Americana Foods
Walid Shaker is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in commercial finance, currently serving as the Senior Manager Commercial Finance Business Partner at Americana Foods since March 2020. Previously, Walid held the position of Finance Director at Danone from December 2018 to February 2020 and worked as a Commercial Finance Manager at Gulf Food Industries (California Garden) from July 2010 to November 2018. Early career includes a role as Senior Accountant at Rashideen Egypt (Cadbury) from May 2005 to June 2010. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from Tanta University and further studies in accounting and auditing at the ICMA Centre, along with additional education at The American University in Cairo.
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Americana Foods
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Established in 1964, Americana Foods is one of the largest FMCG companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. From our humble beginnings in Kuwait where we were born, to our strong presence and extended reach in the UAE, KSA and Egypt, we have over decades grown to become a trusted household brand name in the region and beyond. Today, Americana Foods’ products are enjoyed by consumers in more than 50 countries and territories across the world. Americana Foods was established with the ambition to lead and transform the industry. As dominant leaders in the region and pioneers in the industry, we continue to push the boundaries of quality, taste and food safety. Our passion for food fuels everything that we do, and we believe that every meal holds the potential to bring happiness and create lasting memories. Since our inception to date, we have been on a mission to honor our roots and preserve our traditions, touching the lives of millions of consumers through the joy of food, honoring the legacy of our past and continuing to thrive and evolve for new generations and years to come. We operate a diverse portfolio of products and play in multiple categories including Protein, Grocery, Impulse, Frozen Fruits and Vegetables and Snacks, supported by 19 cutting-edge production sites across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait and Egypt. With a large direct-to-market distribution network in key operating markets and a sizeable footprint across Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, we maintain control over every aspect of the distribution process, ensuring our products are accessible and readily available to a diverse customer base.