Mr. Mourad is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with more than 30 years of leadership experience in global accounting, audit, and regulatory environments. His career spans senior positions at leading international firms, where he developed deep expertise in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, integrated audits, SOX compliance, and international financial reporting standards.

Before joining Mavins, Mr. Mourad served as an Inspections Leader at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in the United States. There, he led inspection teams responsible for assessing audit quality across major accounting firms, contributing directly to strengthening public trust and regulatory accountability in capital markets.

As Chairman of Mavins Saudi Arabia, he drives the firm’s strategic growth and operational leadership within the Kingdom. He is responsible for building high-performing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering value-driven advisory services tailored to the Saudi market. His leadership supports Mavins’ vision of providing world-class professional services grounded in integrity, quality, and local insight.

In his role as a Board Member of Mavins International, Mr. Mourad plays a vital role in shaping the network’s global strategy. He contributes to the selection and onboarding of new member firms, ensuring they meet the network’s rigorous standards of excellence and independence. His regional expertise is instrumental in expanding the network’s presence across the Middle East and beyond.

Mr. Mourad combines technical strength with a collaborative leadership style, making him a trusted advisor to both clients and colleagues across jurisdictions.

David B. Brown is a distinguished executive and board advisor with more than three decades of global leadership experience across public and private enterprises. As CEO and Board Advisor, David brings a strategic blend of operational rigor, financial discipline, and governance expertise to help organizations scale, transform, and deliver sustained stakeholder value.

A licensed CPA and NACD Directorship Certified professional, David has served in C-suite and boardroom roles across diverse industries—including manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, technology, and financial services. He has successfully led enterprise-wide transformations, private equity-backed turnarounds, M&A integrations across multiple continents, IPO preparation, and carve-outs from global conglomerates.

David’s previous leadership roles include CFO roles, where he built high-performing finance functions and global teams across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. His experience also includes executive roles, and senior audit leadership at Price Waterhouse across offices in Dallas, London, Houston, and Moscow.

As a public company board member, Audit Committee Chair, and a board advisor at several public companies, David has guided organizations through complex regulatory, financial, and strategic landscapes with a strong emphasis on audit oversight, risk management, and long-term value creation.

David is known for his ability to navigate complexity, inspire teams, and align governance with growth. He is active in the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and the Private Directors Association, and frequently advises boards on strategic planning, operational readiness, and capital optimization.

He holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.

Ahmed Al Ashkar is a seasoned corporate finance and M&A executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across the MENA, GCC, and UK markets. He has played a central role in structuring and executing landmark transactions, advising on complex mergers, acquisitions, and capital market initiatives that have shaped key industries in the region.

Ahmed’s career includes senior roles at leading global advisory and consulting firms, where he led cross-border teams and supported clients through strategic transformations, valuations, exits, and market entry projects. His extensive deal-making track record reflects deep expertise in transaction strategy, due diligence, valuations, capital raising, and post-merger integration.

Fluent in English and Arabic, Ahmed is known for his ability to bridge local and international markets, offering clients practical solutions backed by rigorous analysis and real-world insight. His leadership at Mavins Saudi Arabia reinforces the firm’s capability to deliver world-class advisory and transaction support tailored to the Saudi market’s evolving regulatory and economic landscape.

Mohamed Shehata brings over two decades of audit and assurance experience to his role as Head of Assurance Services. He leads the firm’s audit practice with a commitment to delivering high-quality, independent, and insightful assurance services to clients across a wide range of industries.

Throughout his career, Mohamed has worked extensively with both private and publicly listed companies, helping them navigate complex regulatory requirements and enhance the reliability and transparency of their financial reporting. His experience spans statutory audits, IFRS and SOCPA-based reporting, internal control assessments, and risk-based audit engagements. He is particularly adept at leading audits in regulated sectors such as manufacturing, real estate, contracting, healthcare, and financial services.

As a trusted advisor, Mohamed is known for his ability to combine technical excellence with practical business understanding. He regularly advises boards, audit committees, and senior management on matters related to financial integrity, governance, and risk management. His approach emphasizes audit quality, compliance with international standards, and responsiveness to emerging risks and client needs.

In his leadership role, Mohamed oversees the development and implementation of the firm’s assurance methodology, talent development, and quality assurance programs. He is also actively involved in internal training initiatives, helping build technical capabilities across the firm’s audit teams.

