Shafquat Hussain

CPA, APFA, MCom

Shafquat has 20 + Years of total work experience in designing and implementing organizational strategies. Developing accounting strategies and plans, policies and procedures in accordance with the strategies agreed with the stakeholders, reporting and interpreting financial information, monitor business performance, assessing funding requirement and analyzing funding sources, negotiate with funds providers and analyzing their proposals. Reviewing status of operational projects, advising on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings, delivering long range profit forecasts, budgeting and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable financial legislation and standards and to ensure that company complies with legal reporting framework at all times. Also enjoys the expertise of advising on M&A advisory and have led various Financial Due Diligences for the company from various industries i.e Telecommunications, Construction, Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Financial services & Hospitality etc.

Karn Gulati

CPA, APFA, MCom

As the Director of Strategy at 9mobile, I lead the development and execution of corporate strategies, business transformations, and product launches for one of the largest telecom operators in Nigeria. With over 16 years of experience in the telecom, media, and technology sector, I have worked across India, Africa, and SE Asia, delivering innovative and impactful solutions for clients and stakeholders.

I am passionate about leveraging up-to-date digitization and business principles to achieve the company’s vision and goals. I have successfully launched greenfield telecom operations, rebranded products, and built strategic partnerships with various entities. I also have entrepreneurial experience, having founded and run a tech and food startup for three years. I continue to support and mentor aspiring entrepreneurs in their journey. My specialties include corporate strategy, business transformation, turnaround strategy, operational excellence, strategic negotiation, customer value management, program and project management, and stakeholder and vendor management.

Waheed Qaisar Awan

LLB, M.P.S., CA Finalist

Waheed has Over 25 years of experience including 17+ years of experience in serving UK market. His area of expertise includes Corporation Tax, partnerships & LLPs, Self Assessments & Personal Tax, Tax Returns, VAT Returns & Compliance, Tax Planning & Structuring, HMRC Inquiries & Disputes, Companies House & Secretarial Services, Virtual CFO- strategic guidance, financial oversight, and growth-driven insights, Charity & Trust Accounts and Payroll & Pensions.

Waheed is LLB from Punjab University Law College, Masters in Political Sciences, Punjab University, CA Finalist -ICAP.

Nayab Siddiqi

FCA, CFE, CISA, BFP

Nayab is an accomplished professional in Business and Finance who has made significant impact on large global corporations, small & medium sized businesses, and startups worldwide in his roles as leader, senior executive, and consultant.With an impressive career that includes esteemed global organizations such as Visa, Meta, Network International, BDO, Grant Thornton and more, Nayab has consistently demonstrated his expertise in Business & Financial Strategy, Corporate Finance, and Financial Management.

Nayab is a qualified Chartered Accountant both from Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and Pakistan. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (USA), Certified Information System Auditor (USA), Business and Finance Professional (UK).

Shahzad Amer

FCA, APFA

Shahzad possesses more than 25 years of experience in strategic management, consulting and financial services industry. Shahzad is a strategic manager, business planner, financial and business analyst and policies and procedures developer and analyst. Shahzad’s skills and experience help him in developing systems to translate strategic planning into operational budgets and targets and integrate them into effective management information and monitoring system in line with the company’s strategy to optimize the company value, maximize cash flow, and minimize risk and cost. His technical expertise further spans in the areas of IT, market research, business process re-engineering and risk identification and management.