Dr. Wissam Younes

Biography

Dr. Wissam Younes is an executive, board advisor and transformation leader with more than 24 years of experience in finance, investment, corporate strategy, business transformation, value creation, IPO readiness, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, ESG, technology and innovation. As Founder and CEO of Reflexion Consultancy Group, he advises organizations on strategic growth, governance and performance while developing practical ventures in finance, business technology and learning.

Executive experience

He has held Chief Financial Officer roles at Al Shalawi Group, ESAD Manpower Service Company, Takween Advanced Industries, AYTB Industrial Services and Nama Chemicals Group, where he also advised the board. Earlier senior finance roles at Nesma United, Napco Group, Polytextile and Mosaic Gestion shaped his work in financial structuring, operational efficiency and growth.

Boards and advisory

Dr. Younes served on the board of AlHokail Polyclinic Academy and contributed to its audit and remuneration committees. His board and committee work also includes Nesma United, Takween’s Risk Management Committee, KBR Arabia’s Audit Committee, Masadir Manpower Services’ Audit Committee and MISA Manufacturing’s Executive Committee. He has advised Hyundai Turbomachinery Saudi Arabia, Resecurity and SASROCK on finance. He also coaches executives and emerging leaders at Mind Merge Institute.

Education and research

He earned a DBA in Finance and Economics from Grenoble École de Management in 2016. His doctoral research, “Bank Competition and Access to Finance,” examined SME financing in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. He also holds a research diploma from Grenoble (2012), a Master in Finance and Treasury from ESCP Business School (2001), a Master in Finance from ESA Business School (2001), and a BBA in Audit from Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (1999). He completed INSEAD’s Management Acceleration Programme in 2009 and is a Certified Risk Analyst.

Through Reflexion, he works on financial inclusion, sustainability, SME growth and practical innovation in collaboration with public and private organizations.