Haytham Aboutaleb CIA CICA

• Group Executive Internal Audit with extensive diversified holding groups and listed companies experience, I possess 25 years audit and finance experience gained geographically across UAE, KSA and Egypt. My industry experience spans Investment Groups, Automotive, Financial Services, Real Estate, Food Consumer, Industrial & Infrastructure, Assembly & Manufacturing, Building Materials, Facility Management, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Retail, Logistics, Insurance and Agriculture. • A trusted Board Advisor, I possess superior communication skills and expertise in establishing and restructuring a world class audit, risk, and compliance divisions by introducing risk-based audit technique, integrated audit engagement, control self-assessment technique, cost saving practices and providing risk mitigation plans that improve business processes, controls, and bottom-line improvements. • Significant experience in automating a continuous monitoring system that allow audit and management to validate timely results, highlight gaps at early stages and increase awareness of risks across the organization. • Significant experience in improving reputation and engagement of the audit function within organizations to streamlining of business processes and achieving operational excellence by partnering with all levels and building trust throughout the organization. • Strong experience in managing P&L, operations, budgeting, planning, forecasting, policies & procedures, and process automation. • Expert in leading, managing and motivating large team of internal audit professionals.