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The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) today announced the appointment of Amir Al Janahi (FCMA,CGMA), Director, Plant Finance at Emirates Global Aluminium as Chairman of its Middle East, South Asia and North Africa (MESANA) regional board.
Commenting on the appointment, Geetu Ahuja, Head of GCC, CIMA, said, "Amir Al Janahi with his vast regional experience has been a huge asset to CIMA. He was pivotal in arranging CIMA support in the competency development programme of Emirati employees in DUBAL finance. CIMA will continue to support the Emiratisation initiatives by assisting to build a talent pool that will enable succession planning and work towards part of EGA's strategic vision and operational plan of sustainable success across the business. A longstanding CIMA member, we are pleased to have him chair the board and aim to further raise CIMA's visibility in the region."
Al Janahi, has over 30 years of work experience in the Aluminium and Banking industry.
His previous roles include Corporate Controller, Manager Management Accounts and Manager Financial Accounts at DUBAL with 4 years of experience in Commercial Bank of Dubai as Officer, Financial Control.
A UAE national, Al Janahi has been instrumental in introducing the Balanced Scorecard as strategy execution tool for DUBAL and took the lead in some of the major cost saving initiatives across the organisation during the recent global economic crisis. He also delivers speeches on leadership and shares his experiences in strategy and strategy execution in various forums. In his free time, he likes to read management and leadership books and go to the gym for his regular exercise as well as spending quality time with his family.
For press enquiries please contact:
Priya Jethwa
Regional Marketing and Communication Manager: MESANA
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Priscilla Stanley
Ketchum Raad
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