John is an associate member of ICAI and has over 20 years of post-qualification experience in India and Middle East. He presently works with Emirates Business Group as Group Financial Controller

He has been part of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter Committee for the last nine years. He is passionate about the chapter and wants to use his experience to take the chapter to newer heights for the benefits of members and community

John has conducted several trainings programs and seminars for clients and employees on VAT, IFRS etc. He is also a faculty on VAT with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Dubai Branch, UAE.

He is a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant having more than 23 years of experience in UAE.

Presently Krishnan is a Partner in Andersen, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He has been advising clients in UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, AML, CbCr, ESR, Transfer pricing, Tax Planning & structuring, Reporting standards, Risk Management, Process reengineering and mapping, IFRS, Internal Audit, Treasury and Forex operations.

He is associated with this chapter for the past 8 years in various capacities and I strongly believe I have done my duties with sincerity and passion & fulfil the expectations of the Chapter.

He look forward to serve once again by joining hands with each one of you in building a great professional network and take our profession forward with reverence and commitment.

He is a believer of the phrase “Opportunities are created”, hence coming together as a professionals help us create a synergy of knowledge and professional development that will benefit our fraternity at large.

CA Priyanka Birla is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and accomplished finance professional with 19+ years of diversified experience across finance having worked with leading global organizations including KPMG and Schlumberger. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President – FPCA at First Abu Dhabi Bank, driving strategic financial insights for senior leadership.

She has been honored as one of the Top 13 Women Achievers in the UAE, where her journey and achievements were featured in a tele media series to inspire and empower women across the region.

Since 2017, she has been an active member of the Managing Committee of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter, contributing across multiple portfolios. Her most recent role as General Secretary in 2025 reflects her continued commitment to the chapter’s growth, governance, and strategic initiatives.

She has held executive position with Toastmaster Club and has actively participated in various charitable and CSR initiatives, duly recognized by the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and other professional associations.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is deeply passionate about yoga, personal development, and continuous learning. Her pursuit of self-improvement and holistic growth strongly complements her commitment to excellence in every sphere of life.

Ajay is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK). Since 2002, he is an active member of Abu Dhabi Chapter.

Currently Ajay is working with CERT, Abu Dhabi as Group Financial Controller. Prior to this, worked as a Financial Controller with ZADCO for 4 years and Corporate Finance Manager with Al Mansoori Specialized Engineering for 13 years. He is an active Toastmaster and worked for various other corporate social activities.

Ajay consider himself a hard worker and determined person. He believes in my commitment to excellence, his ability in assuming strategic positions and contributing towards the success of the team goals.

He has been part of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter Committee for the last two years and proactively contribute to various Chapters’ activities for the professional development and welfare of the members with persistent passion and generosity.

His aspiration is to carry out successfully the responsibility entrusted by the Chapter and its members.

CA Rohit Dayma is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and corporate governance. He currently serves as Vice Chairperson of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter, where he has been an active contributor since 2012, holding various key leadership roles.

As the Head of Finance for the MENA Region at Hatch Pty Ltd, Rohit oversees financial operations, governance, and strategy. His expertise enables businesses to navigate financial complexities and drive growth.

Passionate about professional development, Rohit has led impactful ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter’s events and spearheaded several initiatives. A Chartered Accountant by profession and a Marwadi by heritage, he blends financial acumen with leadership and cultural values, making him a accomplished professional in both corporate and professional circles.

Rohit takes great pride in being part of the CA fraternity and values the opportunity to contribute to the profession and build professional connections. He believes that being part of the CA community provides a platform to support and strengthen the profession and the broader fraternity.

CA Monish Mohan is an industry leading professional with more than 14 years of expertise in Auditing and Advisory roles in India and ME. His predominant areas of expertise include, but not limited to, IFRS, Statutory Audit, Risk based Internal Audit, Due Diligence, Transaction Advisory etc. Backed by the esteemed membership in ICAI & IMA, he is instrumental to have his Audit firm emerging as a leading player of the region. Currently he act as Managing Partner for AMA Audit Tax Advisory.

