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Dr. Yasser Mosaad is a guest professor of International Business Management at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Dubai campus.
Dr. Yasser Mosaad
Field of Expertise: International Business; Corporate Finance; Economics; Corporate Strategy
Campus: Dubai
Office Hours: By Appointment
Dr. Yasser Mosaad is a guest professor of International Business Management at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Dubai campus. He brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience as a regional CFO across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, combined with strong academic credentials and applied teaching experience in international business, economics, finance, and strategy.
Before transitioning into academia, Dr. Mosaad held senior regional finance leadership positions with global multinational companies, most recently as Regional Finance Lead for META at Clariant International Ltd. His executive experience includes finance leadership, corporate strategy, FP&A, compliance, M&A integration, joint venture due diligence, post-merger integration, and team leadership across diverse regional markets.
His academic and research interests focus on corporate responsiveness, digital finance transformation, multinational performance in emerging markets, and the connection between international business theory and boardroom practice. Dr. Mosaad applies case-based teaching methods that connect academic concepts directly to real-world industry practice.
Before transitioning into academia, Dr. Mosaad held senior regional finance leadership positions with global multinational companies, most recently as Regional Finance Lead for META at Clariant International Ltd. His executive experience includes finance leadership, corporate strategy, FP&A, compliance, M&A integration, joint venture due diligence, post-merger integration, and team leadership across diverse regional markets.
His academic and research interests focus on corporate responsiveness, digital finance transformation, multinational performance in emerging markets, and the connection between international business theory and boardroom practice. Dr. Mosaad applies case-based teaching methods that connect academic concepts directly to real-world industry practice.
2018–2022 – Doctor of Business Administration, Maastricht University, Netherlands
2018–2020 – Master of Philosophy, Maastricht University, Netherlands
2014–2016 – Master of Business Administration, Hult International Business School, United Kingdom
2018 – Diploma in Research Methods and Skills, Maastricht University, Netherlands
Professional certifications and executive education:
Certified Management Accountant, Institute of Management Accountants; Certified Financial Manager, Institute of Management Accountants; Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional-International; Certified Six Sigma Green Belt; CFA Level II; executive education at Harvard Business School, London Business School, IESE Business School, and Henley Business School.
2018–2020 – Master of Philosophy, Maastricht University, Netherlands
2014–2016 – Master of Business Administration, Hult International Business School, United Kingdom
2018 – Diploma in Research Methods and Skills, Maastricht University, Netherlands
Professional certifications and executive education:
Certified Management Accountant, Institute of Management Accountants; Certified Financial Manager, Institute of Management Accountants; Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional-International; Certified Six Sigma Green Belt; CFA Level II; executive education at Harvard Business School, London Business School, IESE Business School, and Henley Business School.
01/2023–01/2025 – Regional Finance Lead / CFO – META, Clariant International Ltd, Dubai, UAE
Directed finance and compliance across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Led financial planning, governance, reporting, investment cases, pricing optimisation, and regional performance improvement initiatives.
01/2018–12/2022 – Regional Head of Finance and Compliance Officer – MENA, Clariant International Ltd, Dubai, UAE
Oversaw finance and compliance operations across the Middle East and North Africa, including reporting automation, due diligence, working capital discipline, governance, and commercial finance support.
01/2012–12/2017 – Regional Head of Finance and Compliance Officer – GCC, Clariant International Ltd, Dubai, UAE
Directed finance operations across multiple GCC entities and implemented compliance and planning frameworks.
01/2007–12/2011 – Head of Controlling, Henkel KGaA, Cairo, Egypt
Led financial operations, budgeting, audits, reporting, internal controls, and profitability initiatives for Henkel’s MENA business.
09/2003–12/2006 – Financial Controller – Cosmetics Business, Henkel KGaA, Cairo, Egypt
Managed controlling and reporting for the cosmetics business and supported early-stage cost control frameworks.
Directed finance and compliance across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Led financial planning, governance, reporting, investment cases, pricing optimisation, and regional performance improvement initiatives.
01/2018–12/2022 – Regional Head of Finance and Compliance Officer – MENA, Clariant International Ltd, Dubai, UAE
Oversaw finance and compliance operations across the Middle East and North Africa, including reporting automation, due diligence, working capital discipline, governance, and commercial finance support.
01/2012–12/2017 – Regional Head of Finance and Compliance Officer – GCC, Clariant International Ltd, Dubai, UAE
Directed finance operations across multiple GCC entities and implemented compliance and planning frameworks.
01/2007–12/2011 – Head of Controlling, Henkel KGaA, Cairo, Egypt
Led financial operations, budgeting, audits, reporting, internal controls, and profitability initiatives for Henkel’s MENA business.
09/2003–12/2006 – Financial Controller – Cosmetics Business, Henkel KGaA, Cairo, Egypt
Managed controlling and reporting for the cosmetics business and supported early-stage cost control frameworks.
04/2026–Present – guest professor of International Business Management, University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Dubai Campus
Delivers undergraduate and postgraduate modules in international business, economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic policy, global economic systems, and strategic vision.
09/2024–Present – Business Strategy and Finance Lecturer, Istituto Marangoni, Dubai
Delivers courses in corporate finance, financial management, economics, business strategy, corporate management, entrepreneurship finance, valuation, and investment analysis.
Delivers undergraduate and postgraduate modules in international business, economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic policy, global economic systems, and strategic vision.
09/2024–Present – Business Strategy and Finance Lecturer, Istituto Marangoni, Dubai
Delivers courses in corporate finance, financial management, economics, business strategy, corporate management, entrepreneurship finance, valuation, and investment analysis.