Martin Waud, (C.A)
About Martin Waud, (C.A)
Martin Waud is the Regional Head of Finance for the Middle East at Clifford Chance, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in finance roles across various organizations, including International SOS, RAK Logistics, and PwC.
Current Role at Clifford Chance
Martin Waud serves as the Regional Head of Finance for the Middle East at Clifford Chance, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he leads a finance team of eight professionals based in the regional hub of Dubai, UAE. He reports directly to the Regional COO and maintains a dotted line reporting relationship with the Group CFO in London. His responsibilities include supporting the strategic agenda and objectives of the Regional Partner Group.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Martin Waud held several significant positions in finance. He was the Regional Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at International SOS from 2012 to 2014. He later served as the Regional Finance Director at the same company from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as the Group CFO and Board Member at RAK Logistics for one year in 2016. His earlier experience includes roles at DHL as Finance Manager and at PwC in various capacities, including Audit Manager and Associate.
Educational Background
Martin Waud completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours in Business Studies at The University of Sheffield from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education by achieving the Chartered Accountant (C.A.) designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland between 2002 and 2005. He also completed his A Levels at King Edwards VI Stourbridge from 1997 to 1999.
Professional Affiliations
Martin Waud is a member of the Finance Leadership Group (FLG) at Clifford Chance. This group is led by the Group CFO and includes representation from Regional Finance Heads and Senior Group Finance personnel. His involvement in the FLG underscores his commitment to financial leadership within the organization.
Career Timeline
Martin Waud's career in finance spans multiple roles and organizations. He began his professional journey at PwC as an Associate from 2002 to 2005, followed by positions as Audit Senior and Audit Manager until 2010. He then transitioned to DHL and later to International SOS. After a brief tenure at RAK Logistics, he joined Clifford Chance in 2017, where he continues to contribute to the finance sector in the Middle East.