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VIKAS TYAGI

VIKAS TYAGI

Enterprise Transformation Leader | CA, MBA | Ex-Fidelity, Ex-Deutsche Bank, Ex-Agilent, Ex-American Express
Dubai

Summary

Seasoned transformation leader with 25+ years of leadership across Finance, GBS and Enterprise Operations. Trusted by C-suite sponsors to lead strategic mandates across complex global organizations. Operated across the Americas, Europe, the UK, Middle East and Asia-Pacific, with proven expertise in setting up and scaling global business services (GBS), re-architecting finance operating models and delivering digital-led transformation outcomes.


Battle-tested in managing high-resistance environments and unlocking execution barriers, I bring a rare blend of deep process knowledge, talent reshaping capability and embedding sustainable transformation in matrixed, high-stakes organizations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President - Business Transformation

DAMAC Properties
04.2024 - Current
  • Leading enterprise-wide Finance transformation; driving strategic cost optimization of circa $40M.
  • Transitioned from traditional to service-led operating model-aligning Shared Service, talent and digital enablement into a single strategic backbone.
  • Deployed Kyriba for treasury, OneSource for VAT and Oracle EPM for planning.

Global Head - Finance Services

Fidelity International
12.2018 - 04.2024
  • Owned and transformed the global Finance Services model across Gurgaon and Dalian, driving maturity, resilience and transparency.
  • Delivered $5M+ in sustainable cost savings; established CoEs for cost, revenue, compliance, and analytics.
  • Operated across APAC, the UK and Europe-balancing global frameworks with regional execution demands.

Director - Group Finance

Fidelity International
06.2015 - 12.2018
  • Led multi-region finance operations overhaul-simplified processes, embedded compliance and digitized reporting.
  • Reduced close cycle by 30%; standardized reporting and increased audit readiness across UK, APAC and EU entities.
  • Instituted integrated governance, cutting risk events and compliance breaches by 60%.

Vice President - Strategic Cost Management & Analytics

Deutsche Bank
01.2012 - 06.2015
  • Built global cost analytics capability from zero-driving $100M+ in cost optimization.
  • Enabled COO-level decisioning with embedded cost levers, service line diagnostics and analytics dashboards.
  • Collaborated with divisional heads in Europe and the US to institutionalize cost discipline.

Regional Controller

Agilent Technologies
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Managed controllership across Nordics, LATAM and Canada-centralizing governance and reporting.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by 20% through IOO model and move aways from substantive testing approach.

Team Leader - Global Reporting

American Express
02.2005 - 01.2006
  • Rebuilt EMEA reporting frameworks to improve transparency and decision-making velocity.

Deputy Manager - Finance

MMTC Limited
06.2000 - 01.2005
  • Led corporate finance including ERP rollout-boosting financial visibility and decision support.

Education

Strategic Global Leadership Program -

INSEAD
06-2023

MBA -

Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University
06-2005

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11-1999

Signature Achievements

  • $100M+ cost savings from enterprise cost program at Deutsche Bank.
  • $5M+ in savings through finance operating model redesign at Fidelity.
  • Built and led DAMAC's Business Transformation Office spanning HR, IT, finance with $40M savings.
  • Delivered 25% improvement in global finance efficiency through lean automation.
  • Designed cross-border CoEs and integrated governance models in regulated environments.

Timeline

Senior Vice President - Business Transformation

DAMAC Properties
04.2024 - Current

Global Head - Finance Services

Fidelity International
12.2018 - 04.2024

Director - Group Finance

Fidelity International
06.2015 - 12.2018

Vice President - Strategic Cost Management & Analytics

Deutsche Bank
01.2012 - 06.2015

Regional Controller

Agilent Technologies
01.2006 - 01.2012

Team Leader - Global Reporting

American Express
02.2005 - 01.2006

Deputy Manager - Finance

MMTC Limited
06.2000 - 01.2005

Strategic Global Leadership Program -

INSEAD

MBA -

Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

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VIKAS TYAGIEnterprise Transformation Leader | CA, MBA | Ex-Fidelity, Ex-Deutsche Bank, Ex-Agilent, Ex-American Express