Author: Navid Moradi

By the age of thirteen, Arie Zorin had already lived across multiple countries, absorbing cultures, languages, and the subtle dynamics of influence—an early foundation for a career shaped by adaptability and leadership. Born into a family of musicians in Odessa, he learnt young that excellence commands attention and that true

Climate finance today sits at the centre of the global response to climate change, but it was not always this visible. Before sustainability became a strategic priority and carbon markets entered the mainstream, climate finance operated quietly in the background, focused on one core task: mobilising capital to convert climate

The first real test of a finance leader is not an audit or a quarterly close. It is the moment when business leaders pause and ask, “What do you think we should do next?” For Prajesh Panikar, that moment marked a turning point. It signalled his evolution from reporting numbers

Leadership transitions are often measured by new titles and expanded mandates. For Visal sou the move from managing campuses and conferences to serving as CEO of the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) represented something far more profound.

Ayass Al Gul approaches finance the way architects approach structure: nothing decorative, everything load bearing. In his role as Group VP – Finance at Yas Holding Technology, he designs financial systems that can withstand growth, volatility, and transformation. His experience across mergers, digital change, and multi-country operations has shaped a

If there’s one thread that defines Marianna Filippopoulou’s journey at Ticketmaster Sport, it’s her instinctive ability to lead through change.

If you were to map Carlos Ceppas Lynch de Araujo’s career, it would be better described as a structured framework than a linear path. His work brings together three elements: value identification, capital discipline, and execution. Across different roles and contexts, a common principle emerges—finance is most effective when it