Hire the Best Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Kuwait

I help companies drive profits and increase productivity by enabling them to unlock the “Why”, “What”, and “How” through strong leadership and implementation of effective financial strategies and internal controls. A CA & CPA (Australia) Qualified finance leader with more than 18 years of diverse experience working for multinational companies within IT Services & Consulting, Software, Real Estate and Pharmaceuticals throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific markets. Specialist expertise within Corporate Finance, Accounting and Audit, Financial & Management Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Internal Controls, US GAAP & IFRS, Tax & Treasury Management, Fundraising & Investments and ERP Systems Upgrades & Implementations. An entrepreneurial and visionary finance innovator with a strong and robust leadership style. Highly experienced people manager with an open and collaborative communication style who cultivates loyalty and peak performance while aligning teams to achieve a common objective.

I am a proactive and meticulous Finance Professional, currently pursuing CPA. Proven ability to manage and develop financial strategies, capital planning, and audit agreements along with funds requirement for the project with specific proficiency in gauging levels of financial risk. I also have sound knowledge of Taxes, project accounting including financial modeling, investment evaluation and rev

Results-driven and accomplished Finance Director with over 15 years proven success of facilitating transformational change, migrating entities to modern ERPs, and implementing advanced & in-depth financial processes. Adept at leading and developing high-performing Finance & Accounting teams in high-pressure environments, while providing accurate forecasts. Demonstrated mastery of directing multiple major business projects to identify revenue streams and maximise profits. Proficient in advising senior management on adopting new financial systems and decreasing costs across business operations. Focused on building strong relationships with business partners, stakeholders, and bank executives. Passionate about incorporating strategies of collaboration, process improvement, delivering economic value, and adapting to changing financial trends.

Resourceful Account Manager with excellent client oversight, issue resolution, and relationship-building expertise. Maximized repeat business opportunities and utilized proven prospecting techniques to expand client base. High-level sales cycle knowledge and strong collaborative skills leading to optimum outcomes. I'm available for immediate joining with a transferable visa 18 status.

with extensive experience in the GCC (Saudi Arabia & Kuwait)

Hashem is a highly experienced Finance director with almost 4 years of experience in Finance & Accounting. With a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting & Finance and a CMA certification, Hashem possesses strong financial leadership and strategic decision-making skills. His expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, along with his experience managing and developing finance teams, makes him an ideal candidate for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position.

Minoo Patel is the former Chief Financial Officer & Member of the Board of Directors of the Al Mulla Group. The Group is Kuwait’s preeminent conglomerate, with 12,000 employees, operations in 8 countries & revenues exceeding $1bn. Minoo served on the Group Executive Committee & on the Credit Committee of Al Soor Financing & Leasing–the Group’s commercial lending arm. Minoo brings to the fore over four decades of strategic management & executive leadership experience, across industries & under varied operating environments. As CFO, Minoo was responsible for the Group's corporate governance, treasury, legal, risk management, capital raising & M&A initiatives. In addition to serving these corporate functions, he helped shape the Group’s strategic vision, architected its corporate governance structure, drove global expansion & incubated new ventures. Over the course of his tenure, while concurrently serving as CFO, Minoo, backed by the Board, established the Group’s financial services vertical. He founded & led businesses in industries ranging from insurance to commercial lending. Minoo served as Managing Director of Al Soor Financing & Leasing from 1993 to 2010 & as its Deputy Chairman until 2013. While at its helm, Minoo profitably multiplied the size of the company’s lending portfolio & in 2005, negotiated a partial divestiture, realizing significant value for the Group. In 2001, Minoo’s vision inspired the founding of the Al Mulla Exchange–Kuwait’s leading international remittance business. He served as its Managing Director until 2009 & led the acquisition of Modern Exchange Company, Oman. Previously, Minoo was CFO of pharma giant Boots India & held executive positions at Yusuf Alghanim & Sons and Murphy, India. Minoo is a Founding Trustee of the Kuwait College of Science & Technology, a university established in collaboration with IIT Delhi. He has attended the World Economic Forum, Davos, is a qualified Chartered Accountant & holds a B.Com from Mumbai University.

Seasoned finance leader with successful assignments as Chief Investment Officer, Head of Business Development, and Finance Controller Proven track record of 30+ years; 17 years in managing direct Investments M & A exposure in Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon & Turkey covering deals in dairy, cement, paints, logistics & equipment leasing, oil & gas services, and healthcare Network of contacts to facilitate deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution Areas of expertise include acquisitions & divestitures, valuation, negotiation, investment strategy, corporate finance, financial planning, profitability improvement, start-up operations, etc.