Mikaeel Tayob serves as the Finance Director and Finance Business Partner Head for Consumer & Commercial at Bridgestone South Africa since May 2021. Prior to this role, Mikaeel held various leadership positions at Nike from September 2014 to May 2021, focusing on financial planning, analytics, governance, and compliance in the EMEA region. Mikaeel’s career began at KPMG, where roles spanned from Senior Advisor in Board Advisory Services to Senior Audit Associate, focusing on corporate governance and internal audit processes. Educational qualifications include a Master of Philosophy in Corporate Strategy from GIBS Business School, a Bcom in Internal Auditing from the University of Pretoria, and several certifications in internal auditing and risk management.