10 Best CFOs from Asia 2026

What defines an exceptional CFO today? Is it the discipline to safeguard financial health, the foresight to steer through uncertainty, or the ability to turn numbers into strategy? TradeFlock’s 10 Best CFOs from Asia 2026 brings together finance leaders who are shaping the growth of businesses across the region, from banking and fintech to manufacturing, technology, healthcare and energy. Through exclusive interviews and profiles, discover their professional journeys, financial philosophies and the experiences that have influenced how they manage risk, drive transformation and create lasting value.

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Susy Harjanti

Group CFO

KPN Downstream

Financial management, strategic planning, corporate governance, business operations, and leadership define Susy Harjanti’s expertise. As a senior finance professional, she brings experience in guiding financial functions and supporting business growth through disciplined planning and operational oversight. In her current company, she is leading strategic finance across a complex, capital-intensive and multi-entity downstream palm-oil business.

Adeel Akbar FCA

Group Chief Financial Officer

Emirates Rawabi

With over 18 years of finance leadership experience, Adeel Akbar is a seasoned financial executive specialising in strategic planning, P&L management, risk management, and business expansion. As Group Chief Financial Officer at Emirates Rawabi, he leads financial strategy and performance, drawing on senior finance roles across the UAE’s food and beverage industry and his earlier experience at PwC.

Ahmad Nassar

Corporate Chief Financial Officer

Alfardan Corporation and International

With over 25 years of experience in finance leadership across complex conglomerates in the Middle East, Ahmad Nassar specialises in corporate finance, governance, and risk management. As Corporate Chief Financial Officer at Alfardan Corporation, he drives regional financial strategy while advancing digital transformation and ESG-focused sustainability initiatives.

Ciby Joseph

CFO

Finesse Group of companies (GCC & India)

Corporate finance, treasury, taxation, financial strategy, and business leadership define Ciby Joseph’s expertise. As a senior finance executive, he brings broad experience across financial operations and strategic decision-making, helping organisations connect financial discipline with business growth

Lynn Yeo

CFO APAC

TP ICAP

With over 20 years of experience in finance leadership across complex and regulated businesses in Asia Pacific, Lynn Yeo specialises in financial management, governance, risk, and enterprise transformation. As Chief Financial Officer of APAC at TP ICAP, she leads regional finance and controllership while advancing operating model transformation, finance automation, and AI-enabled initiatives.

Maria Teresa Tijidor

Vice President Finance

ResultsCX

Financial management, corporate strategy, business planning, risk management, and organisational leadership define Maria Teresa Tijidor’s expertise. As a senior finance professional, she applies her experience to support business performance, strengthen financial governance, and guide strategic initiatives.

Muhammad Tayyab Popalzai

Group Finance Director & CFO

Bin Hilal Group

With over 16 years of experience in finance leadership, audit, corporate governance, and strategic financial planning, Muhammad Tayyab Popalzai specialises in enterprise risk management, investment strategy, and business performance. As Group Finance Director and CFO at Bin Hilal Group, he supports board-level decision-making, strengthens governance frameworks, and drives financial strategy across a diversified portfolio of businesses.

Nadia AbuSarah

CFO

Tarjama

Financial strategy, corporate finance, business planning, financial governance, and leadership define Nadia AbuSarah’s expertise. As a finance executive, she brings experience in supporting organisational performance and strategic priorities through effective financial management and business-focused decision-making.

You-Cheer Kwek

CFO

AEM

With extensive international experience in finance and operations, You-Cheer Kwek is a senior executive specialising in business transformation, financial management, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, and corporate governance. As Chief Financial Officer at AEM, he draws on previous finance leadership roles at Lenovo, Microsoft, and Schneider Electric, working across Asia Pacific and other global markets.

Yung Chee Leong

Group Chief Financial Officer

UOB

Banking, capital management, corporate finance, investor relations, and business transformation define Yung Chee Leong’s expertise. As Group Chief Financial Officer of UOB, he oversees capital and balance-sheet management while advancing strategic initiatives, including data and AI transformation.