10 Best CFOs from Asia 2025

In 2025, Asia’s Finance Leaders, particularly CFOs, are driving transformative change with unparalleled expertise in risk management, financial strategy, and innovation. According to a 2024 PwC Global CFOs Survey, 68% of CFOs in Asia prioritise digital transformation, with 73% focusing on sustainable growth strategies to navigate economic uncertainties. These leaders blend analytical prowess with visionary thinking, mastering budgeting, forecasting, and capital management while fostering collaborative, high-performing teams. TradeFlock’s ‘10 Best CFOs from Asia 2025’ edition celebrates the top CFOs from Asia, showcasing their exceptional ability to rewrite the rules of financial management. These trailblazers demonstrate technical expertise and leadership qualities, including integrity, adaptability, and business acumen. With 85% of Asia’s top CFOs leveraging AI-driven analytics for decision-making (per a 2025 Deloitte report), these leaders are building resilient organisations poised for long-term success.

Through exclusive, in-depth interviews, this edition uncovers journeys, financial management philosophies, and strategies for sustainable growth of Asia’s leading and inspiring CFOs. From navigating volatile markets to driving innovation, Asia’s Best CFOs are shaping the future of industries across the region. Join us as we spotlight their inspiring stories, actionable insights, and the leadership principles that make them the architects of Asia’s economic future.

Lotfy Abdelaal

Finance Director MENA

TAIT Towers

Lotfy Abdelaal successfully navigated uncertainty and managed the financial closure of a multi-million-dollar project. Through meticulous analysis and proactive collaboration, he achieved alignment in both financial and operational aspects. He is well known for driving innovation and growth across the global market.

Aida Ahmad Daud

Chief Financial Officer

Smart Axiata

Aida drives financial strategy and sustainable growth in Cambodia’s telecom sector. With over 15 years of expertise, she has boosted profitability by up to 25% through innovative investments. A strategic leader with an MBA, she champions ethical governance and mentors emerging talent.

Denis Caes

Finance Director APAC

Scoular

With 20 years of experience in multinational corporations, Denis drives financial strategy and global expansion from Paris, France. Fluent in English and French, with proficiency in Dutch and Spanish, he leverages his education at the National University of Singapore to navigate complex markets.

Dunja Poetschke

Chief Financial Officer

Invygo (UAE)

Dunga Poetschke, a Chief Financial Officer, is known for turning numbers into narratives and strategy into sustainability. He pioneered new-car subscription tech, boosted Invygo’s recognition, and shared his human-centred leadership philosophies

Erwantho Siregar

Finance Director

PT Duta Intidaya Tbk (Watsons Indonesia)

Erwantho Siregar, a Finance Director and Corporate Secretary with 30 years of experience, has served as a dedicated and honest managing finance. He oversees financial activities for a health and beauty retail company with physical stores and e-commerce.

Koji Hayashi

Managing Executive Officer

Asics Corporation

As a Managing Executive Officer, Koji Hayashi has led the global sportswear market by forging a financial foundation, sharpening strategies in earlier arenas, making a revolution in the bottom line and leading with pace and purpose, he has been lacing up against the odds.

Melisa Hendrawati

CFO

Superbank (Indonesia)

As CFO, Melisa Hendrawati guides a bank blending traditional banking with fintech agility. She has raised capital, managed credit risk, scaled operations, and set up finance and governance systems. She helped Superbank onboard over 1 million customers in under two months.

Naradha Rajakaruna

Executive VP/Group CFO

Acorn Group

Naradha is a strategic business leader skilled in corporate operations, financial management, growth strategy, and the development of innovative plans. Experienced in start-ups and global firms, he streamlines operations and builds internal controls with governance frameworks to boost efficiency and profit.

Nirmala Nuwan

CFO

NIHI Hotels

Accomplished Operational Finance, Hospitality management and a value creator expert with over 18 years of experience, Nirmala Nuwan’s experience spans Hospitality, Travel, Tourism in Maldives, Sri Lanka, the Caribbean, Indonesia, and multi-industry audit work at KPMG Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Wah Jun Fung

Head of Finance & Operations

Eadeco International Co

Wah Jun Fung is an experienced reporting team lead with an MBA in Leadership, with a background in the chemicals, petroleum, and manufacturing industries, along with proficiency in Reporting, General Ledger, Management, Business Process Improvement, and Joint Ventures.