Wageeh Hassen

Support business owners and senior executives in navigating financial complexity, enhancing performance, and driving sustainable growth across diverse industries such as Real Estate Development, Construction (Large-scale projects), Hospitality, F&B, and E-Commence.
> Structuring holding groups and designing scalable legal/financial frameworks for diversified growth.
> Advising startups on business setup, financial planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
> Managing working capital and creating liquidity optimization strategies.
> Delivering tailored financial solutions to address cash flow constraints and funding challenges.
> Designing KPI dashboards and financial reports to support data-driven decision-making.
> Ensuring compliance with UAE VAT and corporate tax regulations and strengthening internal controls.
> Leading ERP selection and implementation projects across diverse industries.

Leading financial strategy for a diversified business group across:
* Investment.
* Real Estate Development, Leasing and Brokerage.
* Construction (Large-scale projects)
* Hospitality (Western Hotels)
* Restaurants and Catering
* Facility Management.
* Transportation
* Travel and Tourism
* Medical Center

> Managed a finance team of 25 across all sectors, reporting directly to the Group CEO.
> Delivered 60% business growth through robust financial strategy and operational alignment.
> Restructured the finance department and introduced enhanced internal controls.
> Spearheaded the SAP ERP implementation across all group entities.
> Led feasibility studies, cash flow forecasting, and financial restructuring across multiple sectors

Directed financial operations across UAE, Oman, KSA, Bahrain, and Egypt for international F&B franchises: Chili's, Joe's Crab Shack, Romano's Macaroni Grill, El Chico, Cantina Laredo, Silver fox, Steak n Shake, The Pizza Company, Black Canyon, Swensen's, Bread Talk, Kenny Rogers.
> Achieved 100 % expansion of the restaurant network in MENA while maintaining profit margins.
> Strengthened internal controls and financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
> Optimized cross-border financial management and tax structuring.

Responsible for managing finance activities in a diversified business group including contracting, export and import, art training center, and magazine.