Season 4 Episode 24: A Decade in the CFO Seat

<p>Ten years in the CFO seat. Multiple international markets. One industry.</p><p><br></p><p>How does a decade as a CFO change the way you lead?</p><p><br></p><p>This week on Alchemy Uncensored, Conor McHugh is joined by Suhail Hoosain, Group CFO of Al Ansari Financial Services, a Dubai Financial Market-listed group with operations across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and India.</p><p><br></p><p>With nearly two decades in financial services and more than 10 years as a CFO, Suhail’s career has taken him across South Africa, the US, Guernsey and the UAE.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Suhail reflects on the journey that took him to CFO, the value of international experience and why he chose to build his entire career within financial services.</p><p><br></p><p>They also explore what being CFO of a listed company actually involves, how Suhail’s approach to leadership has evolved over the last decade and the lessons that only come with experience.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not just a conversation about reaching the CFO seat.</p><p><br></p><p>It is about how you continue to learn, adapt and lead once you get there.</p><p><br></p><p>What you will hear in this episode:</p><p><br></p><p>📌 Suhail’s career journey to Group CFO</p><p>📌 The influences that helped shape his career</p><p>📌 How working across South Africa, the US, Guernsey and the UAE shaped his perspective</p><p>📌 Why he has spent his entire career within financial services</p><p>📌 What being CFO of a listed company actually involves</p><p>📌 How Suhail has changed after more than a decade as a CFO</p><p>📌 The biggest lessons he has taken from his career</p><p>📌 His advice for aspiring finance leaders</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is proudly supported by Alaan الآن, the Middle East’s leading corporate card and expense management platform.</p><p><br></p><p>Alaan helps companies eliminate petty cash, reimbursements, and manual reconciliations by automating expense tracking, approvals, and accounting, giving finance teams greater control and visibility without the manual work.</p><p><br></p><p>A big thank you to Alaan for supporting this season and helping us bring these conversations to life.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re working towards your first leadership role, aspiring to become a CFO or already sitting in the CFO seat, this episode offers a look at how experience continues to shape you long after you reach the top.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen to Alchemy Uncensored. New episodes every Wedne