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Meeting with Said El Moudni, Director of Finance, on our weekly #QandAHospitalityHub with our exceptional Executive Committee team. ???????? ?????????? ?????????????????????? ?????????????????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????? ????????????????????? It is common in any other Industry to just go to work then go home. But in Hospitality they assure you that you will find home at work. Hospitality has a unique approach in terms of building relationships and connecting to people. Perhaps, most of the people I worked many years back are still connected and good friends with me. ? ???????? ???? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ?????? ???? ??????????????? Success defines differently to each and every person. To me personally, success is achieving a certain goal that I set without losing my joy during the process. Enjoying what you do is what can lead you to success, so I can say that having passion and love to whatever you decide to do will have a sure success! ? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? The best part of being Director of Finance specifically in Middle East is that I got the opportunity to enhance a skills, build potentials, and learn from a diverse individuals (Finance Team Members). It brings me a genuine joy to be part of their success, see them grow individually in their career and have a lasting relationship to each and everyone of them. #JW #JWMarriott #JWMarriottMuscat #JWExecutiveCommitteeTeam

In March 2024, I was elected as the employee member of the Board of Directors (BoD) of F-Secure, for a one-year tenure. Many of the questions I've gotten from colleagues during this time are either directly or indirectly about the dynamics between the Board and the Leadership Team (LT): “How does the Board measure success or failure of any high level guideline and how specific do they get in terms of steps and milestones?” Or “How do they approve or reject proposals from LT and do they provide any direction?” And the answer to all these questions is that it’s complicated and it varies. ?? There are things the Board is asked to decide on, there are things it advises on, and there are things it is merely informed on. Each topic is handled in cooperation with the company leadership. The Board requests material on topics ABC, has questions and consults the LT and similarly, the company leadership consults the Board on topics and decisions, presents material on topics ABC - from product strategy to SaaS metrics - and informs the Board on business or operational decisions the leadership has taken. The takeaway here is that the Board is not a group of outsiders, dropping in once a quarter to dispense wisdom/decisions from an ivory tower, but instead it’s a group of highly motivated people with decades of experience in the industry that has a continuous, open and creative working relationship with the CEO, the LT, and a number of other people within the company. As a side note, not everyone on the Board participates in the decision preparations for all topics. There are currently two permanent committees within the BoD at F-Secure: the Audit Committee and the Personnel and Nomination Committee, for preparing their respective topics for decision making in the BoD. These committees handle a lot of the topics that are legal obligations of the BoD of a publicly traded company, but require expert knowledge on such things as accounting to prepare and decide properly. I also got questions about my role on the Board, and what I wish to accomplish during my year there. It is everything from personal growth to genuinely wanting to help the Board and LT make better informed decisions by providing more resolution, more pixels to the employee experience of various strategic decision. But the statement that most resonates with me was actually made by Risto Siilasmaa who, during my interview round for the board, explained (to paraphrase him): “the fellow board member position exists partially because it offers the company the opportunity to continuously increase the number of people in the company who have a full understanding of how the company works, from the BoD level to individual contributors.” And that makes a company, this company, F-Secure, decidedly healthier and overall more robust. (Picture added because it's what DALL-E 3 thinks a Board of Dire(e)ctors looks like, and it was too good to pass up on. Note the distinguished "Max Poople" ?? )

What is a chartered director? ?? You may have heard the term, but what actually is a chartered director? Chartered Director is the Institute of Directors (IoD)'s flagship qualification, devised and revised by leading directors for the benefit of members, directors and the wider business world. Key points about the Chartered Director Qualification: ? Recognition of excellence: The Chartered Director Qualification is a recommended, but non-mandatory, certification of experience, ability, and knowledge around crucial aspects of governance, leadership, and development. ?Endorsement of skills: Unlike becoming a chartered accountant or surveyor, chartered directorship is not a prerequisite or licence to practice. Instead, it serves as an official and recognised endorsement of your skills, professionalism, and knowledge of corporate governance best practices. ? Take a look at our factsheet for more information: https://lnkd.in/eMmqhJrg ?Explore the Chartered Director Qualification here: https://lnkd.in/dK_Jhf_7 #professionaldevelopment #boardofdirectors #careerdevelopment #skills #lifelonglearning #governance

UK plc is under pressure – the reasons for this are multifarious but certainly not helped by the intense scrutiny on executive remuneration and the requirement for more detailed reporting on non-financial risks. In the final part of Hedley May’s three part series ,“Board Agility – Oiling the Machine” we look at the Head of Internal Audit, alongside updating our reports on the Group HR Director/Head of Reward and the Company Secretary.?These are the three executives that interface with the Board, and we share how the market leading individuals shape the agenda and facilitate the Board to raise itself above day to day governance. Click here https://lnkd.in/eKG6SspS to explore current market demand for these specialist roles, along with our analysis of how to identify the best individuals. #boardagility #internalaudit #companysecretary #leadership #hrdirector #remuneration #reward #humanresources #finance #functionalleaders #board #executive #corporategovernance #talent #remco #CFO #Finance #ChairofAudit

What is a chartered director? ?? You may have heard the term, but what actually is a chartered director? Chartered Director is the Institute of Directors (IoD)'s flagship qualification, devised and revised by leading directors for the benefit of members, directors and the wider business world. Key points about the Chartered Director Qualification: ? Recognition of excellence: The Chartered Director Qualification is a recommended, but non-mandatory, certification of experience, ability, and knowledge around crucial aspects of governance, leadership, and development. ?Endorsement of skills: Unlike becoming a chartered accountant or surveyor, chartered directorship is not a prerequisite or licence to practice. Instead, it serves as an official and recognised endorsement of your skills, professionalism, and knowledge of corporate governance best practices. ? Take a look at our factsheet for more information: https://lnkd.in/eMmqhJrg ?Explore the Chartered Director Qualification here:https://lnkd.in/dK_Jhf_7 #professionaldevelopment #boardofdirectors #skills #lifelonglearning #governance

In public accounting, what gets you from associate to Senior? I’m obviously not a Partner or someone who makes this decision but I am a Senior, so here is my musing. Proficiency. A level of proficiency, leadership skills, and a willingness to step up and grab what is needed to get things done. Not being one to wait around, an ability to talk to clients effectively. All of these things are where I would tell an associate to focus if they are looking for the next step.

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on “Driving Growth through Strategic Financial Leadership,” at the 3rd ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit on 23-24 May 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus. Hear from industry leaders exploring the evolving role of the CFO as a strategic partner in the business, case studies on growth driven by finance leaders and future expectations from finance leadership! Featuring our esteemed panelists: Adonis Sotiriou, Group Chief Financial Officer at Lanitis Group Ioannis Arampatzis Commercial Finance Growth Manager GMCI (Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Israel) at BAT Stathis Flangofas, Group Chief Financial Officer at HFM Andreas Theocharides, Commercial Director at PepsiCo (Greece) Moderator: Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Limited Less than 3 days to go! Don't miss this opportunity to gain the latest insights from financial leaders! To register and access the agenda: https://bit.ly/44rUtGT For more details on registration and inquiries, please contact [email protected] *ICPAC members qualify for a 15% discount - enquire for a discount code *ACCA members and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) members qualify for a 10% discount - enquire for a discount code #qubevents #ICPAC #Speaker #Accounting #DigitalTransformation #CFO #CEO #conference #Finance #Accounting #Limassol #Cyprus #FinancialSummit #JoinUs #Innovation #FinanceTrends #FutureOfFinance #Sponsors #Banking #Greece #Malta

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on “Driving Growth through Strategic Financial Leadership,” at the 3rd ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit on 23-24 May 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus. Hear from industry leaders exploring the evolving role of the CFO as a strategic partner in the business, case studies on growth driven by finance leaders and future expectations from finance leadership! Featuring our esteemed panelists: Adonis Sotiriou, Group Chief Financial Officer at Lanitis Group Ioannis Arampatzis Commercial Finance Growth Manager GMCI (Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Israel) at BAT Stathis Flangofas, Group Chief Financial Officer at HFM Andreas Theocharides, Commercial Director at PepsiCo (Greece) Moderator: Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Limited Less than 3 days to go! Don't miss this opportunity to gain the latest insights from financial leaders! To register and access the agenda: https://bit.ly/44rUtGT For more details on registration and inquiries, please contact [email protected] *ICPAC members qualify for a 15% discount - enquire for a discount code *ACCA members and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) members qualify for a 10% discount - enquire for a discount code #qubevents #ICPAC #Speaker #Accounting #DigitalTransformation #CFO #CEO #conference #Finance #Accounting #Limassol #Cyprus #FinancialSummit #JoinUs #Innovation #FinanceTrends #FutureOfFinance #Sponsors #Banking #Greece #Malta

Finance isn't just about numbers The ability to influence and negotiate is a dying art and probably not a skillset that is normally associated too much with accounts professionals, but not all finance roles are just about the numbers Many people move into business partnering positions or progress to directorial level roles where these skills are essential to ensure sound strategical and business related decisions are being made Numbers have there place, but so does your ability to communicate effectively Feel you need a bit of guidance or insight to help take you to the next level or improve on your communication in a finance setting? Then check out this article below from the ICAEW on the art of influencing effectively ?? #getrecruited #accountsandfinance

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on “Driving Growth through Strategic Financial Leadership,” at the 3rd ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit on 23-24 May 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus. Hear from industry leaders exploring the evolving role of the CFO as a strategic partner in the business, case studies on growth driven by finance leaders and future expectations from finance leadership! Featuring our esteemed panelists: Adonis Sotiriou, Group Chief Financial Officer at Lanitis Group Ioannis Arampatzis Commercial Finance Growth Manager GMCI (Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Israel) at BAT Stathis Flangofas, Group Chief Financial Officer at HFM Andreas Theocharides, Commercial Director at PepsiCo (Greece) Moderator: Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Limited Less than 3 days to go! Don't miss this opportunity to gain the latest insights from financial leaders! To register and access the agenda: https://bit.ly/44rUtGT For more details on registration and inquiries, please contact [email protected] *ICPAC members qualify for a 15% discount - enquire for a discount code *ACCA members and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) members qualify for a 10% discount - enquire for a discount code #qubevents #ICPAC #Speaker #Accounting #DigitalTransformation #CFO #CEO #conference #Finance #Accounting #Limassol #Cyprus #FinancialSummit #JoinUs #Innovation #FinanceTrends #FutureOfFinance #Sponsors #Banking #Greece #Malta