Layal E.
About Layal E.
Layal E. serves as the Director of Digital Transformation at HighRadius, where she has implemented programs that significantly reduced cash leakage. With a strong background in finance and risk advisory, she has held various senior roles at EY across multiple locations and sectors.
Current Role at HighRadius
Layal E. serves as the Director of Digital Transformation at HighRadius, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on optimizing financial processes and enhancing digital strategies. Her work includes utilizing Order to Cash (OTC) reviews, Accounts Payable (AP) analytics, and contract compliance to strengthen third-party relationships and improve productivity. Layal's initiatives aim to streamline operations and drive efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at EY
Before joining HighRadius, Layal E. worked at EY for several years in various managerial roles. She served as a Senior Manager in Supply Chain and Operations Advisory from 2014 to 2018 and in Finance Consulting from 2018 to 2021, both based in London, United Kingdom. Prior to these roles, she held positions as a Manager in Risk Advisory Services and as a Senior Consultant in Business Advisory Services, gaining extensive experience in financial and risk management.
Education and Qualifications
Layal E. earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer and Communication Engineering from the American University of Beirut, where she studied from 1999 to 2004. She is also a Certified Internal Auditor, which complements her extensive experience in financial and contract risk management. Her educational background and certifications support her expertise in optimizing processes across various sectors.
Specialization and Expertise
Layal E. specializes in optimizing processes and controls across multiple sectors, including Telecommunications, Media, Life Sciences, Technology, and Consumer Products. Her focus on process improvement has led to significant outcomes, such as the establishment of global programs that identified cash recovery opportunities with returns on investment reaching up to 2000%. She has also led initiatives that resulted in a 33% reduction in cash leakage.
Career Timeline
Layal E.'s career spans over a decade, with significant experience in advisory roles. She began her career at Ernst & Young as a Senior Consultant in Business Advisory Services from 2004 to 2006 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She then transitioned to various roles within EY, including Manager and Senior Manager positions in Risk Advisory Services and Finance Consulting, culminating in her current role at HighRadius. Her diverse experience across different regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the UAE, contributes to her comprehensive understanding of global finance and operations.