Sharif Fares

Sharif Fares currently serves as Senior Director of Finance - Planning & Reporting at KAFD | كافد since January 2024. Previously, Sharif was a Financial Controller at Abunayyan Trading and El Seif Engineering Contracting, with roles focused on financial management and reporting. Prior experience includes Finance Director at Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies and Finance Manager positions at the Madina International Airport Project JV and Al ARRAB CONTRACTING COMPANY, where responsibilities included overseeing financial departments and preparing financial statements using IAS, IFRS, and GAAP standards. Additionally, Sharif held the role of Group Financial Controller at Al Jeaidi Group of Companies and led an audit team at Nexia International. Educational qualifications include an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, Board Governance Specialization from NYU Stern School of Business, and a Bachelor in Accountancy from Zarka Private University.