With over two decades of diversified experience in the finance industry, Hattem has successfully navigated two distinct career paths.
His journey began in 2000 as a finance professional, where he sharpened his skills in various finance roles, primarily within esteemed multinational organizations.

In 2015, he transitioned to a freelance career, offering his expertise as a financial consultant and trainer. This path led him to join Kaplan as a Finance trainer, delivering B2B training to business and governmental entities in the region; covering Finance and Investment topics such as: Financial Accounting & Analysis, Financial Modelling, Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting, and Capital Budgeting.

His academic accomplishments include earning the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation in 2005, obtaining a CIMA Diploma in Islamic Finance in 2014, and completing his MBA from Manchester Business School in 2017; in addition to RIFS from CISI, and IPSAS Certificate from ACCA.
These credentials, coupled with his extensive professional experience, enable him to provide insightful and impactful financial training and consultancy.

Mohammad is a seasoned financial trainer with over 11 years of experience as a financial and investment analyst, accountant, and trainer. He specializes in financial analysis, financial modeling, IFRS, banking, and investment management.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Banking and an MBA with a specialization in Finance. Mohammad is a Certified Bank Financial Modeler and a Certified Trainer from Pearson. Additionally, he holds the IPSAS certification from ACCA, demonstrating his expertise in public sector accounting standards.

With deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience, Mohammad delivers practical, high-impact training for professionals across banking, investment, and corporate finance.

Sana has over 12 years experience in teaching ACCA and CIMA with her expertise being in Cost and Financial Management. She has received professional tutor trainings held by the ACCA body.

She has worked as a financial analyst for leading banks at a corporate level. She tends to find several solutions to a problem, in order to satisfy every candidate as per their thinking process.

Sana has done her BSc honors in Applied Accounting through research and analysis project. and has even mentored other candidates for their thesis. She is a global high achiever in ACCA too.

Amar is an experienced trainer specialized in Tax teaching across all the UK accounting bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW for over 23 years. He has consistently ranked as a top tutor based on student feedback scores and has regularly achieved the highest pass rates in the country.

During his corporate tenure, he was appointed as the head of international business for FTC Kaplan after successfully managing the business restructuring process and leading the growth of top-line revenue from £500k to £7m which was responsible for the business being awarded the prestigious Queens award for enterprise in international trade.

Taha is a lecturer since 2015, in the areas of economics, management accounting and business strategy. He is a fellow member of the ACCA since 2018 and holds the ICAEW membership too. He has also been a member of the ACCA marking team for a professional level exam and has produced several country and regional prize winners across modules. His prior work experience includes working as a business analyst for a data company and an investment analyst for a capital firm in the UAE.

Sheema Shiraz Ali is a highly experienced banking and finance professional with over 15 years of expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial governance, gained through her work at the Central Bank of Pakistan. She specializes in providing in-depth training for CFA and FRM candidates, particularly in areas like equity valuations, derivatives, fixed income valuations and Quants. Her extensive background in banking enables her to deliver real-world insights, helping candidates not only understand complex financial concepts but also apply them effectively in their careers.

As a dynamic trainer, Sheema has led CFA and FRM-focused programs across GCC, guiding professionals through challenging topics with practical examples and engaging lessons. Her passion for financial education and mentoring shines through in her ability to break down intricate concepts and make them accessible, ensuring her students are well-prepared for success in their exams and in the finance industry

Akshay has 10 years of experience in areas of investment banking, management consulting and training. As an investment professional, He has advised and executed diverse set of transactions and projects for startups and businesses globally. 

As a trainer, He specializes in corporate finance and investments and has delivered trainings on varied subjects in these domains to learners across age groups, professions and qualifications. His diverse professional experience, across industries, enables him to deliver practical and industry relevant courses. Hands-on industry exposure and penchant for staying ahead of latest developments has seen him deliver modules on upcoming domains like cryptocurrency, NFT’s and other diverse financial topics.

