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CFO Leadership Summit

Redefining the Future of Financial Leadership

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About CFO Leadership Summit- Saudi Arabia

The CFO Leadership Summit brings together 200+ senior finance executives to explore the strategies, technologies, and leadership approaches shaping the future of finance. As CFOs face increasing pressure to deliver short-term performance while driving long-term value creation amid economic uncertainty, digital disruption, and evolving stakeholder expectations, the summit provides a platform for meaningful discussions, actionable insights, and high-level networking. Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and real-world case studies, attendees will gain practical knowledge on enhancing financial strategy, improving business performance, leveraging emerging technologies, and building resilient, future-ready finance organizations capable of thriving in an increasingly complex business environment.

What Sets Us Apart?

The CFO Leadership Summit Saudi Arabia brings together finance leaders, policymakers, risk executives, treasury professionals, and technology innovators to address the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the future of finance.

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Saudi Arabia's Finance Landscape

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Cashless transaction adoption transforming Saudi Arabia's financial ecosystem.

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Islamic banking dominates Saudi Arabia's financial services sector.

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Non-oil revenues accelerating economic diversification and growth.

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Finance professionals require reskilling for the AI era.

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SME lending expanding access to business financing.

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Insurance market growth strengthening risk management capabilities.

Advisory Board

Dr. Tamer Alsayed
Founder & CEO
ExecuFinity

Dr. Tamer Alsayed – Founder & CEO, ExecuFinity. Finance leader and AICPA & CIMA MESANA REG member, driving regional finance profession growth, member engagement, policy development, and strategic collaboration across emerging markets.

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Speakers 2026

Lelané Bezuidenhout
Mohamed Bellal
Group Chief Financial Officer
Pharma Pharmaceutical Industries

Mohamed Bellal – Group CFO, Pharma Pharmaceutical Industries. Accomplished finance executive with 26 years of experience leading financial transformation, M&A, governance, capital strategy, IPO readiness, and business growth across multiple industries.

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Bassel Azmeh
Ex-Director
Saudi Iron & Steel Company (Hadeed)

Bassel Azmeh – Ex-Director, Saudi Iron & Steel Company (Hadeed). Senior executive with 25+ years of expertise in M&A, strategy, governance, investments, risk management, and transactions exceeding $130 billion globally.

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Dr. Tamer Alsayed
Founder & CEO
ExecuFinity

Dr. Tamer Alsayed – Founder & CEO, ExecuFinity. Finance leader and AICPA & CIMA MESANA REG member, driving regional finance profession growth, member engagement, policy development, and strategic collaboration across emerging markets.

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Angelo Carella
Managing Director - Strategy and Performance Improvement
Alvarez and Marsal

Angelo Carella – Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal. Finance operating partner specializing in value creation, performance improvement, transformation, and special situations across energy, utilities, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Kurt Davis
Managing Director, Africa & Middle East Head of Debt Advisory
Alvarez and Marsal

Kurt Davis – Managing Director, Debt Advisory, Alvarez & Marsal. Investment banking veteran with $60+ billion in transactions spanning debt advisory, restructuring, project finance, M&A, private equity, and infrastructure investments.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Mohamed Aboubakr
Group Chief Financial Officer
Al Bawardi Holding

Mohamed Aboubakr – Group CFO, Al Bawardi Holding. Finance leader specializing in financial reporting, governance, compliance, auditing, and strategic leadership, recognized for delivering innovative solutions and high-performance financial management.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Mohsin Jalali
Group Chief Financial Officer
Lafana Holding Company

Mohsin Jalali – Group CFO, Lafana Holding Company. Experienced finance executive driving investments, M&A, ERP transformation, governance, and strategic growth across healthcare, real estate, construction, and diversified family office portfolios.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Hisham Alireza
Chief Financial Officer
SAMI

Hisham Alireza – CFO, SAMI Airbus. Strategic finance leader with extensive experience in aerospace and defense, driving financial performance, governance, business transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth initiatives.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Moazam A. Shah
Chief Financial Officer
AVALON Pharma

Moazam A. Shah – CFO, Avalon Pharma. Award-winning finance executive with 25+ years of global experience in digital transformation, M&A, finance restructuring, governance, healthcare leadership, and business turnaround strategies.

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Vicky Bhatia Guli
Chief Financial Officer
The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF)

Vicky Bhatia Guli – CFO, The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF). Seasoned finance executive with three decades of experience leading transformation, treasury, risk, operations, governance, and stakeholder engagement across banking and financial services.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Ahmed Elsayed Tayel
Chief Financial Officer
Azzad Saudi Company

Ahmed Elsayed Tayel – CFO, Azzad Saudi Company. Finance leader with expertise in financial strategy, governance, operational excellence, manufacturing, hospitality, and business growth across diversified consumer-facing enterprises.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Deepak Patro
Chief Financial Officer
Naqel Express

Deepak Patro – CFO, Naqel Express. Finance professional with 19+ years of experience driving financial strategy, analytics, governance, and operational excellence across logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, and global organizations.