Monish enjoys in meeting new people and keeps the acquaintances active, and travels much to do so. Avid learner and as an active sportsman, Monish seeks to play an active role in ICAI -AUH and its events. It is imperative that as a group of professionals, impeccable ideas generated within shall be steered in a way that benefit both the professionals and community alike. With his candidature, he yearns to seek, to learn and to be this steering force.

As a Chartered Accountant and proud ICAI member since 2011, I have been actively associated with the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2013. Over the years, the Chapter has played a significant role in shaping my professional journey and deepening my commitment to the CA fraternity.

Professionally, I serve as the Managing Partner at BOT Consulting, specializing in tax, risk, and technology advisory. I also hold the position of Director of Finance at Bin Otaiba Holdings, a diversified group with operations across Contracting, Trading, and Real Estate. These roles have strengthened my strategic, governance, and leadership capabilities within dynamic business environments.

Within the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter, I have had the privilege of serving on the Managing Committee for the past five years. I have led the Professional Development Committee - PDC twice (2023 and 2025), chaired the Social Committee in 2022, and headed the Media C Student Affairs Committee in 2024. Each responsibility has reinforced my belief in collaborative leadership, member engagement, and continuous professional excellence.

Through this candidature, I aim to give back meaningfully to the profession, strengthen member value, and contribute to the sustained growth and visibility of ICAI in the region.

Ramesh is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary & CAMS Certified with over 24 years of professional experience in various roles like Risk, Governance & Compliance, Anti-Financial Crimes, Internal, Systems & Management Audit, Internal Controls & Investigations. Presently, He is working as Branch Head of Compliance for an international banking group.

He has been associated with ICAI Abu Dhabi chapter for last few years and been part of Management Committee. As a committee member with the Chapter, He has contributed towards increasing membership base, reaching out to members for various communications and has played a key role in organizing various events for the Chapter.

He would like to give back to the fraternity as well as the society, His vast experience, knowledge and connections by taking part in the chapter activities helping Chapter taking to newer heights.

Mohammed Shafeek is the Founder and Group CEO of MS Holdings, a multi-vertical holding company with interests across corporate services, investment advisory, real estate, education, philanthropy, and succession planning. He is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), with a Bachelor of Commerce, an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA, UK) and certifications across tax, compliance, financial structuring, and international trust management (STEP-trained).

He advises Fortune 500 companies and family offices on financial analysis, project financing, and investment strategy, and serves on multiple boards, supporting organizations on market entry, growth strategy, governance, and cross-border structuring. His work spans the UAE, Ǫatar and India, with active involvement across ADGM, DIFC and ǪFC.

Within ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter, he has contributed to leadership and chapter development for over seven years, including serving as Treasurer for 2025–2026, and leading portfolios like communications, professional development, media and student affairs and membership.

CA Shafeekh Neelayil is an associate member of ICAI and a rank holder in CA Intermediate examination. With over 22 years of experience in the UAE across banking, financial services, and government sector, he has built a strong track record in strategic finance, governance, and business leadership. He has held senior positions with Hilal Group, Finance House, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and is currently serving as the Acting Chief Financial Officer at MBank.

A firm believer in lifelong learning and continuous self- development, Shafeekh has been actively involved in educational and leadership platforms, including Toastmasters. Apart from his achievements in communication path, he served as the ‘Club President’ for the year 2009-10, in addition to several other leadership roles in the Abu Dhabi ICAI Toastmasters club.

Shafeekh has been an active member of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since relocating to Abu Dhabi in 2005 and has been serving as a member of the Managing Committee since 2019, contributing across multiple portfolios and initiatives for the professional community.

Suma Rajesh is a Chartered Accountant and US CPA with over 20 years of experience spanning banking and academia. She began her career in Corporate Credit with leading banks across India and the Middle East before transitioning into academia, driven by a deep passion for teaching and empowering others to succeed.

