This article summarises some key takeaways from the inaugural Riyadh FP&A Board, including insights shared by participants during the session and group work.
Abbas Ghulam
Abbas is a seasoned finance professional with 24+ years of diverse experience spanning FMCG, tech and healthcare across the Middle East and Pakistan. Holding degrees from Wharton and MIT Sloan, he’s adept at financial planning, analysis, and function setup. His expertise includes advising on finance strategies, finance function transformations, policy development, and outsourcing analytical work. Abbas has excelled in pivotal roles with global giants like Coke, PepsiCo, and regional conglomerates, fostering finance setups from scratch, leading post-acquisition integrations, and implementing new functions in matrix environments. He’s skilled in risk management, reporting, and Change Management, having overseen transformations in multiple portfolio companies. With a hands-on approach, he’s adept at deploying onsite and offsite financial analysis resources, making him an asset in optimising business performance and Strategic Planning.