Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi is a leading regional executive known for shaping complex, large-scale organisation, enhancing sustained performance, reinforcing institutional resilience, and driving long-term value creation. With more than twenty-five years of regional experience, he combines board-level experience with a data-driven approach to transformation and enterprise redesign.

As Executive Chairman of IFFCO, Al-Halabi plays a central role in shaping the Group’s strategic direction and reinforcing governance-led performance across all business units. His mandate focuses on enhancing enterprise-wide oversight, enabling structured decision-making, and guiding strategic programmes that position the Group for sustainable growth. His leadership reflects a commitment to clarity, transparency, and disciplined execution, principles that underpin IFFCO’s long-term value creation agenda.

Beyond his executive responsibilities, Al-Halabi serves as a Board Member at Talabat and Burjeel Holdings. In these roles, he provides strategic oversight on organisational performance, risk, and long-term direction across high-impact sectors. His contributions are characterised by analytical clarity, disciplined oversight, and a focus on aligning stakeholders around shared priorities, ensuring the organisations he supports remain resilient, effective, and well-positioned for sustained success.

Al-Halabi’s career includes senior roles within major government-affiliated entities, where he supported large-scale transformation programmes tied to Dubai’s economic and sectoral objectives. These roles strengthened his deep understanding of regulatory environments, public-sector priorities, and the interface between national development strategies and private-sector competitiveness.

Recognised for his strategic judgement, steady leadership, and disciplined approach to execution, Al-Halabi continues to advise on organisational enhancement, investment frameworks, and long-term transformation initiatives. His previous experience across Dubai Holding, Meraas, ADIB, and his tenure as a Partner at KPMG reflects a career grounded in institutional rigour and forward-looking stewardship, ensuring the organisations he supports remain competitive, accountable, and aligned with evolving regional priorities.

Nitin Khanna has over 40 years of experience in auditing, transaction services and corporate finance. He has built a solid reputation as a trusted advisor, providing honest and constructive guidance to clients while helping them navigate complex business challenges.

Nitin began his career in Audit Services at PwC, eventually heading the Transaction Services and Corporate Finance practices in the Middle East. During his tenure, he served on the Middle East Leadership and Deals Leadership teams, mentoring young professionals and fostering excellence in corporate finance.

He has also served as a Board Member at BinDawood Holding, contributing to strategic decision-making and executive committee initiatives. Additionally, he acted as a Senior Partner at Nucleus Consulting and provided advisory services to multiple Family Business Conglomerates, specializing in M&A activity and debt restructuring.

Passionate about knowledge-sharing and professional legacy, Nitin enjoys mentoring emerging talent, tackling complex problems and, an avid bridge player, pursuing intellectual challenges. Outside of work he follows the Indian cricket team closely and appreciates good food, though he prefers to stay within his culinary comfort zone.

Anuj Khanna is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Lagoon Advisory Partners incorporated at the DIFC (Dubai). Lagoon’s focus includes advisory and bespoke private capital solutions for Special Situations, Secondaries, and complex investment opportunities.

Mr. Khanna’s career in financial services extends over 35 years, initially as an investment banker at Drexel Burnham in 1986 and subsequently at Bankers Trust, where he served as a Managing Director in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and London, helping build the firm’s Global Leveraged Finance business into one of the leading franchises on Wall Street. Mr. Khanna’s extensive transaction experience in the developed and emerging markets includes financings for acquisitions and buy-outs, recapitalizations and growth, as well as generating exits for investors.

Following his investment banking career, Mr. Khanna served as a Founding Partner of a private equity initiative, the Yucaipa Global Partnership Fund, together with former US President Bill Clinton and The Yucaipa Companies, and later as Chief Investment Officer at QInvest, focused on investing across Private Equity, Credit, Real Estate and Equities. Over the course of his investing career, Mr. Khanna has served on the boards of several portfolio companies including Ambit Capital, FITTJEE, Garrard and as an advisor to Apollo Global Management for their regional activities.

Mr. Khanna completed his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

As part of his NMC Board responsibilities, Mr. Khanna is the Chair of the Human Resources and Nominations Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee.

Hamed Ahmed Kazim is a pioneering leader in the professional services industry, recognised as the longest-serving Emirati chartered accountant within global advisory organisations. With more than four decades of experience across professional services, governance, financial advisory and large-scale transformation, he is widely regarded for his strategic judgment, technical depth, and influential contributions to the region’s economic and corporate landscape.

Mr. Kazim currently serves as Senior Advisor to PwC Middle East, providing guidance on technology transformation, financial strategy, organisational effectiveness and regulatory alignment. Alongside his role with PwC, he continues to advise several global and regional institutions, including RBS and Mercer, reflecting his standing as a trusted advisor to major multinational and governmental entities.

A seasoned executive and board member, Mr. Kazim previously ran his own advisory practice, HK Consulting, where he supported some of the world’s largest corporations on governance, financial restructuring and strategic operations. Throughout his career, he has served on the boards of leading organisations, including the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority, Commercial Bank of Dubai, and Larsen & Toubro India, where he was the only non-Indian appointed to the board of the global engineering major.

Mr. Kazim has played a central role in several landmark initiatives both within and beyond the UAE. He led Dubai’s first-ever IPO, leading to Emaar’s listing on the Dubai Financial Market, and contributed to major acquisitions such as P&O and Inchcape Shipping. His work also includes multiple cross-border forensic financial assignments across the United States and the Middle East.

His executive experience spans leadership roles such as Group CFO of Dubai World, Managing Partner of Ernst & Young, and previously Managing Partner of Andersen Dubai. His expansive career reflects a consistent focus on building strong financial governance, enhancing institutional performance and enabling high-impact transformation.

