About
Michael is an experienced financial leader with over 30 years in accounting, auditing, and corporate finance, including 8 years at EY, a Big Four accounting firm. As Group CFO at United Eastern Medical Services for 15 years, he helped grow the company into a leading healthcare provider in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, overseeing financial strategy, major investments, and expansion projects. Now CFO at Global Fertility Partners, he continues to shape the financial direction of the company, supporting its growth in fertility and reproductive health services across the Middle East. A Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in financial planning, treasury, and risk management, he is committed to helping healthcare organizations build strong foundations for sustainable success.
Key Strengths
- Proven strategic leadership as Group CFO in healthcare, including IPO readiness, M&A, and large-scale project financing
- Extensive leadership in healthcare financial strategy, including capital planning, treasury management, and enterprise risk oversight across multi-site operations in the GCC
- Excellent track record in driving business transformation, scaling operations, and navigating complex regulatory environments
Relevant Experience
- Group CFO at United Eastern Medical Services and Transaction Advisory (2008–2023): Helped scale the company from a start-up to an AED 3 billion valuation; led strategic investments, M&A, and debt restructuring
- Group CFO at Global Fertility (2023–Present): Spearheading regional expansion, M&A, and equity fundraising for a rapidly growing fertility network in the GCC
- Director at Ernst & Young (2000–2008): Extensive audit and consulting experience across healthcare, finance, energy, and infrastructure, with a specialization in valuations and transaction advisory
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