Most Inspiring Global Finance Leaders 2025

Amid rising interest rates, market volatility, regulatory pressure, and rapid digital disruption, Global Finance leaders are navigating one of the most complex eras in modern financial history. From managing geopolitical risk and climate finance to leading AI-driven transformation and rebuilding trust in financial institutions, today’s finance executives face challenges that extend far beyond balance sheets.

Recognising this reality, TradeFlock proudly presents its latest edition, “Most Inspiring Global Finance Leaders 2025.” This edition celebrates visionary Global Finance leaders who are redefining financial leadership through resilience, innovation, and ethical stewardship. These leaders are not waiting for stability; they are creating it. By combining strategic foresight with operational excellence, they are shaping global finance, turning uncertainty into opportunity, and setting new standards for sustainable growth and leadership.

Arie Zorin

Managing Director and Head of the Dubai (DIFC) Representative Office

Banque Cramer & Cie SA

Arie Zorin is Managing Director and Head of the Dubai Representative Office at Banque Cramer & Cie SA, a Swiss private bank with over three centuries of heritage. He leads the DIFC office, fostering bespoke private banking and wealth management relationships and expanding the bank’s presence in the UAE and the broader Middle East.

Ayas Al Gul

Group VP - Finance

Yas Holding Technology

Yas Holding sees potential in the UAE’s key sectors and aims to leverage it. Ayas Al Gul, Group VP Finance at Yas Holding Technology, specialises in strategic decision-making, cost optimisation, and data-driven performance. He has led M&A, digital transformation, governance, and finance over complex MENA operations, delivering growth, control, and value.

Carlos Ceppas Lynch

CFO

Grupo Valsa

With expertise in private equity, M&A, capital allocation, and investor relations, he has worked at Itaú, UnitedHealth, and Bozano Investimentos. Carlos Ceppas Lynch, CFO of Grupo Valsa, helped build this private equity-backed healthcare platform. Holding a CFA and a Master’s in Finance from the University of Rochester, he’s also a PhD candidate at FGV EPGE.

Eliran Glazer

Chief Financial Officer

monday.com

Eliran Glazer is CFO of monday.com, leading global finance as the company scales past $1B+ ARR, serving 245,000 customers across 200+ industries. With 20+ years in tech finance, he previously led Lightricks, Nex Markets (through its CME acquisition), and Traiana, driving efficient growth and global expansion.

Eslam Hassan

Finance Director

Eden Agriculture Investment and Development

Eslam Hassan is the Finance Director at Eden Agriculture Investment and Development, driving financial strategy, planning, and performance for Egypt’s sustainable agricultural investment platform. He oversees budgeting, reporting, and financial controls to support large-scale agribusiness projects, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling data-driven growth across the company’s innovative farming initiatives.

Hemant Nandanpawar

Senior Director - Climate Finance & Stakeholder Management

Global Carbon Council

With 30+ years of experience in climate finance, policy, and sustainability across sectors and regions, he drives high-integrity carbon market solutions for climate action. Hemant Nandanpawar is Senior Director, Climate Finance & Stakeholder Management, at the Global Carbon Council (GCC), leading the carbon finance strategy, stakeholder engagement, and climate-market development to accelerate global decarbonisation.

Karsten Munk Knudsen

Chief Financial Officer

Novo Nordisk

Karsten Munk Knudsen, CFO and EVP of Finance, Legal & Global Solutions at Novo Nordisk, drives capital allocation and value creation to expand access to innovative medicines for chronic diseases. He leads sustainable, socially responsible growth, safeguarding the business while building global infrastructure that supports long-term shareholder value and the company’s mission to defeat serious chronic conditions.

Marianna Filippopoulou

Finance Director

Ticketmaster Sport

Marianna Filippopoulou has restructured finance functions, implemented ERP improvements, and strengthened controls, improving financial performance and operational resilience in a rapidly evolving live-events environment. As the Finance Director at Ticketmaster Sport, she is overseeing financial planning, forecasting, and reporting to support the global sports ticketing enterprise.

Matthew Nott

Chief Financial Officer

MAAP

With deep expertise in financial leadership, budget optimisation, and cross-functional collaboration, Matthew Nott, the CFO at MAAP, drives commercial growth and financial discipline, strengthening MAAP’s market position and enabling sustainable expansion. He leads financial strategy, performance reporting, and operational planning to support the global elite performance apparel business.

Prajesh Panikar

CFO

Crescent International Group

Prajesh Panikar, CFO of Crescent International Group, leads financial strategy, compliance, and performance across diversified verticals. With ADGM regulatory expertise, IFRS governance, and ERP transformation experience, he drives fiscal discipline and sustainable growth. Founder of Smart Tax Consultancy, he also brings deep expertise in tax advisory and finance-led business excellence.