Saif is the Founder and Chairman of Trustegic Chartered Accountants and Consultancy, which he established with the goal of becoming one of the leading audit and consulting firms in the UAE, with plans to expand across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

As a visionary Emirati entrepreneur, Saif is committed to positioning Trustegic as one of the regional leaders in the audit and consulting sectors. With international expertise in Finance, Audit, Cybersecurity, GRC, Fraud Examination, and Anti-Money Laundering, he leads with integrity, innovation, and a drive for excellence. His entrepreneurial vision translates into initiatives that empower Emirati talent, support businesses locally and globally, and strengthen Trustegic’s role in amplifying the UAE’s economic influence on the world stage.

Saif is a member of the Emirates Association of Accountants and Auditors (UAEAAA) and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Abu Dhabi University in the UAE.

Sebastien is the Head of the Consulting Service Line, bringing over 20 years of experience across Consulting, Transaction Services, Private Equity and Real Estate, and Risk Assurance and Advisory Services in France, the USA, the Pacific Region, and Africa.

He has developed international expertise in financial and operational management, risk management, governance, and strategy implementation. Sebastien has supported companies in risk identification, governance gaps, internal controls, forensics, dispute resolution, AML/CTF, and sanctions compliance, as well as assessing corruption risk for investment targets. He has advised African Central Banks on audits, fraud prevention, and public spending reviews and contributed to transformation programs, eGovernment initiatives, ICT roadmaps, HR assessments, business continuity plans, and personnel cost control. He has also led seminars, training sessions, and client events.

Sebastien holds an MBA from Chicago Booth, a Master in Management from Neoma Business School, is a CPA (DEC, France), and IFRS certified (ESSEC, France).

Leith is the Director of the Risk service line, leading risk, internal assurance, and controls transformation engagements for the region’s largest clients across the UAE, Jordan, KSA, Qatar, and Kuwait, spanning both public and private sectors. He brings over 16 years of experience, 12 of which are in strategic and operational risk.

A seasoned leader in Internal Audit and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Leith leads the design and implementation of internal audit and GRC frameworks in line with regulatory requirements and international standards. He drives the development of key corporate governance components, including manuals, board and committee charters, policies, procedures, delegation of authority, and KPIs, and conducts maturity assessments while shaping internal audit strategies and risk-based plans to enhance organizational oversight and effectiveness.

Leith holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Aberdeen, UK, a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan, and is a Certified GRC Professional (GRCP) from OCEG.

Mohamad is a Director in the Audit and Assurance service line and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with more than 15 years of experience in the finance and audit sector. He brings extensive experience in preparing and auditing financial statements across diverse industries, including both private and government entities in the UAE.

He is an accomplished audit leader specializing in the preparation and auditing of financial statements in compliance with international standards and applicable frameworks. He oversees operational and financial audits to ensure fair presentation under IFRS, IPSAS, or other applicable frameworks, and leads the reporting of audit findings to management, boards, and audit committees, addressing material misstatements and control deficiencies with actionable recommendations. He also supports in guiding the planning, execution, and delivery of assurance reports and mentors audit teams on IFRS and audit methodologies to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Mohamad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Arts, Science, and Technology University in Lebanon (AUL) and a Diploma in Business Administration from STC. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds IFRS certification, ICDL. He is a member of the UAE Accountants and Auditors Association, a fellow of the Emirates Association of Accountants and Auditors, a member of the International Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and an approved auditor on the UAE Ministry of Economy register.

Firas is the Director of the IT Risk and Cybersecurity service line, a forward-looking leader with 12 years of experience in IT governance, risk and compliance, information security, cybersecurity standards, IT audits, and technology reviews across multiple sectors. He also brings prior experience in software development, providing a strong technical foundation.

He has led strategic IT risk and cybersecurity projects across the USA and MENA region, including the UAE, Jordan, and Iraq, serving a wide range of sectors such as banking, large holding and technology companies, oil and gas, governmental entities, insurance, communications, and leisure. As a leader, he drives critical engagements in business continuity assessments, IT audits, information security, cybersecurity compliance reviews, and IT internal audits, ensuring effective IT risk management and alignment of technology initiatives with organizational objectives.

Firas holds a BSc in Computer Science and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). He also holds ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certifications, and AWS Security Fundamentals accreditation.

Feras is a Director in the Audit and Assurance service line, bringing over 14 years of experience shaping the financial integrity through audit, assurance and consultancy. backed with a rich history of compliance with the international standards and applicable regulations, he transforms standard reporting into impactful tailored assurance services.

He has worked across a wide range of sectors within the UAE and GCC, including oil and gas, construction, food and beverages, sports institutions, educational and non-profit organizations, government bodies, free zones, facilities, financial services, and investments. Over his career, he has led and participated in more than 500 audits, providing strategic audit and consulting services.

He operates as a collaborative business partner whose commitment to client success goes well beyond just running the numbers, transforming complex financial reporting into clear, strategic value. He directs the preparation, analysis, and verification of financial statements in accordance with (IFRS) and (IPSAS). Furthermore, he leads the assessment of (ICFR) and presents identified gap analyses to the board, translating technical compliance into executive-level clarity.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) (ACCA), and holds a Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (CertIPSAS).