Ahmed Abu Elyazeed serves as the Head of Taxation, bringing a wealth of experience in local and international tax advisory, compliance, and strategic planning. He leads the firm’s tax practice with a focus on helping clients navigate the complexities of the Saudi Arabian tax environment and broader cross-border taxation challenges.

Ahmed’s expertise spans corporate income tax, VAT, transfer pricing, withholding tax, Zakat, and customs-related matters. He plays a key role in advising clients on ZATCA compliance, tax audits, and dispute resolution, ensuring their operations remain aligned with the Kingdom’s evolving tax framework. His insights are particularly valuable to multinational corporations, family-owned businesses, and high-net-worth individuals engaged in cross-border transactions or restructuring.

With a strong background in both direct and indirect taxation, Ahmed provides tailored tax solutions that minimize risk and support long-term business objectives. His work often involves developing tax-efficient structures, reviewing commercial contracts for tax exposure, and supporting mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations from a tax perspective.

As a thought leader in the field, Ahmed actively monitors tax law changes and regulatory updates in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, ensuring that clients are well-prepared for compliance while identifying planning opportunities. He also contributes to the firm’s internal knowledge development and client education initiatives.

Ahmed’s leadership is marked by a commitment to technical excellence, ethical standards, and proactive client service—making him a trusted advisor for clients seeking clarity and confidence in a complex tax landscape.

Ayman Zaki is a seasoned technology executive and cybersecurity strategist with over two decades of experience leading large-scale digital transformation and cyber resilience initiatives across the Middle East. As the CEO and co-founder of Grafene Consulting, Ayman brings deep regional expertise and a proven track record of delivering innovative IT solutions to clients in the financial, telecom, and public sectors.

Through Mavins Saudi Arabia’s strategic partnership with Grafene, Ayman leads the firm’s Information Technology and Cybersecurity Services. His work integrates secure digital transformation, enterprise architecture, cloud migration strategies, data governance, and regulatory technology (RegTech), all aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital agenda.

Ayman has worked closely with national regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and executive boards to craft end-to-end cybersecurity programs and resilient IT governance frameworks. He is known for bridging the gap between technical execution and strategic objectives—helping clients enhance operational agility, improve compliance posture, and safeguard against evolving digital threats.

Under his leadership, Mavins clients benefit from a unique combination of strategic advisory, advanced technology services, and hands-on implementation—powered by Grafene’s specialized capabilities in cybersecurity, digital identity, and cloud innovation.

Amr Kambal is a seasoned risk and internal audit professional with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience across the GCC and international markets. He has advised government entities, regulators, listed companies, and multinational corporations on enterprise risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Amr holds a Master’s degree from the UK and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and a Certified in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) professional. He also holds the Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) from ACCA (UK). His rare combination of deep technical knowledge, regulatory insight, and practical implementation experience makes him a trusted advisor to boards, audit committees, and executive leadership teams.

Before joining Mavins Saudi Arabia, Amr held senior leadership positions at global advisory and professional services firms, where he led risk advisory projects spanning internal audit transformation, risk-based frameworks, control environment optimization, and governance reviews. His work has spanned industries such as financial services, energy, telecom, and government.

At Mavins Saudi Arabia, Amr leads the Risk Advisory practice—guiding clients in developing resilient control environments, improving transparency, and meeting local and international risk governance standards.

Gregory E. Picur is a Fraud Investigative Consultant & Compliance Training Specialist. He is a veteran fraud investigator and compliance advisor with over four decades of experience in forensic audits, anti-corruption programs, and governance risk management. His expertise spans both public and private sectors, with a focus on high-stakes investigations, corporate ethics, and capacity-building initiatives across the U.S., Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

At Saudi Aramco, Mr. Picur led the creation and implementation of the Suspension Mitigation Program (SMP)—a framework developed with Aramco’s Legal and Procurement departments. Enabling suspended contractors to regain eligibility by establishing Codes of Conduct, Ethics Manuals, and undergoing Fraud Awareness Training. His investigations at Aramco uncovered embezzlement, procurement fraud, and FCPA violations, leading to lasting policy and control enhancements.

