Charu Tharakeshwar | AD SME
Mentor / SVP and Regional Head MENA - High Places International

A strategic business partner and C suite advisor in multinational and regional banks in the UAE for over two decades, she has had an eventful and exciting journey in her career as a Finance professional. A Seasoned Finance Leader with sharp commercial and business acumen, she has consistently won her stakeholders’ confidence.

With a keen eye for business efficiency while balancing revenue and returns, business heads valued her as a true co-pilot. Her expertise isn't just in numbers, she's led digital transformation initiatives, bridging gaps between business, finance, and technology. Her inner passion to share her knowledge with entrepreneurs to help them grow and scale their business led her to engage as a mentor on the UN NAMA program for women entrepreneurs, and that was the start of an exciting journey to support SMEs.

With credentials like Chartered Accountancy and a Master's in Management from India, she's succeeded in keeping the big picture in focus, while understanding the details to drive business success. Now, as Senior Vice President and Regional Head, MENA, at High Places International, a boutique search firm, she's using her talents to shape the future of senior talent in organizations.

Outside of work, she's involved in making a difference in the community, volunteering to boost financial literacy and empower the less privileged through education. She is also a guest faculty with various professional and academic institutions.

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