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Ashish Jain

Passionate Business Leader, Investor, Board member | CFO
27.5 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Jan 2025

The move

MoveCareem Network International
TitleChief Financial Officer Group Chief Financial Officer
LocationDubai Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageHindi, English
Years in UAE9.4
Total experience27.5 years
Network International headcount1,001-5,000 employees
Network International industryIT Services and IT Consulting
Network International HQUnited Arab Emirates
Network International founded1994
Network International typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Group Chief Financial Officer2025 — Present
    Network International· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Investor, Mentor2020 — Present
    Multiple startups and funds
  3. Chief Financial Officer2017 — 2025
    Careem· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, M&A integration, Company Secretarial, FP&A and Treasury2015 — 2017
    Snapdeal· New Delhi Area, India
  5. Associate Partner2014 — 2015
    McKinsey & Company· Singapore
  6. Director, Business Development, M&A, Strategy & Performance Management, Asia2009 — 2014
    Telenor· Bangkok
  7. Associate Director2006 — 2009
    UBS· London, United Kingdom & Mumbai, India
  8. Research Associate - InternshipNov 2005 — Jan 2006
    Kennet Partners· London, UK
  9. Product Marketing Manager1997 — 2004
    Altera· San Jose, California

Education

Languages

  • Hindi · Native or bilingual
  • English · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Cross-functional Team LeadershipCross BorderBusiness StrategyStrategyProduct MarketingDue Diligence

About

Passionate business leader. Seasoned executive, investor and board member with a demonstrated history of working in the tech startup industry. Proven track record in driving business growth, managing complex transactions, and navigating challenging macro-economic environments. Skilled in management, strategic finance, business development, M&A, investor relations, strategy, and team leadership. Adept at building relationships with investors, regulators, and stakeholders, and preparing companies for IPO. Strong leadership skills with a focus on capital allocation, cost optimization, and value creation across multiple verticals and geographies. Strong professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) focused in Finance from INSEAD.

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