Ali Zaid Al-Quraishi & Brothers (AZAQ) welcomed Tim Vipond, FMVA®, Co-Founder and CEO of Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), for a dedicated knowledge-sharing session focused on strengthening finance capabilities and supporting the continued professional development of employees across the organization.
The visit provided an opportunity for AZAQ’s finance professionals to engage directly with a leading voice in global financial education and exchange perspectives on the evolving role of finance within modern organizations.
Discussions focused on the importance of strengthening commercial acumen, developing a strong business partnering mindset, and embedding continuous learning into the way finance teams operate. These capabilities are increasingly important as finance functions move beyond traditional reporting responsibilities and take a more active role in supporting business decisions and long-term value creation.
The session highlighted how strong finance teams can contribute more effectively to organizational performance when technical expertise is combined with a deep understanding of the business, its commercial priorities, and the wider environment in which it operates.
Throughout the visit, participants exchanged perspectives on professional development, evolving finance capabilities, and the importance of equipping employees with the knowledge and skills required to respond to increasingly complex business environments.
A key message from the session was the importance of viewing capability development as a long-term investment. Building stronger professional skills not only supports individual career development but also contributes to more effective teams, stronger decision-making, and sustainable organizational growth.
As part of the occasion, AZAQ also recognized colleagues who successfully completed CFI’s flagship professional certification programs, celebrating their commitment to learning and continued professional development.
The recognition reflects AZAQ’s broader commitment to investing in its people and creating opportunities for employees to expand their expertise, strengthen their capabilities, and contribute more effectively to the businesses they support.
By combining external expertise with internal talent development, AZAQ continues to build a culture in which learning, professional excellence, and business understanding are integral to long-term organizational performance.
The visit by Tim Vipond further reinforced AZAQ’s commitment to developing high-performing finance teams and advancing institutional excellence through continuous investment in people and capabilities.
