Mohamed Bellal is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in corporate finance, strategic leadership, and financial innovation. As the Group Chief Financial Officer and a Board member, he has successfully integrated AI-driven finance and emerging technologies to optimize corporate growth and maximize shareholder value. Mohamed’s leadership philosophy focuses on discipline, delegation, and resilience, empowering teams while driving strategic initiatives. With a proven track record in leading financial consolidations, developing board-level dashboards, and aligning finance with business growth, Mohamed continues to shape the future of corporate finance, prioritizing innovation, efficiency, and long-term value creation across diverse industries.
Mohamed views successful financial leadership as grounded in key principles: strategic foresight, digital adaptability, risk-optimized decision-making, people-centric leadership, and ethical financial governance. The CFO role in the Middle East is evolving, driven by digital finance transformation, sustainability, IPO readiness, and cross-functional collaboration. Mohamed advocates for leveraging AI, sustainability, and innovation to redefine corporate finance. He has led significant transformations, including debt restructuring, digital adoption, and market volatility management. Committed to continuous learning and industry engagement, he is preparing to expand the CFO role, embracing AI and data-driven strategies to drive business growth and mentor future finance leaders.
Throughout his career, Mohamed Bellal has embraced both successes and setbacks, viewing failure as a crucial element of growth. Each challenge has been a lesson, reinforcing his commitment to resilience, strategic agility, and continuous improvement. As the finance landscape evolves, Mohamed is focused on leveraging AI-driven transformation and strategic leadership, with plans to expand his role into broader business growth and strategy by 2025. He believes that the future CFO must extend beyond finance, becoming a key driver of business innovation and sustainable growth. Mohamed appreciates the recognition and looks forward to sharing high-resolution images for this feature.
Recognized by Insights Success as one of the Middle East’s Ten Most Prominent CFOs to Watch in 2025, Mohamed Bellal exemplifies the future of financial leadership, blending strategic insight with a deep commitment to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.