Prior to Aramco, Mr. Picur served 16 years as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), where he was appointed a Commissioned Foreign Service Officer under President Bill Clinton. He established investigative operations in Baghdad and Islamabad, and led significant fraud prosecutions. He conducted anti-fraud training across 20+ countries from postings in Cairo, Budapest, Baghdad, and Islamabad. Earlier in his career, Mr. Picur spent over a decade with the IRS as a Senior Criminal Investigator, where he supported federal prosecutions involving tax fraud, money laundering, and political corruption.

He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Florida and Illinois, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and a licensed Private Investigator. A member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), he served as an officer of Saudi ACFE Chapter 86. Mr. Picur is fluent in English, German and Egyptian Arabic.

Sherine El Shorbagi brings over two decades of executive leadership in governance, sustainability, and public policy to her role as Head of ESG Services at Mavins Saudi Arabia. With a strong foundation in both the public and private sectors, Sherine leads the firm’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) advisory practice, helping clients develop sustainable strategies that align with regulatory requirements, stakeholder expectations, and national development goals such as Saudi Vision 2030.

Her extensive experience includes serving as a senior advisor to Egypt’s Minister of Trade & Industry and as CEO of the Export Development Authority, where she led national strategies. At the Volkswagen Group (Egypt), she led governance and compliance initiatives, established key board committees, and oversaw engagements with global advisory firms.

Sherine has a proven track record in institutional reform, ESG policy development, and stakeholder engagement, with deep expertise in CSR, ISO 26000, SA8000, GRI reporting, and public-private partnerships. She has represented Egypt in global forums hosted by the UN, ITC, and World Bank, and has played a key role in building inclusive industrial and trade ecosystems that support SME growth, local content, and climate-resilient development.

At Mavins, she leads ESG diagnostics, reporting, capacity building, and integration of sustainability into corporate governance and risk frameworks ensuring that clients meet international benchmarks.

Sherine holds a Master’s in Public Policy & Administration and a Bachelor’s in Mass Communication from the American University in Cairo. She is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.

Nezar Salem is a co-founder of Giraffe Creative & Digital Boutique and serves as the strategic lead for Creative & Marketing Solutions at Mavins Saudi Arabia. With over 12 years of experience in creative direction, brand strategy, and integrated marketing, Nezar has worked with regional and global brands across the FMCG, retail, hospitality, real estate, and lifestyle sectors.

Known for his ability to translate business objectives into compelling creative narratives, Nezar combines design-thinking with digital marketing expertise to deliver campaigns that resonate, convert, and build long-term brand equity. His leadership has helped launch and grow some of the region’s most successful product lines and brand identities—earning recognition for both creative execution and measurable business impact.

Nezar oversees a multidisciplinary team of designers, marketers, strategists, and content creators at Giraffe. Under his direction, the firm has built a reputation for producing high-impact work that blends creativity with data-driven performance—spanning brand identity, packaging design, web and e-commerce development, social media management, paid ad campaigns, and commercial media production.

At Mavins Saudi Arabia, Nezar leads the delivery of all client-facing creative and digital engagements. His role ensures that clients receive agency-level innovation powered by strategic advisory insight—creating a unified service that helps organizations differentiate, grow, and connect more deeply with their audiences.

Roba Bairakdar is a highly accomplished actuary with extensive experience across the insurance, pensions, and financial services sectors in the Middle East and Europe. A Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA) and a Certified Enterprise Risk Actuary (CERA), Roba brings deep technical expertise and strategic insight to help organizations manage long-term financial risk and meet complex regulatory requirements.

Over the course of her career, Roba has led actuarial consulting projects involving end-of-service benefits (EOSB), IFRS 17 implementation, solvency modeling, embedded value, pricing strategies, and pension fund valuations. She has advised insurers, reinsurers, corporates, and government entities on actuarial policy, capital adequacy, and data-driven decision-making—often in multi-jurisdictional contexts.

Prior to joining Mavins Saudi Arabia, Roba held senior roles at leading global actuarial and risk consulting firms, where she developed a reputation for analytical rigor, client-centric service, and mentoring future actuarial talent. She also actively contributes to industry dialogue on actuarial transformation, risk-based supervision, and innovation in financial modeling.

As Head of Actuarial Services, Roba leads Mavins’ capabilities in life and non-life insurance reserving, pension and benefit valuations, and actuarial support for regulatory, audit, and financial reporting needs. Her leadership helps clients achieve clarity, compliance, and confidence in their long-term financial obligations.