Hesham Abdelhay is an accomplished CFO with over 19 years of experience in the banking sector across Kenya and Egypt. A Fellow of the ACCA, Executive MBA graduate from London Business School —a consistently top‑ranked global institution—, and holder of an MSc in Professional Accountancy from the University of London (with Distinction), he brings deep expertise in financial strategy, capital management, and regulatory compliance.

Currently serving as the CFO at Commercial International Bank Kenya, Hesham leads financial planning, procurement, and strategic finance initiatives. He is known for aligning finance with business growth, operational efficiency, and governance.

He is also a recognized thought leader in digital finance and sustainability. Hesham has spoken at key industry events including Seamless East Africa and FINNOVEX Summit, authored thought pieces on AI and the future of work, and contributed to global research with ACCA, CA ANZ, BDO, and PwC.