Rana Ghaoui
About Rana Ghaoui
Rana Ghaoui is the Director of Business Transformation at Interpublic Group (IPG), where he has worked since 2020. He has over 15 years of experience in finance function transformation and organization design, with a background in various industries and regions.
Work at Interpublic Group
Rana Ghaoui has held the position of Director of Business Transformation at Interpublic Group (IPG) since 2020. In this role, she focuses on driving business transformation initiatives within the organization. Her work involves leveraging her extensive experience in finance function transformation and organizational design to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, she has contributed to various strategic projects aimed at improving business performance.
Education and Expertise
Rana Ghaoui studied at the University of Adelaide, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and a Bachelor of Finance from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, achieving Chartered Accounting (CA) from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, she studied at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Her expertise encompasses career framework design, talent capability assessments, and the development of learning strategies, contributing to her over 15 years of experience in finance function transformation.
Background
Rana Ghaoui has a diverse professional background with experience across multiple industries, including Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Consumer and Industrial Products, Natural Resources, Utilities, and Real Estate. She has worked on projects in various regions, including the USA, Australia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, demonstrating her ability to adapt to different market dynamics and cultural contexts.
Previous Experience at EY
Before joining Interpublic Group, Rana Ghaoui worked at Ernst & Young (EY) in several capacities. She served as a Senior Manager in Advisory Services, focusing on Finance Performance Improvement and leading the Finance Talent Offering from 2013 to 2018. She also held the role of Senior Manager in People Advisory Services, where she led the Organizational Capability Excellence (OCX) talent offering globally from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Manager in Performance Improvement, Finance from 2010 to 2013.
Previous Experience at PwC
Rana Ghaoui began her career at PwC, where she worked for seven years from 2003 to 2010. During her tenure, she held positions as Senior Consultant and Manager in Performance Improvement, focusing on Finance Effectiveness. Her work spanned across major cities, including New York, Melbourne, and Dubai, allowing her to gain a broad perspective on finance transformation and organizational strategies.