Seasoned finance professional with 25+ years with broad sectoral expertise including real estate, construction, private equity, retail, F&B, travel, e-commerce amongst others. Experience of reporting to Boards of major Corporates and Govt entities covering financial, corporate governance and control/risk management issues. Excellent financial reporting skills developed from experience uniquely supported by a strong M&A due diligence background and pragmatic, innovative approach. Significant experience in fund raising of $1.035b through bank syndication, issuance of rated Sukuk for $700m. Expertise in dealing with S&P, Moody's, International Investors, ensuring compliance with covenants & reporting requirements for exchanges, regulators and banks. Worked with global firms - Arthur Andersen, EY and KPMG locally in UAE & internationally, gained extensive advisory experience across a range of financial services including financial & operational restructuring, financial due diligence, review of business plans & underlying assumptions, cash flow analysis, restructuring and M&A advisory. Experience included working with Govt related entities and worked on the key restructuring projects in Dubai during 2009 & 2010. Also worked with leading regional private equity houses, corporates and family businesses, advising them on numerous M&A transactions both locally and internationally. Conducted various financial audits, accounting and reporting assignments including audit for statutory purposes, reporting under IFRS, Indian & US GAAP, business process reviews, assistance in managing business risks and on call assignments.In addition to finance, wide operational experience which includes areas such as IT, Procurement, HR, Administration as well as holding Chairman and Board positions for entities in the UAE. Participated as a panel and keynote speaker at major UAE events covering financial services and related sectors. Chartered Accountant along with B Com Honours in Finance and Accounting, have completed a General Management Program from IIM, Ahmedabad, completed the Institute of Directors Development Program. Recipient of two CFO of the Year Awards in 2014-2015. Received the Investment Grade Bond/Sukuk deal of the year and Sovereign/Quasi-Sovereign Financing Deal of the Year categories in 2015 for the Sukuk issued for $700 million.Most notable professional experience in the region include working with the Big 4, CFO of DIFC, Union Properties PJSC, Qatar Free Zone Authority, lastly CFO and COO of National Investment Corporation prior to joining Alef Group.