Bahaa Youssef, Cpa
About Bahaa Youssef, Cpa
Bahaa Youssef, CPA, is the Sr. Finance Director - MENA at Delivery Hero and talabat in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with extensive experience in leading financial operations across the GCC region.
Current Roles
Bahaa Youssef currently serves as the Senior Finance Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at both Delivery Hero and talabat, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In these roles, he oversees financial operations, ensuring the implementation of strategic business plans to enhance organizational profitability.
Previous Experience
Bahaa Youssef has an extensive background in finance, having worked at several prominent organizations. He was the Regional Head of Finance at Shooting Stars - Warner Bros. Entertainment from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, he held the same position at Galadari Ice Cream Co. (Baskin-Robbins®) from 2012 to 2016. Earlier roles include Finance Director at Othaim Markets Company (2011-2012), Country Manager/Financial Controller at The Sultan Center (2008-2011), Financial Controller at Safeway (2006-2008), and Accounting Manager at Raya (2003-2006).
Educational Background
Bahaa Youssef holds a B.Sc. in Commerce from Ain Shams University, where he studied in the English Section - Accounting Dept. from 1994 to 1998. He completed his high school education at St. Fatima Language School from 1990 to 1994. His primary and preparatory education spanned from 1981 to 1989 at St. George College. Additionally, he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), credentialed by the California Board of Accountancy.
Expertise and Skills
With extensive experience in managing financial operations for multinational, publicly listed, and family businesses across the GCC region, Bahaa Youssef has demonstrated expertise in transforming sales performance and improving product supply. He has a proven track record in directing commercial and operational performance and is known for his leadership in multi-functional teams.
Strategic Contributions
Bahaa Youssef has played a key role in integrating strategic business plans to enhance the profitability of the organizations he has worked with. His hands-on experience in finance has made him instrumental in improving organizational performance through strategic initiatives and business plans.