Ali Abouda serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance at Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC since November 2020, overseeing the financial operations of the maritime and shipping company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. Prior to this role, Ali held positions as the Regional Finance Director for Europe & Africa and Regional Finance Manager at P&O Maritime Logistics, where the focus was on aligning financial strategies with company objectives. With extensive experience at Schlumberger in financial reporting and analysis, and previous roles at Deloitte and Arthur Andersen & Co. focusing on audit and enterprise risk services, Ali possesses a solid background in finance and accounting. Ali's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Financial Accounting from Al Jabal Al Gharbi University and multiple certifications in accounting and integrated business technology.