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Value additions A Dynamic Business Turnaround Specialist with 28 years of robust experience in spearheading overall group finance, accounting, funding, commercial, procurement, taxation, legal functions, managing Commercial and Strategic Affairs of Diversified Family Business Units in local (UAE) and International markets (GCC, Asian Sub Continent, Far East Europe) of Group and its Subsidiaries. Solid experience and expertise in driving finance and commercial functions in Diversified Sectors: Manufacturing, Contracting Retail /Trading/FMCG /Distribution, E Commerce, Interior fit out joinery, Construction, Property /Real Estate, Pharmaceutical, Investment, Petroleum outfits. Instrumental in managing growth of business by ensuring Profitability and Positive Cash flows, Funding needs, Risk Mitigation in local and international markets in survival, growth, growth cum acceleration, restructuring phases, ensuring business units deliver results in line with annual financial plans. .Managing Mayhem in pandemic times. Finalist at CFO of the Middle East 2015-year award, CFO Middle East Magazine featured my Interview in its Sept 2015 issue-"Taking the Lead”. Renowned Speaker - In 2020, At Global accounting and finance virtual summit May 2020, Summit September 2020, Spoke on Managing Mayhem and Risks in Pandemic times. Delivered CFO talks for Global audience on “Business CFO “‘and how the role has changed in the pandemic Expertise in managing business and Group JV’s and acting as a strategic advisor to the Board for resolving any financial crisis. Holds distinction of championing and achieving comprehensive turnaround at two places. Driving and structuring local and international expansion in related and unrelated areas with effective ROI on expansion including mergers and acquisitions. Management of external audits with Big Four. Core Competencies Cash Flow Management in tight liquidity conditions. Cost Control and Cost Reduction. Fund Raising, Dealing with Banks at all levels. Running operationally Diversified Businesses Digital Transformation, Ecommerce Dealing with different nationalities and people management, Team Building. Dealing and influencing Board /Stakeholders Business Turnaround Specialist. Managing Mayhem in Pandemic times. Strong Negotiator, with Solution driven mindset. Innovation, Risk Mitigation. Business Process Reengineering / System implementation, Shared Services Hands on and strategic knowledge of Vat /Taxation Business Restructuring, Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence.