Dr. Raheel Gohar is an Associate Professor of Finance at the College of Business, Al Yamamah University, with over 20 years of experience in academia, corporate practice, and research. He has held leadership roles including Head of the Finance Department, PhD Program Coordinator, and Head of the Quality Assurance Unit, and served on multiple academic and strategic committees. He earned his PhD in Finance from Hacettepe University, Ankara, supported by international scholarships, and holds an MBA and BBA from the University of Peshawar. Dr. Raheel’s research focuses on corporate finance and governance, with 25 peer-reviewed publications and presentations in leading journals and international conferences. He teaches a wide range of finance courses, including corporate finance, financial modeling, managerial finance, investments, and derivatives. He contributes actively to finance education and academic leadership. Dr. Raheel’s work reflects a commitment to research excellence, curriculum development, and professional engagement. He is recognized for bridging theory and practice in corporate finance education. His professional focus includes corporate governance, financial strategy, and risk management.

Dr. Saad Alsunbul is a seasoned CFO leader and financial strategist with deep expertise in the insurance sector, corporate finance, and investment management across public and private

markets. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance and Investment and multiple professional certifications, including CPA, CFM, FMVA, and FPWMP. His experience spans financial strategy, capital allocation, M&A, portfolio optimization, and regulatory compliance within highly regulated environments. Dr. Alsunbul has served as a financial advisor to senior government leadership, contributing to merger assessments, capital efficiency, and sector sustainability initiatives. He has held executive and board roles across insurance, investment, and advisory organizations in Saudi Arabia and the United States. His background combines strong analytics, governance, and stakeholder engagement with hands-on leadership in operations and risk management. He is recognized for translating complex financial performance into actionable insights that drive profitable growth, capital efficiency, and institutional resilience.

Feras Bahashwan, CPA, MBA, is a seasoned finance and strategy executive with 20 years of leadership across financial services, tech, sports, media, and government sectors, and serves as a board member and committee member across various organizations. Currently Group CFO at Sanabil Investments, he’s known for transforming finance operations, enhancing investment strategies, and driving organizational financial maturity. He’s held C-level roles at Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), and Intigral Middle East (STC Group), and began his career with Ernst & Young, leading over 55 assurance and advisory engagements across global key accounts in Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands, including Fortune 500 clients. A London Business School EMBA and CPA, he combines financial acumen with strategic foresight. Trusted by top-tier leaders—he’s passionate about impactful leadership and sustainable growth. Fluent in Arabic and English, with conversational Spanish.

Turki Alotaibi, CFA, is an investment professional with over 14 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and financial institutions. He has held leadership positions at SALIC, Derayah Financial, and Sanabil Investments, managing local and international investments across different sectors. Turki has been on boards and committees of public and private companies. He holds a Master’s and bachelor’s in finance and is a CFA charter holder. His expertise includes deal origination, due diligence, portfolio management, fund structuring, and strategic value creation. He has significant experience in U.S. and Saudi markets, including co-investments, buyouts, and fund commitments. Currently Turki overseas a portfolio of fully owned subsidiaries with aggregate top line of more than $28 billion.

Ahmed Abdullah Albabtain is a senior HR and talent management executive in the Saudi banking sector. He currently heads anb Academy and Talent Management at Arab National Bank, overseeing career development, succession planning, graduate programs, and academy budgets. Previously, he served as Senior Manager of the School of Leadership at Al Rajhi Bank, managing leadership curricula and vendor partnerships. He has also held strategic roles at Bank Albilad and Riyad Bank, leading succession planning, leadership development, and HIPO programs. Earlier in his career, he managed operations at the Financial Laws Training Centre and worked in insurance operations and customer relations. Ahmed holds an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School, a bachelor’s in accounting from Saudi Electronic University, and a Diploma in Insurance. He possesses multiple certifications in HR, occupational testing, and quality management. His expertise includes organizational development, talent strategy, and workforce planning.

Ghaleb Alhamad is an Investment Banking Manager at SNB Capital with a background in helping organizations navigate Debt Advisory, equity and debt capital markets. Over his career, he has had the opportunity to support transactionstotaling over SAR 250 million across Debt Advisory, ECM, and DCM.. Ghaleb is skilled in financial modeling, valuation, and preparation of offering documents while serving as a primary client liaison during negotiations and closings. He has a strong track record in originating mandates, supporting pitches, and managing client relationships with investors, banks, and asset managers. Known for thriving under high-pressure environments, he consistently delivers high-quality results. He also contributes to departmental strategy, process improvements, and team development. Ghaleb holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance with first-class honors from Al Yamamah University.

Abdullah Al Aujan is an investment banker based in Riyadh with over six years of experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets advisory across the region. He has worked with leading international financial institutions and advises clients on strategic transactions and capital markets initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from Al Yamamah University. He is known for strong analytical capabilities and performing under fast-paced, high-stakes conditions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Finance track from Al Yamamah University. Abdullah has extensive exposure to international banking standards and regional market dynamics. He consistently contributes to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients in the MENA region. His professional focus includes corporate finance, transaction advisory, and capital markets. He is recognized for diligence, precision, and client-centered solutions.