The Finance World Magazine| Edition: March 2023

license and strategies for investment.
On the second day, the Abu Dhabi
Chartered Accountant Conference
featured an impressive line-up of
speakers and notable figures such
as H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al
Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and
Coexistence, H.E Younis Haji Al Khoori,
Undersecretary of the Ministry of
Finance, Shraddha Sharma, Founder of
Your Story Media, Shalini Saraswathi,
Inspirational Speaker and Indian Blade
Runner, Neelkantha Bhanu, Founder of
Bhanzu and Faster Human Calculator,
among others.
The conference also featured a
riveting panel discussion on the role
of the CFO, moderated by Padmanabha
Acharya, Deloitte Audit Partner. The
panel was comprised of Alwyn Crasta,
Group CFO of an International Holding
Company, Mr Marcos de Quadros, Group
CFO of ADQ, and CA Hari Mohan,
Group CFO Burjeel Holding.
H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak
Al Nahyan delivered a compelling
keynote address that emphasized
the significance of tolerance and
coexistence in building a thriving
and harmonious society. On the other
hand, H.E Younis Haji Al Khoori shared
his extensive knowledge on the future
of finance and how technology is
transforming the industry, inspiring
attendees to embrace innovation and
stay ahead of the curve.
Shraddha Sharma, Founder of
Your Story Media, provided valuable
insights into the power of storytelling
in business and how to effectively
communicate a brand’s message, while
Shalini Saraswathi, a world-renowned
motivational speaker, captivated the
audience with her inspiring journey as an
Indian Blade Runner and her teachings
on perseverance, determination, and
following one’s passions. Neelkantha
Bhanu, Founder of Bhanzu and Faster
Human Calculator, amazed the audience
with his incredible mental calculations
and demonstrated the power of the
mind.
During the panel discussion, the
topic of the CFO’s role was explored
in depth, which led to a stimulating
and insightful session that examined
the difficulties and possibilities that
CFOs face in today’s fast-paced business
landscape. The panellists, Alwyn
Crasta, Mr Marcos de Quadros, and
CA Hari Mohan, shared their valuable
viewpoints and experiences on the
changing position of the CFO, as well
as the techniques and competencies
required to thrive in this role.
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