Naveed Khatri is a distinguished finance, assurance, and business advisory professional with over 27 years of experience across the power, FMCG, industrial goods, and professional services sectors. He possesses extensive expertise in financial management, governance, risk management, compliance, and business transformation, with more than 12 years of specialized experience in the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) segment of the power industry.

As Director | Head of Assurance – Middle East at Alif Group, Naveed Khatri leads assurance, governance, and advisory engagements across the region, helping organizations strengthen financial controls, enhance operational efficiency, manage risks, and achieve sustainable growth. His strategic approach combines deep financial expertise with strong commercial acumen, enabling businesses to navigate complex regulatory and operational environments.

Throughout his career, he has successfully led finance and assurance functions within complex multi-entity organizations, overseeing financial planning and analysis (FP&A), controllership, treasury management, taxation, forecasting, compliance, and strategic business planning. He has also played a key role in ERP transformation projects, finance process optimization initiatives, and the implementation of robust governance and internal control frameworks.

Naveed’s expertise extends to assurance and audit management, due diligence reviews, enterprise risk governance, regulatory compliance, and the development of financial policies, authority matrices, and internal control systems. He is widely recognized for building high-performing teams, fostering accountability-driven cultures, and delivering practical solutions that improve business performance and strengthen organizational resilience.

With a proven track record of leadership and advisory excellence, Naveed Khatri continues to support organizations across the Middle East in enhancing governance standards, improving financial performance, managing risks effectively, and creating long-term value for stakeholders.