Thereshini Peter

VP & CFO at Visa - Middle East and North Africa

21.6 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services

Oct 2020Added yesterday

The move

MovePepsiCo → Visa

TitleSenior Director Supply Chain Finance → VP & CFO at Visa - Middle East and North Africa

LocationDubai → United Arab Emirates

First time at this levelYes ★

Cross-border moveNo — same country

Years in UAE16.9

Total experience21.6 years

Visa headcount10,001+ employees

Visa industryIT Services and IT Consulting

Visa HQFoster City, California

Visa typePublic Company

Career arc

VP & CFO at Visa - Middle East and North AfricaOct 2020 — Present
Visa· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Senior Director FinanceOct 2019 — Oct 2020
Visa· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Senior Director Supply Chain FinanceFeb 2018 — Oct 2019
PepsiCo· Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Director - Asia Middle East Africa-New Business Development & Capital PlanningNov 2013 — Jan 2018
PepsiCo· United Arab Emirates
Director New Business Development - Middle East AfricaSep 2013 — Oct 2013
PepsiCo· United Arab Emirates
MIddle east Africa new business development managerOct 2011 — Aug 2013
PepsiCo· United Arab Emirates
Middle East Africa reporting managerApr 2009 — Oct 2011
PepsiCo· United Arab Emirates
Customer Finance ManagerSep 2006 — Jun 2007
Unilever· London, United Kingdom
Financial Controller2002 — 2006
John Frieda UK· London, United Kingdom
Financial Controller2002 — 2006
Kao Brands Europe· London, United Kingdom

Education

International Coach Federation
Coaching Certificate · Life Coach2013 — 2013
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
CIMA · Management Accounting2004 — 2006
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Honors in management accounting · Business Administration and Management, General1997 — 1999
University of KwaZulu-Natal
BCOM · Accounting1991 — 1994

Top skills

Change ManagementMarketing StrategyFMCGNegotiationStrategic PlanningSAP

About

Finance Leader in Global consumer goods companies with extensive international experience in FMCG and Personal Care, across many regions (AMENA; MEA; Europe; Sub Saharan Africa). Held various finance positions (Control & Planning) and new business development positions in top FMCG companies such as PepsiCo, Unilever, Kao Brands, John Frieda and Nedbank. Generated a proven track record as a strategic business partner in consistently delivering strong business results. In depth knowledge and expertise in Business & Financial Planning, Financial Control and reporting, Budgeting, Change management, Contract management, Strategic planning, Lean Six Sigma, Negotiation and strong communication skills. Authentic and natural leader, with a passion for people, diversity, brands and results.

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