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Shehzad Iqbal
VP Finance & Compliance
flynas

Shehzad Iqbal – VP Finance & Compliance, flynas. Award-winning finance executive specializing in IPOs, capital restructuring, compliance, financial transformation, investor relations, governance, and strategic growth across aviation and retail.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Abdul Rahman
VP Finance
Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)

Abdul Rahman – VP Finance, Saudi Binladin Group. Finance expert with extensive experience in construction, real estate, treasury, budgeting, accounting, corporate finance, IFRS implementation, and business performance management.

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Dr. Sadar Abdul Rasheed
Executive Director of Risk Control
Savola Group

Dr. Sadar Abdul Rasheed – Executive Director of Risk Control, Savola Group. Enterprise risk leader specializing in risk governance, hedging, analytics, market risk, digital transformation, and board-level decision support.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Hani Lakhani
Business Performance Director - Deputy CEO Office
NEOM

Hani Lakhani – Business Performance Director, NEOM. Senior finance and strategy executive with 20+ years of global experience in transformation, M&A, performance management, business growth, and financial leadership.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Khuder Shamieh
Finance Director
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Saudi Arabia

Khuder Shamieh – Finance Director, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Saudi Arabia. Finance leader recognized for driving profitability, automation, capital optimization, operational excellence, financial controls, and strategic business performance.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Syed Nabil Hussain
Senior Director Tax Accounting
Tawuniya

Syed Nabil – Senior Director & Head of Tax, Tawuniya. Tax leader specializing in Zakat, VAT, regulatory compliance, tax strategy, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex tax environments across Saudi Arabia.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Ahmed Elsayed Sherif
Group Head of Tax
ADES Holding Group

Ahmed Elsayed Sherif – Group Head of Tax, ADES Holding Group. Experienced tax and finance executive with extensive expertise in taxation, auditing, compliance, financial planning, and energy sector operations.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Ridvan Yigit
Founder & CEO
RTC

Ridvan Yigit – Founder & CEO, RTC. Tax technology entrepreneur helping organizations navigate real-time compliance, e-invoicing, regulatory transformation, and digital tax ecosystems through innovative enterprise platforms.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Mohammed Al Wadeai
Director, Group Financial
Consolidation and Reporting stc

Mohammed Al Wadeai – Director, Group Financial Consolidation & Reporting, stc. Finance leader overseeing group reporting, IFRS implementation, financial digitalization, governance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance for a leading telecom group.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Mohammed Etman
CFO
FlyAkeed

Mohammed Etman – CFO, FlyAkeed. Results-driven finance executive specializing in governance, fintech innovation, financial controls, risk management, operational optimization, and driving profitability through strategic leadership.

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Lelané Bezuidenhout
Eoin Fitzgerald
Eoin Fitzgerald, Head of Tax Technology
Keeyns

Eoin Fitzgerald – Head of Tax Technology, Keeyns. Tax technology specialist with 22 years of experience in indirect tax, automation, e-invoicing, governance, ERP integration, and business-focused tax transformation.

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Why Attend?

The CFO Leadership Summit brings together the latest strategies, technologies, and leadership insights transforming the finance function across the region. The event connects CFOs, Finance Directors, Heads of FP&A, Treasury Leaders, Controllers, Risk & Compliance Executives, and finance transformation experts to explore how organizations can drive sustainable growth, strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and create long-term value in an increasingly complex business environment.

Stay ahead of evolving finance trends through expert-led discussions, real-world case studies, and actionable insights from leading CFOs.

Gain insights from leading finance executives and industry experts as they share real-world experiences, emerging technologies, and practical strategies for leveraging AI, automation, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision-making within the finance function.

Connect and collaborate with fellow finance leaders to exchange best practices, address shared business challenges, and explore innovative approaches to driving growth, efficiency, governance, and organizational resilience.

Meet one-on-one with leading technology providers, consulting firms, and financial solutions partners offering innovative capabilities in finance automation, ERP modernization, treasury management, risk management, compliance, analytics, and business intelligence.

The CFO Leadership Summit is a high-impact, insight-driven platform designed for senior finance executives seeking actionable strategies, valuable industry connections, and practical solutions that support business growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

CFO Leadership Summit Saudi Arabia — Sponsor Intelligence

The buying intent behind Saudi Arabia's finance spend

Don't book a stand on a hunch. This brief is built from pre-event surveys and registration data across the CFOs, finance directors and treasury leaders attending the CFO Leadership Summit Saudi Arabia — a 96%-qualified pool, 88% of them finance directors or above. It's first-party demand straight from the buyers you want to meet, mapping where their budgets, timelines and priorities actually sit. Use it to target the right accounts, sharpen your pitch, and walk in with meetings that close.

96%Qualified buyers in the room
88%Finance directors or above
72%Buying within 12 months

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CFO Leadership Summit · Saudi Arabia
Sponsor Intelligence Report
Redefining the future of financial leadership
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FP&A & Financial Planning tops the demand map — lead with it on your stand
Where Saudi Finance Budgets Land
$1M – $5M
38%
Below $1M
35%
Above $5M
27%
Budget tiers · demand map · the priorities to pitch

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Partners 2026

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Riyadh Marriott Hotel

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