The 2024 Annual Leadership & Financial Services Conference for the Middle East took place from 27-28 May in Amman, with BDO Jordan as hosts. The conference created a dynamic environment for collaboration and knowledge exchange among the BDO professionals attending from across the region. With a focus on shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for the network, the conference prioritised the financial services, governance and environment (ESG) sectors.
Over 45 leadership delegates from BDO firms in Azerbaijan, Bahrain, East Africa, Egypt, India, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates participated in the conference, together with representatives from the BDO Global Office (GO). Discussions centred on empowering the next generation of leaders, navigating the evolving financial services landscape, implementing best practices for ESG initiatives, building sustainable revenue streams and fostering leadership development.
Renowned industry leaders provided valuable insights throughout the conference. Mr. Rami Samman, Managing Partner of BDO Jordan, Trond Morten Lindberg, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer at the GO, Eng. Azzam Hamaydeh, Advisory Partner with BDO Jordan, Gerard Rahman, Partner with BDO UAE and guest speaker Mr. Jawad Al-Shehili, President of the Arab Federation of Accountants & Auditors, all delivered keynote addresses, inspiring participants to think creatively about BDO's future.
Active participation was a cornerstone of the conference, with attendees engaging in dynamic discussions and forging connections, facilitated variously by Allan Evans and Anna Skopets, Sustainability leads at the GO, Gihad Al-Amri, Managing Partner of BDO in Saudi Arabia, Thingle Pather, Regional Head of Assurance Quality with the GO, Ahmed Al-Jumah and Husnain Munawar. These interactive sessions resulted in a set of key suggestions for BDO firms in the Middle East, including a collective commitment to achieving net-zero emissions and establishing a regional ESG centre.
Participants commended BDO Jordan for the well-organised, informative and interactive nature of the conference, highlighting its value in fostering collaboration. Beyond professional discussions, the conference showcased Jordan's rich tapestry through a tour of downtown Amman, a visit to the historic Amman Citadel (Jabal Al-Qal'a) and an evening spent in a picturesque farm on the hills of Al-Salt, exemplifying the country's unique blend of tradition and modernity.
The 2024 Annual Leadership & Financial Services Conference for the Middle East served as a springboard for BDO's continued growth and success in the region. The conference's outcomes, including the proposed collaborative initiatives, will undoubtedly contribute to a more sustainable, innovative and prosperous future for the BDO network.
Over 45 leadership delegates from BDO firms in Azerbaijan, Bahrain, East Africa, Egypt, India, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates participated in the conference, together with representatives from the BDO Global Office (GO). Discussions centred on empowering the next generation of leaders, navigating the evolving financial services landscape, implementing best practices for ESG initiatives, building sustainable revenue streams and fostering leadership development.
Renowned industry leaders provided valuable insights throughout the conference. Mr. Rami Samman, Managing Partner of BDO Jordan, Trond Morten Lindberg, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer at the GO, Eng. Azzam Hamaydeh, Advisory Partner with BDO Jordan, Gerard Rahman, Partner with BDO UAE and guest speaker Mr. Jawad Al-Shehili, President of the Arab Federation of Accountants & Auditors, all delivered keynote addresses, inspiring participants to think creatively about BDO's future.
Active participation was a cornerstone of the conference, with attendees engaging in dynamic discussions and forging connections, facilitated variously by Allan Evans and Anna Skopets, Sustainability leads at the GO, Gihad Al-Amri, Managing Partner of BDO in Saudi Arabia, Thingle Pather, Regional Head of Assurance Quality with the GO, Ahmed Al-Jumah and Husnain Munawar. These interactive sessions resulted in a set of key suggestions for BDO firms in the Middle East, including a collective commitment to achieving net-zero emissions and establishing a regional ESG centre.
Participants commended BDO Jordan for the well-organised, informative and interactive nature of the conference, highlighting its value in fostering collaboration. Beyond professional discussions, the conference showcased Jordan's rich tapestry through a tour of downtown Amman, a visit to the historic Amman Citadel (Jabal Al-Qal'a) and an evening spent in a picturesque farm on the hills of Al-Salt, exemplifying the country's unique blend of tradition and modernity.
The 2024 Annual Leadership & Financial Services Conference for the Middle East served as a springboard for BDO's continued growth and success in the region. The conference's outcomes, including the proposed collaborative initiatives, will undoubtedly contribute to a more sustainable, innovative and prosperous future for the BDO network.