Last year, I experienced a significant career transition. I went from serving 70,000 professionals as chairman of the board for Deloitte in the US, to serving 244,000 professionals around the world as Deloitte Global CEO. It was an incredible honor to be asked to serve the organization in this way, but it did raise some … Continue reading
They are some of the most educated, professionally-qualified and experienced business professionals working in the Middle East. So why do not we see more CFOs transitioning to the role of CEOs in the region? Of course the traditional stereotype immediately will come to mind – “These are accountants, financial controllers. They only see the past. They don’t … Continue reading
I’ve just returned from a great visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I really appreciated the warm welcome I received from Deloitte Middle East clients, partners, and professionals. While in the United Arab Emirates – one of the largest markets for Deloitte in the Middle East – I met with senior leadership from several locally-headquartered … Continue reading
Across the Middle East, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is becoming a prevalent practice, with many organizations eyeing its importance. Firstly, let us define what ERM is… in basic terms, it is the aim of bringing a holistic organization-wide and standardized risk management process for institutions, providing them with an integrated view of the risks they … Continue reading
