Wahid Banihali

Wahid Banihali is an experienced financial professional with a comprehensive background in accounting and finance, currently serving as the Group Chief Accountant at First Contact since November 2019. Prior roles include Director of Finance and Building Service Manager at TWA - COMO HOTELS, from November 2016 to July 2019, and several notable positions such as Financial Controller at OVOLO GROUP, Director of Finance at Pan Pacific Hotels Group, and Senior Consultant at MF&W SME Tax Consultants. Wahid's extensive career also encompasses significant roles in luxury hospitality, including Director of Finance at Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea for the Jordan cluster and Director of Finance at Langham Hotel Melbourne. Beginning in 1992, Wahid held the position of Group Financial Controller Australia at Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts, showcasing a sustained commitment to excellence in financial management.