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John Ioannou

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Group Chief Financial Officer at TITAN Group
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

John is a global executive and board advisor with 30 years of experience in strategic and financial leadership at major firms like TITAN Group, PepsiCo, and Abdul Latif Jameel. A Chartered Accountant, he holds certifications from INSEAD and Wharton. Colleagues describe him as an inspirational, approachable, and strategic leader who is "much more than a CFO. "

As a purpose-driven leader, John is passionate about empowering people to reach their full potential and fostering inclusive, innovative environments. He actively engages with forward-thinking concepts, sharing thought leadership on topics like artificial intelligence and organizational culture, reflecting a mission to drive sustainable success through people.

While leading international operations for Abdul Latif Jameel, he led the groups early-stage investment into the electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Group Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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AI's Business Impact
He recently shared a thought-provoking article describing AI as a "force shaping power, relevance and humanity’s role itself, " indicating a keen interest in its strategic implications.
Corporate Governance
He earned a Certificate of Corporate Governance from INSEAD, stating his belief that strong governance is crucial for building trust and empowering individuals.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Group Chief Financial Officer
TITAN Group
3-2025 - 6-2025
Group CFO
Al Khayyat Investments (AKI)
6-2024 - 3-2025
International Directors Program
INSEAD
1-2022 - 9-2024
Group Chief Financial Officer
AW Rostamani Group
9-2012 - 1-2022
Group CFO International Operations
Abdul Latif Jameel
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Education
6-2024 - 3-2025
International Directors' Program
INSEAD
4-2023 - 5-2023
Private Wealth Management Program
The Wharton School
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