Khalid Abdulla Janahi is a Chartered Accountant (England & Wales) with a BSc in Computer Science and Accountancy from the University of Manchester, UK. He brings over 18 years of business advisory experience and currently serves as Chairman of Faisal Private Bank (Switzerland), DMI Administrative Services, and the Islamic Investment Co. of the Gulf
(Bahamas) Ltd
Ala Khannak is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) and Economics graduate from the American University of Beirut (AUB), with seniorlevel
experience across leading organizations. He has overseen investments, corporate banking, and treasury functions, bringing deep expertise in
monitoring and controlling investments.
Dr. Jamil El Jaroudi, Founding CEO of Bank Nizwa, Oman’s first Islamic bank. He holds an MBA from Columbia University, New York, and a PhD in
Finance from the Kellogg School of Management. Recognized globally, he was awarded Islamic Finance Personality of the Year at the 4th Annual
Global Islamic Finance Awards.
Dr. Sanjay Amar, FCA, carries decades of leadership as Board Advisor, Consultant, and Group Director coupled with Group CEO/ CFO/ COO responsibilities of large diversified conglomerates in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia across Wholesale, Distribution, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Commodities, and Business Solutions. His experience spans Mergers and Acquisitions, Fundraising, Strategic Finance, Project Finance, and Trade Finance besides leading businesses through Turnarounds, Business and Financial Restructuring, Horizontal and Vertical Integrations, Risk Management, ERP Implementations, and setting up as well as managing Shared Services.
Senior tax and structuring expert with deep cross-border experience in corporate finance, international taxation, and wealth planning. His thought leadership and insights on tax optimization, succession, and investment structuring are widely recognized as pioneering in UAE, India, and offshore jurisdictions. He has framed The Global Tax GameTM and Wealth, Death & Taxes—two strategies simplifying complex tax and legacy planning for global families and enterprises.
Chartered Accountant and specialist in corporate finance, international taxation, and startup investments. Prateek is also the co-founder of IVY Growth Associates, which has invested in over multisector startups, while mentoring over 1,000 professionals in finance and entrepreneurship.
Seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of leadership in strategic planning, corporate finance, and performance management. His prior roles across key boards and subsidiaries underscore his expertise in governance, tendering, and fiscal oversight within the UAE’s energy sector.
Deep expertise in international compliance, business setup, and financial governance.. Known for her precision, responsiveness, and operational insight, her advisory work spans entrepreneurs, corporates, and investment groups seeking seamless market entry and sustained regulatory clarity.
Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in cross-border advisory, entity structuring, and regulatory compliance across the UAE and global markets. She has led strategic engagements focused on business setup,
licensing, and corporate governance for a diverse portfolio of clients including UHNWIs, family offices, and multinational entities.
Seasoned Chartered Accountant with 6+ years of experience in corporate and international taxation. She
specializes in cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance, advising multinationals on optimized, compliant tax strategies across sectors.