Our Faculty

Learn from Practitioners 

The program is led by experienced CFOs and supported by specialized faculty with deep expertise in: Strategy, Finance transformation, Data & analytics,Leadership. You learn from those who have operated at the highest level.

Saleem Sufi

Global Strategic CFO | Founder, MECA CFO Academy

Saleem Sufi is a Global Strategic CFO with 20+ years of experience across Fortune 500 and private equity-backed organizations in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. He is an executive coach and educator who has delivered leadership programs in major global cities including Dubai, Riyadh, Singapore, and New York. Saleem holds an MBA in Strategy & Finance, is a Fellow member of ICMA, and has attended executive education at Harvard Business School.

Dr. Prashanth Southekal

Managing Principal, DBP Institute | Data & Analytics Expert

Dr. Prashanth Southekal is the Managing Principal of DBP Institute, specializing in data, analytics, and AI consulting and education. He has advised organizations including P&G, GE, Shell, Apple, and SAP, and is the author of globally recognized analytics books. He also serves as Adjunct Professor at IE Business School (Madrid) and holds a Ph.D. and MBA from Kellogg School of Management.

Zia Mustafa

Chief Financial Officer | Financial Transformation Leader

Zia Mustafa is a seasoned CFO with extensive experience in financial transformation and operational excellence. As CFO of Mosanada Logistics Services, part of the Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Group, he has led initiatives in restructuring, performance optimization, and business growth. His expertise focuses on aligning finance with business strategy to drive long-term value creation.

Syed Nadeem

Strategic Finance Leader | Founder, FBPToday

Syed Nadeem is a strategic finance leader with over 20 years of international experience across multiple industries. He specializes in business partnering, financial planning, and enabling strategic decision-making through actionable insights. He is also the founder of FBPToday, a platform focused on finance and business performance development.

Mohamed ElRouby

Global FP&A Leader | Finance & Strategy Expert

Mohamed ElRouby is a global finance and strategy leader with experience across multinational organizations including Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, Takeda, Allergan, and Energizer. He specializes in FP&A, performance management, strategic analysis, and business partnering. Mohamed is CIMA-qualified and a certified FP&A professional.

Muhammad Anis Younus

Chief Financial Officer | Strategic Finance & Treasury Leader

Muhammad Anis Younus is the CFO of Al Fadhili Housing Company with expertise in treasury management, financial reporting, and project governance. He has led initiatives to strengthen financial controls, improve reporting frameworks, and support strategic decision-making. His focus is on building financial structures that enable sustainable business growth.