Naveen
Suri. — Senior Finance Executive & Independent Director
Senior finance executive with 20+ years of global leadership in financial transformation, FP&A, and enterprise cost optimization — partnering with CXOs and Boards to turn numbers into decisions.
- Experience
- 20+ yrs
- Savings led
- AED 475M+
- Based in
- Dubai
Who I Am & What I Believe
I’ve always believed finance should do more than explain the past — it should shape what happens next. Based in the UAE, I focus on building smarter, more agile finance organizations that influence strategy and drive enterprise‑wide performance.
My work spans governance, planning modernization, and large‑scale efficiency programs that have delivered AED 475M+ in sustainable savings since 2022. Across Financial Services, IT/ITES, Manufacturing, and Retail, I’ve gravitated toward roles where finance simplifies complexity and unlocks value.
As a Qualified Independent Director and advocate for AI‑enabled finance, I’m passionate about elevating the function into a true strategic engine. At my core, I enjoy solving problems, developing high‑performing teams, and helping organizations make better, faster decisions.
Which best describes you?
Hire me as Fractional CFO
Fractional CFO, FP&A, process and shared‑service consulting — from USD 200/hour.See services & ratesFor boards & search firmsExplore board & leadership opportunities
Independent Director, advisory and senior finance leadership mandates.View what I’m open toCoffee, or a quick
online hello.
I keep weekdays for client work, so I’m glad to meet over a coffee on a Saturday or Sunday — or, if that’s easier, start with a short online introduction from wherever you are.
- Coffee in Dubai on weekends
- Online introductions anytime
- Replies within 1–2 business days
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