Asif Abbas is a seasoned finance expert with over 8 years of post-qualification experience in Finance and Operations, Strategic Planning & Budgeting, and Cost Management. His journey spans prestigious roles in Sri Lanka, Qatar, UAE, and the UK, contributing to renowned companies. A Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK) fully qualified professional and associate member with ACMA-UK and CGMA-USA designations, Asif excels in Corporate Finance, Business Analysis, Management Consulting, FP&A, and Project Feasibility Studies.
With a track record of delivering 25+ business valuation opinions, Asif’s expertise extends to startups and SMEs across Sri Lanka, UAE, and the UK. Notably, he played a pivotal role in valuing Numisbing, a Dubai-based private company that successfully went public on the Sweden Stock Exchange in 2019. His involvement in a USD 300 million feasibility study for a data centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, further showcases his strategic prowess.
Over the years, Asif has collaborated with several clients in diverse sectors, from manufacturing and retail to hospitality, banking, Enertech, FMCG, Real Estate, and Web 3.0 FinTech. Currently, he leads Opencube.io, a London-based fintech startup, showcasing his leadership in the dynamic landscape of financial technology.
Beyond the boardroom, Asif is a trailblazer who embraces new ideas and visions. Outside of his professional pursuits, he channels his energy into his passion for hiking and running. Since 2016, he has covered an impressive 1,600+ km, running conquering cities from Sri Lanka, Singapore, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to the UK. With the determination to summit Mount Everest, Asif epitomizes the spirit of ambition and achievement.