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We are honored to be with the three incredible finance leaders: Alia Saleh, Polina Gancheva, and Saveta Celar. Alia is the Finance Director of Southeast Asia and the Middle East at ISG, with over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, risk management, financial modeling, and data analysis. Polina is the Finance Director of Crayon, Middle East and Africa, with 15+ years of experience in the technology industry, specializing in FP&A, strategy, controllership, financial reporting, and risk management. Saveta is the Group CFO & Strategic Advisor of Inc. Solutions, with over 15 years of experience in financial management for both emerging and developed markets.

In today’s episode, we explore the experiences of women in the finance sector, the professional challenges they have overcome, the importance of selecting the right company and the role businesses play in fostering diversity. Additionally, we explore the complexities and opportunities of networking in the UAE and the significance of finding supportive professional communities.

We're joined today by Ciarán McBreen, who is a certified executive and performance coach with 2b Limitless, he is a school wellbeing adviser, an author and a mental health podcast host. Ciarán has created a platform for thousands of people to flourish, develop self-belief, feel empowered and reach their true potential. Ciarán has sparked the ‘life’ into the lives of many.



In today’s episode we’ll be discussing the how staff wellbeing impacts performance, common challenges faced in balancing work and personal life, signs of mental health struggles in staff, workplace culture strategies to support wellness and performance and more.

Another Tax Episode with our very own Rutika Hardikar, a specialist in tax recruitment at Alchemy Search, which is a niche Finance and Tax recruitment firm based in Dubai.

Our special guest, Hadeel Biyari, is the first Saudi Indirect Tax Partner in the KSA market, she is leading the KSA Indirect Tax Controversy and Litigation practice and is also the KSA Talent Leader.
She brings in 17 years of experience in Indirect Tax, Finance and Accounting and she initiated her career at Saudi Aramco.



Today’s podcast is focused on the rapidly changing tax landscape in Saudi Arabia, and we will be taking you through the practical aspects on how it is impacting businesses, trending tax topics and how it is like to live and work in Saudi Arabia.

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In this episode, we have Bhavya Kumar who is a Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group Middle East with extensive leadership experience in strategy and management consulting.

Discover the varied paths into consulting and the essential steps to prepare for success. We'll explore how self-awareness and skill development play key roles in shaping a fulfilling career in this dynamic field. Join us for practical insights and guidance to kickstart your consulting journey.

Join us for an insightful discussion on navigating the evolving tax landscape with Nilesh Ashar, a seasoned tax partner at FTI Consulting in the UAE.



Learn about preparing for changes in the competitive tax market, global tax practices, and the role of AI. Gain valuable insights into team building, workplace flexibility, and tips for job seekers.



Tune in for expert advice from Nilesh's 25 years of experience in tax across India, UK, and the Middle East.

In today's episode of our tax series podcast, we're excited to welcome and chat with Stuart Ramsay. Stuart has nearly 16 years of experience working in tax, and has spent the last 10 of those years in the UAE.



Some of the points that we'll be discussing are the views on the current tax landscape versus 10 years ago in Dubai, Pros and Cons of consultancy versus in-house, What he looks for in candidates i.e. what skillset is needed/should be considered when moving in-house and how it is very different being on the inside, Tax technology and more.



Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that promises to demystify the tax landscape and empower you with knowledge!