Mohamad Akhatr Mamode

Skills

Finance and Strategy

About

FINANCE LEADERSHIP: Seasoned Financial Executive with 32+ years driving strategy and growth as Group Head of Finance & Strategy, CFO, Finance Director, M&A Team leader, and Regional Financial Controller. Proven expertise in financial reporting, strategic planning, tax optimization, corporate governance, treasury management, and M&A—delivering measurable results and long-term value.
STRATEGIC VISION: Visionary Head of Strategy with a proven track record in shaping corporate strategy, driving business transformation, and accelerating growth. Partnered with elite consultancy firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain & Co.) to deliver high-impact strategic initiatives that redefine markets and outperform competitors. Member of the Strategic Management Society (Boston Branch). Member of A.I.B.M.C. (American Institute of Business Management and Communication).
M&A: Spearheaded high-impact M&A deals and large-scale transformations, including the landmark creation of Barclays Africa Group and the strategic rebranding of Absa Seychelles. As Team Leader of FBN Group’s M&A division, drove three major bank acquisitions and a key divestiture—delivering growth, synergy, and market dominance.
BOARD-LEVEL EXPOSURE: Currently Chairman of Audit & Risk Committees for an international management company and a licensed Treasury & FX dealer. Member/Director of Board, Audit, Risk, and Remuneration Committees. Fellow of the Mauritius Institute of Directors.
CROSS-SECTOR MASTERY: Proven track record in banking, insurance, investments & treasury, combined with deep operational insight into construction, property development & trade.