Akshay is an engineer, MBA and CFA Charterholder. An avid reader, he believes that learning is the only true free lunch in today’s integrated economy.

Ali has over 5 years of training experience in the finance industry. After several years of effectively managing a credit portfolio exceeding USD 80 million in sectors such as Textile, Sugar, Cement, and Chemicals, he transitioned into a full-time trainer with a robust financial background. He has conducted training for banks throughout the Middle East and has coached numerous CFA candidates globally.

Adithi Chaturvedi is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and esteemed professor for CA, CS, ACCA, and CMA students with over 12 years of teaching experience. She extends her expertise to various branches within the WIRC of ICAI as a visiting lecturer. Moreover, she serves as a guest lecturer across multiple institutes and classes, actively participating in seminars. In recent years, Adithi has expanded her reach into virtual learning, offering video lecture courses to better facilitate student learning.

Specializing in theory subjects, she is renowned for making them engaging and highly rewarding for students. Her teaching methods, rooted in real-life examples, simplify complex topics and aid in effortless retention, earning her widespread acclaim and popularity among students. Adithi has mentored thousands of CA, CS, ACCA, and CMA students, with numerous rank holders benefiting from her guidance.

Rahul is an Economics graduate, a CFA Charterholder and a CMA. He also holds the AFM certification from the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), CISI certificates for International Introduction to Securities & Investment and International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management and Risk in Financial Services.

Ubaid is a highly experienced trainer having spent over 19 years in the fields of Accounts, Finance and Audit. His extensive teaching experience is spread over several reputed universities in the UAE and Pakistan and various professional training institutes. He has offered his training expertise for professional qualifications such as ACCA, CMA, and CA

His industry experience includes having worked as a Consultancy Partner, Financial Controller, Audit Supervisor, and Accounts and Finance Officer across industries such as Hospitality, Real Estate, Retail, Construction, Higher Education, Consultancy, and Auditing among several others.

Ubaid is a GCC VAT (UAE) Specialist and a Certified Microsoft Excel Specialist. He has experience working with several popular accounting software such as Tally and Opera and he can easily adapt to any new accounting and financial software.

Waleed is the Director of Leadership, Behavioural & Exam Preparation at Kaplan MENA, where he leads the strategic development and delivery of high-impact learning solutions across the region. His portfolio spans technical qualifications, leadership development, and behavioral training—positioning Kaplan as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to upskill talent and drive performance.

With over 15 years of regional training experience, Waleed brings a unique blend of commercial insight and learning expertise to his role. He works closely with senior stakeholders across multinational corporations, government bodies, and sovereign wealth funds to design and implement learning strategies that align with business objectives, support national development agendas, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Before joining Kaplan, Waleed held a senior role at a Big Four firm, leading professional qualifications and internal training initiatives. His leadership is grounded in a deep understanding of organisational capability building, learner engagement, and performance management.

Waleed is passionate about helping organisations build future-ready workforces through targeted, high-value learning interventions—whether through customised academies, leadership journeys, or exam-focused programs, consistently delivering top-tier results.

Manav Modi is a dedicated CFA Trainer at Kaplan Professional Middle East, specializing in delivering comprehensive CFA curriculum training to aspiring finance professionals. With a robust background in finance, he holds a CFA Level 3 designation and an MBA in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT).

Before transitioning into academia, Manav built a successful career in investor relations at D.E. Shaw, where he worked extensively on crafting marketing materials, responding to RFPs, and leading strategic initiatives. He also gained expertise in process automation, leveraging tools like PowerBI and VBA to improve team efficiency. His ability to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality investor communications was further demonstrated during his five-week assignment at D.E. Shaw’s New York headquarters, where he played a pivotal role in launching a new strategy.

Manav’s industry experience spans across business finance, investor relations, and operations, having previously held roles at Swiggy and ZS Associates. His analytical and process-driven approach, combined with certifications in Credit Analysis and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, provides a well-rounded foundation for his teaching role at Kaplan.