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“CFOs are strategists shaping long-term value”<\/h1>\n

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Kuntal Kumaar Chattopadhyay<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Group Chief Financial Officer,<\/p>\n

Group SNS<\/p>\n

Share this Video!<\/p>\n

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About Kuntal<\/h2>\n

Kuntal Kumaar Chattopadhyay<\/strong> is an award-winning Group CFO and executive board member with 18+ years of experience driving transformation and value creation across multi-billion-dollar Retail, FMCG, Conglomerate, Real Estate, and Hospitality enterprises. He has held senior finance leadership roles at Group SNS, Majid Al Futtaim, and P&G, managing $2Bn to $7Bn P&L across MEA, Asia, and Europe.<\/p>\n

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Key Impact<\/p>\n

The Impact Delivered by Kuntal Across Global Enterprises<\/h2>\n

Led a $5Bn strategic acquisition, including due diligence and integration<\/h3>\n

Managed AED 50Bn investment portfolio delivering strong economic returns<\/h3>\n

Built treasury function managing $1Bn+ cashflows across 25+ entities<\/h3>\n

Delivered revenue growth, profitability improvement, and working capital optimisation<\/h3>\n

Turned around digital profitability using AI-driven transformation<\/h3>\n

Interview Summary<\/h3>\n

A Conversation on Leadership Journey<\/p>\n

From Steward to Strategist<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kuntal reflects on the evolving expectations of finance leadership, outlining a progression that signals a shift from traditional responsibilities toward a more value-driven, strategic role.<\/p>\n

Foundations of Finance Leadership<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The discussion highlights the essential building blocks that underpin effective finance leadership, emphasizing the balance between control, accuracy, and strategic contribution.<\/p>\n

AI & Technology<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As regulatory developments such as the UAE e-Invoicing approach, the conversation explores how organizations can prepare holistically, aligning internal capabilities to navigate change with confidence.<\/p>\n

No CFO-Level Visibility The Future CFO<\/strong><\/h4>\n

<\/strong>The role of emerging technologies is examined through a practical lens, focusing on how automation enhances efficiency while reinforcing the importance of human insight in decision-making.<\/p>\n

The Future CFO<\/strong><\/h4>\n

What does it truly take to lead finance in the next decade? This conversation offers a forward-looking perspective on how the CFO role is expanding, revealing the capabilities, mindset, and leadership approach required to stay ahead.<\/p>\n

“The modern CFO is no longer backward-looking. They are architects of the future.<\/span>“<\/p>\n

 Kuntal Kumaar Chattopadhyay<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Top CFOs of UAE 2026 is an editorial recognition highlighting finance leaders who strengthen the CFO ecosystem through broad experience, active contribution, and meaningful influence within their professional networks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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