Rizwan Ahmed is a Board Member of IFFCO Group, the multinational FMCG group headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. In this role, he contributes to the Group’s long-term strategic direction, drawing on decades of executive leadership and deep institutional knowledge across global markets.

Prior to his Board appointment, Rizwan served as Executive Director, where he played a central role in shaping IFFCO’s growth trajectory and operational evolution. His leadership was anchored around six core pillars: people, customers, consumers, sustainability, growth, and governance ensuring a balanced and future-focused approach to value creation.

Rizwan joined IFFCO in 1986 as a Marketing Manager and has been instrumental in strengthening the Group’s position as a leading FMCG player. With an extensive international career spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, he has contributed significantly to IFFCO’s transformation across manufacturing, branding, and distribution. His experience reflects a hands-on understanding of both emerging and mature markets, supporting scalable and resilient business models.

Throughout his executive tenure, Rizwan remained focused on expanding IFFCO’s portfolio through the addition of new categories, while reinforcing market leadership across existing businesses. His emphasis on innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence has helped ensure the Group continues to respond effectively to evolving consumer needs and market dynamics.

As a Board Member, Rizwan continues to support IFFCO’s long-term ambitions, providing strategic oversight and continuity while enabling the next phase of growth and transformation.

Rizwan holds a degree in Economics from the University of Punjab, Lahore, and a management diploma from Harvard Business School.

Serhad Cemal Kelemci is a highly accomplished senior executive with an impressive 26 years of experience in various management roles within the FMCG industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Istanbul University and has earned certifications from prestigious institutions such as UCLA in the United States, the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, India, and IMD in Switzerland, further demonstrating his depth of knowledge and expertise.

Serhad has a proven track record of success in the personal care sector, with extensive experience as a CEO. A seasoned management professional, he excels in business planning, strategy, execution, and development. He is deeply committed to customer satisfaction, sustainability, and maintaining the highest quality standards. Serhad is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiencies, staying ahead of regulatory changes, and prioritizing environmental responsibility and social impact.

As a Board Member of IFFCO Group, Serhad serves as Global CEO for the Beauty business and CEO of Oils & Fats for Egypt and Turkey. He leads global Beauty operations and oversees Oils & Fats activities across Egypt and Turkey, including regional exports. His mandate centres on strengthening market leadership, accelerating growth in Turkey’s bakery segment, and driving disciplined performance across the oils and fats portfolio.

Mohammed Azad Khan is a seasoned finance executive with deep expertise across strategic planning, financial modelling, business process re-engineering, mergers and acquisitions, turnaround strategies and corporate governance. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant and Company Secretary, he is recognised for building resilient financial structures and enabling sustainable business growth within complex and multicultural organisations.

Khan brings extensive experience in fund flow management, statutory audit and reporting, ERP implementation, automation and cost optimisation. He has led significant finance transformation initiatives, including the design and leadership of finance shared services and global business service models, driving operational efficiency and enhancing governance across diverse business units.

He serves as a Board Member at National Biscuit Industries, where he provides strategic oversight on financial governance, performance alignment and long-term value creation. His board contributions reflect a strong focus on discipline, transparency and organisational robustness.

Within IFFCO Group, Khan has taken on multiple senior leadership roles across the organisation. His responsibilities have spanned finance leadership for the Impulse Foods business, Packaging and Transportation operations, Sales and Distribution and Corporate Support Services. Across these roles, he has shaped financial strategy, strengthened internal controls, developed efficient operating models and partnered with executive leadership to enable growth across regional and international markets.

Prior to joining IFFCO, he held progressive finance roles at Marico Limited, where he gained broad experience in corporate accounting, direct taxation, MIS and investor relations. Earlier in his career, he built a strong foundation in financial operations, compliance and analytical reporting through multiple core finance roles.

Known for his structured approach, strong  diagnostic judgement and commitment to governance excellence, Mohammed continues to champion transformation, strengthen financial intelligence and guide organisations toward sustainable and strategic success.

Sumit Rohatgi is a senior finance executive and strategic advisor with extensive experience in financial leadership, governance, operational transformation and business growth across multinational, conglomerate, and technology-driven environments. He has built his career on strengthening financial systems, enabling expansion, and guiding organisations through complex strategic decisions.

Rohatgi Co-Founded Amunra, where he established the firm’s financial advisory arm and  lead the development of an alternative investment platform. His focus spans investment strategy, fund structuring, and delivering advisory solutions that support long-term value creation. He is also a certified fund manager, adding depth to his expertise in capital markets and investment oversight.

Before founding Amunra, Rohatgi served as Chief Financial Officer across major organisations in both the consumer and technology sectors. In these roles, he led enterprise-wide financial operations, strengthened internal controls, and partnered closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, including new market expansion, business acquisitions, and the design of modern operating models. His work has been instrumental in shaping resilient financial structures, enhancing performance disciplines, and driving organisational efficiency.

Earlier in his career, Rohatgi held senior positions at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), where he managed country-level financial leadership responsibilities. His experience included overseeing accounting, audits, compliance, treasury, taxation, ERP implementations, and risk management. He played a central role in designing financial systems, developing strategic business models, and supporting end-to-end decision-making across business units. He has also led large, cross-regional finance teams and embedded global standards such as SOX and FCPA across operations.

He began his professional journey at Ernst & Young, where he worked as an Audit Manager, leading statutory audits and advisory engagements for major international clients. His responsibilities included managing client relationships, delivering insights to senior management, and guiding teams of chartered accountants across multiple industries.

With a career defined by structured execution, financial discipline, and strategic partnership, Sumit Rohatgi continues to support organisations in building strong governance foundations, driving financial excellence, and enabling sustainable growth.