Learn from Practitioners 

Saleem Sufi is a Global Strategic CFO with over 20 years of experience across Fortune 500 and private equity-backed organizations in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

An experienced executive coach and educator, he has delivered leadership programs and workshops across major global cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Milan, Riyadh, Dubai, and New York.

Saleem holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance, is a Fellow member of ICMA, and has attended executive education programs at Harvard Business School. He is the founder of MECA CFO Academy and is dedicated to developing finance professionals into strategic leaders.Saleem Sufi is a Global Strategic CFO with over 20 years of experience across Fortune 500 and private equity-backed organizations in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

An experienced executive coach and educator, he has delivered leadership programs and workshops across major global cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Milan, Riyadh, Dubai, and New York.

Saleem holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance, is a Fellow member of ICMA, and has attended executive education programs at Harvard Business School. He is the founder of MECA CFO Academy and is dedicated to developing finance professionals into strategic leaders.

Dr. Prashanth Southekal is the Managing Principal of DBP Institute, a global consulting, research, and education firm specializing in data, analytics, and AI.

He has advised over 75 organizations including P&G, GE, Shell, Apple, and SAP, and is a recognized thought leader in analytics and business performance. He is the author of Data for Business Performance and Analytics Best Practices, with the latter ranked among the top analytics books globally.

Dr. Southekal also serves as Adjunct Professor at IE Business School (Madrid) and has been recognized among the top global academic data leaders. He holds a Ph.D. and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.

Zia Mustafa is a seasoned CFO with extensive experience in driving financial transformation and operational excellence.

As CFO of Mosanada Logistics Services (part of the Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Group), he has led strategic initiatives across financial restructuring, performance optimization, and business growth.

His leadership is focused on aligning finance with business strategy to enable innovation and long-term value creation.

Syed Nadeem is a strategic finance leader with over 20 years of global 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 dedicated to advancing knowledge and best practices in finance and business performance.

Mohamed ElRouby is a global finance and strategy leader with over 20 years of experience in multinational organizations including Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, Takeda, Allergan, and Energizer.

A specialist in FP&A and performance management, he brings deep expertise in financial planning, strategic analysis, and business partnering.

He is CIMA-qualified and a certified FP&A professional.

Muhammad Anis Younus is the CFO of Al Fadhili Housing Company, with strong expertise in treasury management, financial reporting, and project governance.

He has led key initiatives in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting frameworks, and supporting strategic decision-making.

His work focuses on building robust financial structures that enable sustainable business growth.