Andrea J. Mandara - Global MBA - IMAA in

Andrea J. Mandara - Global MBA - IMAA

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Group Director Operation at ISS Global Forwarding
📍 Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Andrea is a dynamic international finance executive with over 17 years of leadership experience, currently serving as Group Director of Operations. He specializes in financial strategy, M&A, and restructuring, holding an MBA from Hult International Business School. Colleagues describe him as intelligent, insightful, dedicated, and a great team player.

Outside of work, Andrea is an avid off-road driver and a member of the Dubai Off-Road Team. He demonstrates a commitment to environmental responsibility, having taken personal initiative to clean up natural spaces. He is also focused on continuous personal and professional growth.

Unique fact: He has a hands-on approach and will fly anywhere at a moments notice to be on the ground and resolve critical issues directly.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Group Director Operation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Financial Transformation
He is passionate about transforming finance departments into true growth engines for the business, focusing on strategy and cash-flow optimization.
M&A Integration
Recently certified as an International Merger & Acquisition Expert, he specializes in the complexities of M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Group Director Operation
ISS Global Forwarding
11-2022 - 11-2025
Regional CFO - Africa
ISS Global Forwarding
12-2019 - 11-2022
Group Finance Manager
Compass Logistics International
6-2019 - 12-2019
Group Finance Manager
ark global
9-2018 - 8-2019
GLOBAL MBA at Hult International Business School
Hult International Business School
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Education
3-2025 - 7-2025
International Merger & Acquisition Expert (IM&A)
Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)
2018 - 2019
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Hult International Business School
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