Ahmad is a high-impact Finance & Transformation leader with nearly 30 years of experience across some of the most reputable banks in the UAE and GCC. Known for his ability to bridge finance, technology, and business strategy, he brings a rare blend of deep financial expertise and hands-on technical fluency. Whether working with C-suite leaders, IT architects, or analytics teams, Ahmad is the trusted connector who turns complex ideas into practical, scalable outcomes.

A naturally curious mind, Ahmad has always been drawn to creativity, storytelling, and culture. He is passionate about cinema — especially sci-fi and biographical films — and enjoys exploring the deeper symbolism, philosophy, and meaning behind every story. At home, he’s a dedicated Adult Fan of LEGO with over 20,000 pieces, where building intricate structures is his personal escape into focus, creativity, and calm.

Motorsport is another defining part of Ahmad’s life. A lifelong Formula 1 devotee, he follows the sport with precision and passion, regularly drives go-karts across Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and has even piloted an F3000 car on the Yas Marina Circuit — an adrenaline-charged memory he describes as simply unforgettable. Spain, and especially Madrid, is his favorite destination, and as a proud Real Madrid supporter, the city represents both culture and home-side devotion.

More about him below:
* Sector / Background: Banking & Financial Services – Finance, FP&A, Transformation, Analytics
* Favorite books:
A Hundred Years of Solitude – Gabriel García Márquez
Animal Farm – George Orwell
* Favorite movie: Interstellar
* Favorite destination: Spain / Madrid — and any city hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix
* Favorite football team: Real Madrid
* Favorite national team: Spain
* Favorite food: Asian Fusion
* Burning desire: To attend every Formula 1 race on the planet — live, trackside, one Grand Prix and one country at a time.