CFA Institute University Research Challenge and the Amazon Transcend competition. She brings a practical and data-driven approach to finance, drawing on her regional expertise and international outlook.

Mai Al Jabari
SGS
Regional Compliance Manager

Mai is a Regional Compliance Manager for SGS. Mai has over 13 years of experience in leading and overseeing strategic and operational initiatives related to Risk Management, Internal Controls, Governance and Complaince
Mai is a fellow member in ACCA and holds CIA certification

Fatima Rampurawala
Human Made Ltd
Head of Finance

Fatima Rampurawala (FCCA, MAAT, M.Com, B.Com) is an experienced finance executive with extensive international experience spanning across multiple continents and two decades. She currently serves as CFO for Global Listing Ltd, an international leader in Electronic Programming Guides, while also holding the position of Head of Finance at Human Made Ltd, one of the world’s leading WordPress agencies.

Throughout her career Fatima has demonstrated her ability to build scalable financial architectures that drive operational efficiency and support global expansion. Her leadership has delivered excellent results, including doubling company revenues, extending cash flow buffers and massive cost reductions through strategic process reengineering. She has successfully implemented international share option schemes across distributed teams and overseen treasury management for global subsidiaries. Her core expertise spans financial modelling, international compliance, business transformation, and leading fully-distributed global teams. Fatima has navigated complex regulatory environments across the UK, US, Australia, Singapore, Canada, and the EMEA region, developing deep insights into international finance operations while leading distributed teams spread across the globe.

Based in Abu Dhabi, Fatima brings a unique perspective to global finance leadership, combining her proven track record of building robust financial foundations for high-growth companies with her expertise in managing diverse, cross-border operations. Her experience positions her as a valuable voice in the evolving landscape of international finance leadership.

Victoria Dones
Macro
Senior Finance Manager

Finance Leader | Strategic Advisor | Proud Mom of Two
As a dedicated finance professional, I bring over 10 years of experience. Passionate about
empowering internal stakeholders through data-driven insights and innovative solutions.
Beyond the numbers, I’m a mom to two energetic little ones who’ve taught me the art of
multitasking, patience, and creative problem-solving. These are skills that translate
seamlessly into my work. Whether balancing spreadsheets or snack time, I thrive on
challenges and believe authenticity drives success.

Natasha Naik 
Olam Group Of Companies 
Tax Regional Controller Africa

Natasha Naik is a seasoned tax professional with 20 years’ experience in the consulting arena as well as the private sector with roles in some
of the largest listed corporates in South Africa including Netcare Hospital Group, Momentum Group and Rand Merchant Bank as well as the
Singapore Headquartered Olam Group in the Agri space. She also served as a public sector auditor with the Auditor General, honing key
experience in the areas of governance and accountability.
Some key highlights to be noted in her career included her start at BDO – South Africa, a US foundered consulting firm. As part of their tax
graduate program Natasha was schooled to be proficient in tax legislation interpretation , tax policy drafting , opinion writing, tax health
checks and due diligence. Natasha’s subsequent positions included Momentum Group Limited, at that point the Insurance leg of the First Rand
Group which is one of the premier and largest financial services Groups in South Africa and is listed on the JSE as well as the Namibian Stock
Exchange.

Mustafa A. Khan
MKG – MKonnect Global Ltd.
CEO

Mustafa A. Khan is an experienced business consultant with over 25 years of expertise in finance, legal advisory, organizational development, and business transformation. He leads MKonnect Global Ltd. (MKG), a UK-headquartered consulting firm with operations in the UAE, KSA, Pakistan and UK. MKG supports start-ups and businesses in building sustainable business models, ensuring compliance and performance management, and improving investment readiness, while also offering outsourced functions and back-office solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
He is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, holds a law degree (LLB), and is certified as a CEDR Accredited Mediator (UK) and a Balanced Scorecard Professional (USA). Starting his career at Ernst & Young Pakistan, Mustafa advanced to senior leadership roles including CFO and Country Head in sectors like media, telecom, construction, and distribution.
Mustafa is deeply committed to capacity building, entrepreneurship, and human development. He has delivered training to entrepreneurs through NUST’s Hatch8 and the UAE’s BadiriAcademy, and continues to advise start-ups and small growing businesses (SGBs) across regions, using his broad expertise to drive sustainable growth.
A dedicated advocate for public speaking, social leadership, and professional development, he is a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), founding member and past President of the Chartered Accountants Toastmasters Club, and a mentor with ICAP. He is also a founding member of the Waseela Foundation, a charity focused on healthcare and social welfare in Pakistan and the UK.

Sadia Shakoor
Pure CS IT Infrastructure LLC
Head of Finance

Sadia Shakoor is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of recognized leadership in financial strategy, business transformation, and operational excellence across globally recognized organizations. She currently leads the finance function at Pure CS IT Infrastructure LLC in the UAE, where she drives financial performance, governance, and sustainable growth initiatives.
Trained at PwC, Sadia has held senior finance roles across diverse sectors including healthcare, FMCG, technology, international development, and hospitality —working with globally renowned organizations such as Nestlé, British Council, and NetSol Technologies.
Renowned for her blend of strategic insight and purpose-driven leadership, Sadia is a vocal advocate for risk resilience, inclusive leadership, and women’s advancement in finance. She has also contributed actively to the profession through her involvement with various committees of ICAP, including its Women’s Committee, championing diversity and professional development.

Rajaa Khoder
Merit Incentives
Group Chief Financial Officer

Rajaa Khoder is the Group Chief Financial Officer of Merit Incentives, a leading global engagement technology company headquartered in the Middle East. With over 15 years of executive finance leadership, Rajaa has been at the forefront of driving strategic growth, leading complex financial transformations, and championing investor confidence across the region.

Prior to joining Merit Incentives, Rajaa served as Chief Investment Officer at Rasan Group and held CFO roles where she played a pivotal role in steering IPO readiness, building robust capital structures, and aligning corporate strategies with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Her expertise spans corporate finance, capital markets, and regulatory governance, enabling her to successfully guide multiple companies through IPO journeys — from early preparation to market listing.

Throughout her career, Rajaa has been a strong advocate for empowering women in finance, serving as a role model for women CFOs in the Middle East. She has led initiatives across fintech, insurtech, and technology sectors, developing frameworks to evaluate growth opportunities, manage investor relations, and drive sustainable value creation.

Rajaa holds an MBA from the Lebanese American University, is an IFRS expert, and has completed executive programs in Fintech at Harvard and Leadership at Oxford. She is passionate about fostering transparency and innovation in financial markets, supporting private companies on their path to public listing, and advancing broader sector representation in capital markets.

Khulood Shaban
Berkeley & Lords
Director

Khulood is a philanthropist, a business leader, successful business entrepreneur, and the most influence Arabic women in Gulf region. She is the CFO & CEO of Berkeley Middle East holding an American Emirati Joint venture conglomerate with a diversified portfolio. Khulood career is diversified over several roles including CEO, Director Finance, Financial Controller, & Chief Financial Officer based on decade of experience. Khulood core expertise to manage financial transactions for the whole group and in ongoing projects, arises through Merger or acquisitions, study the fundamental and technical feasibility, evaluate the investment risks by applying high level financial management tools for stakeholders keeping ERP, budgeting, variance reporting aligns with financial strategy of the shareholders. Her strengths are innovative & creativity toward a particular business venture, preparation of business plan, coordination with external auditors, lenders, regulatory authorities, compliances, meeting with investors for arranging of Funds, building a capital Structuring simple and complex, IPO’s securities, active management, & financial decision making.