Ali Belgaumi
About Ali Belgaumi
Ali Belgaumi serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Grey Group in New York, having previously held senior financial roles at Publicis Worldwide and other major firms. He has extensive experience in corporate finance, M&A transactions, and strategic decision-making across various global markets.
Current Role at Grey Group
Ali Belgaumi serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Grey Group in New York, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategy within the organization. His expertise in financial management contributes to the overall success of the company.
Previous Experience at Publicis Worldwide
Ali Belgaumi worked at Publicis Worldwide in various capacities from 2005 to 2014. He served as the EVP - Chief Financial Officer for Publicis USA from 2011 to 2014, and prior to that, he held the position of SVP Global Business Director from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he was the SVP Director of Global Business from 2006 to 2011. His tenure at Publicis involved significant financial oversight and strategic planning.
Career at Grey Group
Before his current role in New York, Ali Belgaumi worked at Grey Group as the Chief Financial Officer for International Markets, covering APAC, EMEA, and LATAM from 2021 to 2023. He also held the position of Chief Financial Officer for Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa from 2014 to 2021 while based in Singapore. His work involved managing financial operations across diverse regions.
Educational Background
Ali Belgaumi studied at the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Finance from 1993 to 1996. He also attended Karachi Grammar School starting in 1991, which provided him with a foundational education prior to his university studies.
Financial Management Expertise
Ali Belgaumi possesses extensive experience in financial management, having managed P&Ls exceeding $750 million across various regulatory environments. He has a strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance processes and has played a key role in strategic and financial decision-making alongside CEOs. His skills include executing M&A transactions and implementing turnaround strategies.