TFS Gulf 
The Finance Story is thrilled to announce that we are finally hosting the long-awaited in-person networking event in Dubai.
Mark your calendar for 28th November, 2023 from 5.30-7.30 PM.
It is a great opportunity for you to make meaningful connections, advance in your career, and bring about a source of fresh ideas and new perspectives.
With a special focus on Finance and Tax professionals, you would,
- Gain valuable insights into the GCC market
- Finance transformation
- The evolving world of Banking and Fintech
- Conduct engaging peer-to-peer discussions
- Explore the latest in the world of finance and tax (non-technical)
Here is our Speaker Lineup for the upcoming event
Hany Elnaggar, Associate Tax Partner at WTS Dhruva
Hany has over two decades of experience in Corporate Tax in Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
Earlier, he served as:
- Group Head of Tax – AlTayer Group GCC & ME
- Head of Tax – Ericsson Saudi & Egypt
- Head of Tax – Nissan Middle East
- Group Tax – ACWA Power
Hany will help you: Understand the GCC market opportunities with a special focus on Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Jimeet Gandhi, Sales and Account Manager London Stock Exchange
He has experience in sales and relationship management spanning the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Germany, and South Africa.
Jimeet’s earlier experiences include roles at:
- Morgan Stanley (Hedge Funds)
- Swift
- Bloomberg
Jimeet will share how he groomed himself for a sales role and his view on the Capital Markets.
His presence will be your gateway to understanding the realm of Sales.
Aatish Shah, Head of Tax at DP World GCC
Before joining DP World, Aatish honed his skills in consulting firms and even worked for 5 years with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
Earlier, he worked with:
- Senior Audit Lead – FTA
- Principal Indirect Taxation – Dhruva
- LeasePlan
- KPMG
Aatish will share his journey of:
- Building a successful tax career in Dubai
- Exploring the plethora of opportunities in the world of taxation
Jarna Gaglaani, CFO of Udrive
Jarna is an enterprising financial leader with experience in finance business partnering, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), scaling start-ups, and fundraising.
She has a unique career path of going from a Finance Controllership role to business finance, even taking a career break from the corporate world, and then returning.
Jarna will talk about:
- Startups
- How she groomed herself to help founders raise funds
- Her journey working with marquee investors in the UAE
Varun Gehani, CFO Postpay
Varun started his career in banking as a Credit risk manager and then moved to a relationship management role.
Before moving to Postpay (in the BNPL space), Varun spearheaded the formation of the Digital business at Citi UAE.
As Fintech Lead for the country, he successfully led engagements and partnerships with key Fintech players in the region.
Varun will talk about:
- How Banking is shaping up in the UAE
- The Fintech ecosystem
Conor McHugh – Founder of Alchemy Search
Conor is a Chartered Certified Accountant with experience at KPMG and Robert Walters in London.
Recognizing a gap in the market for specialized financial recruiters, he founded Alchemy Search in August 2021, focusing on Accounting, Corporate Finance, Tax, and Risk appointments.
He’ll shed light on the nuances of the UAE Job Market for Accounting, Tax & Treasury Recruitment, and more.
Joe Robinson – Head of Financial Services KSA at Robert Walters
Joe Robinson is a professional recruiter specializing in Accounting & Finance, Banking & Financial Services, and Legal recruitment across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He has been serving as the Head of Professional Services for KSA at Robert Walters since May 2023.
Before this position, he was an Associate Director at McGregor Boyall.
Join us for a session of learning, networking, and friendly conversations.
We are keeping it close-knit with only 50 seats so that everyone gets to build meaningful connections with professionals from various industries.
Register today. Limited seats left. – https://lnkd.in/d7wHQ8ev
