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Bilal Javaid

Head of Finance at Hub71 | Driving Innovation and Growth Across Technology Ecosystems
14.3 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Jan 2021

The move

MoveMubadala Hub71
TitleSenior Associate Head of Finance
LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE11.4
Total experience14.3 years
Hub71 headcount51-200 employees
Hub71 industryTechnology, Information and Internet
Hub71 HQAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Hub71 founded2019
Hub71 typePartnership

Career arc

  1. Head of Finance2021 — Present
    Hub71· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Senior Associate2020 — 2021
    Mubadala
  3. Senior Financial Analyst2015 — 2020
    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Fixed Asset & Project Accountant2013 — 2014
    Etisalat· United Arab Emirates
  5. Financial Analyst2011 — 2013
    SAH Enterprises· United States
  6. Management Trainee2010 — 2010
    Unilever· Pakistan· Full-time

Education

Top skills

Financial ServicesForecastingAccounts Payable & ReceivableMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Corporate FinanceStrategic Financial Management

About

Bilal Javaid is the Head of Finance at Hub71, Abu Dhabi's leading tech ecosystem dedicated to fostering innovation and enabling startup growth. With over a decade of experience in finance and strategy, he has worked across global organizations, leading financial planning, transformation, and business strategy initiatives. At Hub71, he has played a pivotal role in driving the organization’s financial strategy, overseeing cash flow management during transition periods, and securing multibillion in government funding approval, which will power Hub71's long-term vision. One of his major achievements was leading the Self-Sustainability Plan, ensuring the financial independence of Hub71's operations and reinforcing its ability to support startups in their scaling journey. He has built his care

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