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DUBAI | ABU DHABI | RAS AL KHAIMAH
Our Founders
Abdulla Al Otaiba
An experienced C-Suite professional with two decades of leadership experience; he has held various senior positions in Banking, Insurance & Investments both in the public and private sector.
Heading the Global Retail & Commercial Division of National bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), he was instrumental in developing and executing NBAD's vision of establishing itself as the World's Best Arab Bank by being core to customers in both its home market, the UAE as well as overseas.
Abdulla Al Otaiba has proven to be a distinguished UAE entrepreneur, successfully managing various arms of his family's private businesses.
In addition, Abdulla Al Otaiba served on a number of boards, both NBAD related and external in order to strengthen strategic partnerships and ensure alignment with the long-term goals set by the UAE leadership characterized by economic diversification, promotion of social equality and overall wellbeing of the UAE citizens and residents; a few being
- Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Islamic Finance (ADNIF)
- Vice-Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Properties (ADNP)
- Director of Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)
- Director of National Corp. for Tourism & Hotels
- Board member of Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council
- Board Member of MasterCard Advisory Board.
DR. GIRISH AHUJA
Dr. Girish Ahuja did his graduation and post-graduation from Shri Ram College of Commerce and was a position holder. He got his Ph.D from Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi. He has been teaching Direct Taxes to students at various levels for more than 35 years. He is a fellow of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and was placed in the merit list of both Intermediate and Final Examinations of the Institute. He is a senior Faculty member of Shri Ram College of Commerce (Delhi University) and visiting faculty member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). He had been nominated by the Government to the Central Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for two terms. He is a member of Fiscal Law Committee of ICAI and Editorial Board of ICSI. He is also on the Board of Directors of many companies and has a vast and rich experience in the field of finance and taxation.
AVINASH GUPTA
He worked as Finance Analyst in P & G India. He has won many laurels during school, college and CA student life. He presented many papers in International, National and regional conferences on various topics of Tax. He is a good orator and held many responsible positions.
ANU THOMAS
An accomplished leader & finance professional with more than a decade of experience in multiple corporate roles in the Middle East & India.
Areas of expertise include Corporate Finance, Business Analysis, Management Consulting, FPGA, Project Financing, Risk management etc. A member of the ICA, ISACA & CPA-Australia, Anu Thomas also holds a certificate in Anti-Money Laundering from The International Compliance Association (ICA). Currently heading the finance function at one of the leading business houses based in UAE.
Anu Thomas is a team player and believes in nurturing and building relationships. A Managing Committee Member at the Abu Dhabi Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Anu is actively involved in all Chapter activities and is well connected to leaders and professionals in the fraternity.
MONISH MOHAN
With over 15 years of financial services experience, Monish has been instrumental in launching some of the most successful ventures as well as working with multinational firms. He is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Auditing and Advisory roles within India and Middle East. His predominant areas of expertise include, but not limited to, IFRS, Statutory Audit, Mergers and Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Transaction Advisory etc.
Backed by the esteemed membership in ICAI & IMA, he is influential to have his Audit and Advisory firms emerging as a foremost player of the region. Currently he also acts as Managing Partner for AMA-Rootbeta
His visualization, resolution and commitment towards his team have been instrumental in the existence of BOT - Bin Otaiba Advisory emerging as a leading consulting firm in the UAE. He has led assurance engagements for Abu Dhabi government entities under ADAA regulations, financial services companies in ADGM and a diversified portfolio of clients across the MENA. He has led implementation of IFRS and several Risk Management engagements for various companies in UAE. He also leads ICV program and ETIP certification in UAE. He is candid enough to divulge that all his life is in persuasion of profession and his passion. He expanded his visions to Event Management and Trading sectors.
UTTAM PATEL
Uttam graduated as Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Jabalpur in the year 1996. He obtained a Masters in Commerce from the University of Pune in the year 1998. He qualified as CA in 1999. He is also qualified in ISA and is a certified professional in international taxation and IFRS from ICAI. He worked as an Assistant Manager for Tata Steels Ltd., Mumbai.
He is one of the founding partners of A P T AND CO LLP, Chartered Accountants and is the designated partner of the firm currently.
He specializes in international tax, company law matters, international and domestic transfer pricing matters, IFRS and royalty/licensing for animation and character related works.