Waqas Ahmed is the Head of Finance & Business at First Entertainment Holdings (owner and operator of brands such as Joyzone and Firstaiment), a leading company in KSA in the entertainment sector dedicated to providing engaging experiences for families and teenagers.

Manoj Kumar Vandanapu is an expert in finance with a strong track record of driving innovation and strategic growth in the industry. As a Finance Controller, he has led critical financial reporting initiatives and developed cutting-edge Business Intelligence solutions that have significantly enhanced profitability. Manoj's expertise extends across Finance Transformations, business valuations, IFRS/GAAP implementation, and post-merger integrations. His contributions have earned him recognition, including various prestigious International Awards.

Vineet is a seasoned Digital Finance Consultant with over 20 years of experience, specialising in Finance Transformation and M&A for global corporates across various sectors. 

Brian Stickles is a Senior Principal of Research in the Gartner Finance Practice. He works with functional leaders and their teams to conduct in-depth research on their pressing challenges, surfacing evidenced best practices and practical tools practitioners can use. 

Rishi Trivedi, APA, CPF, is the founder and CEO of Anamind, a specialised planning and forecasting consulting company offering planning systems, managed services and training to companies across sectors and revenue sizes.

Seasoned Finance Director - Business Partner

Andrew Wee is a hands-on finance leader with more than two decades of experience across MNCs, private companies, and startups. He is currently Director, Corporate FP&A at Univers, a leading global energy intelligence platform. Previously, Andrew was a founding team member, CFO and Board Member of Good Bards, a Google AI First startup. He has also held FP&A and finance leadership roles at NTT Limited and TIBCO Software. Andrew holds a Master of Finance and is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).

Tamer Abomosalam is the Chief Financial Officer and Founder of VALCORE Management Consultancy, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Ivan Volodchenkov is a dynamic finance leader with 17 years of experience in asset management, consulting, and manufacturing. He currently serves as Finance and Impact Manager at R.F. Wilkins Consultants and AYO Labs, where he integrates ESG frameworks with financial processes to enhance performance, sustainability, and growth. Ivan has a proven track record of building and transforming finance functions from the ground up, driving operational efficiency and long-term strategic value.

Nitin is a qualified Chartered Accountant and accomplished finance and business professional with 20 years of international experience. He specialises in Financial Planning and Analysis, Capital Planning, and Business Management, excelling in performance management and leading complex global projects. Nitin has driven process improvements, business transformations, and team building in multi-country, matrixed environments. He is an expert in budgeting, expense management, sales performance management, and divestitures, offering strategic insights to C-suite executives.