She currently mentors and trains finance and accounting professionals, helping numerous candidates earn globally recognized certifications through her associations with institutes in the UAE and the United States. In addition to professional coaching, she has delivered corporate training programs, spoken at Executive Development Programs conducted by CMIB of ICAI, and participated in counselling initiatives at UAE schools, inspiring students to pursue careers in finance.

Since 2022, she has served on the Chapter’s Managing Committee, contributing across multiple portfolios — Professional Development, Membership and Media C Student Affairs. In these roles, she has helped organize impactful professional events, support membership growth, strengthen media outreach, and advance student engagement initiatives, demonstrating a consistent commitment to serving the professional community.

Ankit Kothari is a Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience and currently serves as an AVP in the insurance sector, bringing deep expertise in finance, strategy, and innovation. He has been an active part of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2017, driven by a passion for empowering the CA fraternity and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

Over the past four years, Ankit has contributed significantly as a Leader and subcommittee, taking on key responsibilities in Media G Student Affairs (2022), Communication G Website (2023), Professional Development (2024) and Social (2025). His dedication has helped enhance member engagement, drive impactful learning initiatives, and strengthen the chapter’s role as a hub for knowledge and professional advancement.

For Ankit, the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter is a thriving platform that brings professionals together, fosters meaningful connections, and drives collective success

Rajesh is a Rank Holder and Associate Member of ICAI, and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA, USA. With over 11 years of experience across accounting, auditing, taxation, and technology finance, he currently serves as a Technology Finance Business Partner at First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Associated with the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2016, Rajesh has served six terms on the Managing Committee between 2018 and 2026. During his tenure, he has contributed strategically to member engagement, digital transformation, and academic initiatives. He was instrumental in designing and implementing a blended learning model for CA coaching classes, strengthening the Chapter’s media and digital presence, leading the website redesign, and organizing the Chapter’s first-ever Placement Drive. He has consistently driven innovation and technology-led initiatives to enhance member value.

A committed and approachable leader, Rajesh believes in collaborative leadership, teamwork, and forward-thinking execution. His vision is to build a more connected and future-ready Chapter, expand the membership base, strengthen the ICAI brand across the region, and create meaningful professional development opportunities for every member.

Aditya is a fellow member of the ICAI having 5 years of post-qualification experience in India and Middle East.

He presently works with Crowe Mak as Senior Auditor specializing in Internal Audit, Risk Assessment, Process Re-engineering, Due Diligence and Feasibility Study Assignments. Prior to this he had worked for Protiviti in India.

Aditya enjoys in meeting new people, playing and watching cricket and travelling. Aditya seeks to play an active role in ICAI AUH and its events.

With the current growing number of young CA professionals, Aditya seeks to capture this group by enthralling them with not just professional development courses but also including activities making it an enjoyable, interactive and energetic session.

A qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over a decade of experience in indirect taxation, accounting, due diligence and financial planning C analysis, she is currently associated with Finance House, a prominent publicly listed financial institution in the UAE, where she manages key responsibilities across tax and finance functions.

Her career journey spans esteemed organizations such as Bhawan Group, Kreston Menon and Deloitte, where she has held senior roles overseeing tax planning, compliance and financial reporting, consistently delivering value through insightful financial solutions and compliance excellence.

An active member of the ICAI Dubai Chapter since 2018 and the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2023, she is passionate about community engagement and professional development. In 2025, she served as a Subcommittee Member of the Professional Development Committee of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter, contributing to seminars and workshops on investment planning, corporate tax, VAT amendments and emerging areas such as AI.

Known for being approachable, organized and dependable, she brings strong ownership, clear communication and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset, and aspires to continue serving the Chapter with commitment, integrity and empathy.

CA Prashant Nathvani is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of diverse experience across banking, fintech, consulting, and academia. He currently serves as Assistant Vice President – Finance at Network International, a leading payments solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa.

Over the course of his career, he has held key roles with reputed financial institutions including Mashreq Bank, RAK Bank, and National Bank of Umm Al Quwain. His core expertise spans Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), regulatory reporting, auditing, taxation, and corporate finance, with a strong focus on liquidity management, financial governance, and business partnering.

