Karima: CEO - France

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iCEO™: 93625

Position: CEO

Nationality: France

Home Country: France

Experience

PhD, french CPA equivalent, i`m an accomplished Chartered Accountant with over 17 years of experience in business administration, financial services, transformation, and risk management. I have held senior leadership roles, including Managing Partner of an advisory firm, CEO/CFO Advisor, and Senior Manager.

Major Achievements

I`m acting in the intersection of technology and financial requirements. I have successfully led IT projects such as ERP implementations and process automation, my skills have been developed particularly in my role as an international internal auditor for a listed company. My ability to integrate technology with financial and business strategies is a key asset in today’s digital economy. I`m strategic by nature and i excels in defining and executing strategies, driving change, and managing complex projects across various sectors, including industry, banking, insurance, asset management, hospitality, retail, sports, NGOs, and public institutions. My strategic acumen is demonstrated by my capability in crafting and implementing custom action plans that align with organizational goals, improving the quality of the governance.

Industry Sector Competencies

• Software
• Consumer Goods
• Textiles
• hospitality
• Private Equity

Professional Objectives

• Function: Non executive Board Member
• Interim Manager: Yes
• Permanent Position: Yes
• Operational: Yes
• Availability: Full time, Part time
• Prefered Locations: Europe and Middle East

Additional Professional Interests

• Non Executive Director Assignments

Countries Covered

• Dubai
• Spain
• France
• UK
• USA

Operational Competencies

• AI strategy (Professional)
• ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)
• Technologies to market (Professional)
• Business development (Expert)
• Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)
• New product or service launch (Expert)
• Geographical expansion (Expert)
• Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)
• Close down or sell off (Professional)
• Pre or post investment audit (Expert)