In his current role, Prashant is responsible for managing liquidity and cash flows, strengthening financial reporting processes, and supporting investor-related initiatives including due diligence and integration. He has successfully implemented hedging and cost optimization strategies, delivering tangible financial impact.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Prashant is actively engaged in community building and professional development. He has supported job placements for over 100 professionals in the UAE and contributes to ICAI initiatives, reflecting his commitment to strengthening the member ecosystem.

Nirmal Kumar Agarwal is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 23 years of diverse and progressive professional experience across multiple geographies and industries. His expertise spans Financial Planning C Analysis, Cash Flow Management, Credit Control, Corporate Financing, Debt Restructuring, Budgeting C Business Planning, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Taxation, Financial Modelling, and ERP Implementation.

He is currently serving as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Union Chlorine LLC, a chemical manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi. Prior to this, he held senior leadership positions across Saudi Arabia and Africa, contributing to the growth and financial strengthening of organizations in the Pharmaceuticals, Steel Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, and Industrial Construction sectors.

Nirmal have been actively participated in the events conducted by the ICAI Abu Dhabi chapter Since 2022. In Year 2023 Nirmal got opportunity to become part of the Sub-committee, Handled key responsibilities in Membership (2023), Media and students’ affairs (2024), Communication G Website (2025) activities of the chapter.

Being part of the Managing Committee provides a meaningful platform to contribute towards enhancing member value, supporting students, and further elevating the stature of the profession. Beyond his professional commitments, he enjoys networking, music, and travelling.

CA Prasad Amara is an associate member of ICAI since 2013 and has over 13 years of post-qualification experience. Worked in India for two years, since 2015 working in UAE Health care sector. Currently working as Finance manager in SEHA – Sakina, served as Finance manager in Burjeel Holdings, Saudi German Hospitals and Capital Health prior to the current position. Had an opportunity to build and implement the ERP systems in green field project and establish complete finance and RCM functions.

He was part of ICAI AUH Sub-Committee for last two years in communication C Membership teams, I am Committed to the principles of integrity, transparency, and professional excellence. I am enthusiastic about contributing to the growth and development of our esteemed ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter and contribute to the advancement of our profession. Your support is crucial, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve you and our esteemed ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter.

CA Ankit Somani is a dynamic finance professional and a committed member of the CA fraternity, currently serving as a Financial Planning and Analysis (FPCA) Manager with Ferti Globe. He brings with him over 15 years of experience in various domains within the finance function with specialization in data analytics and system implementations.

Ankit is contesting for the Executive Committee with a clear purpose: to elevate the value that the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter delivers to its members. He believes the Chapter can play a more transformative role in supporting professionals through stronger learning opportunities, engaging networking platforms, and meaningful community initiatives. His vision includes fostering more practical knowledge sessions, encouraging member participation, and ensuring newcomers feel deeply connected to the Chapter.

He is known for his proactive mindset, execution focus, and genuine passion for community service. Ankit aims to bring fresh energy, transparency, and member-centric initiatives to the Committee. His commitment is simply to serve, to contribute, and to help strengthen the Chapter for the benefit of every member.

CA Satish Kumar Jeksani is a experienced Chartered Accountant with over 17 years of experience in accounting, taxation, and auditing in India and the UAE. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has earned a reputation for providing strategic financial solutions to various industries such as trading, EPC, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and healthcare.

In India, he established and successfully operated Satish Jeksani C Associates for over 12 years, offering end-to-end services in statutory and internal audits, tax consulting, business policy formulation, internal control, and fundraising assistance for startups and private limited companies.

As the Director – Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Region at Spectrum Auditing, Mr. Jeksani is currently involved in UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, External Audits, and Virtual CFO services. He is an IFRS-certified professional and is committed to ensuring compliance with regulations while optimizing financial efficiency and sustainable growth for his clients.

With his leadership qualities, solution-focused mindset, and passion for professional excellence, Mr. Jeksani is eager to make a valuable contribution to the ICAI Abu Dhabi Sub Committee and help develop the member community.