The Board of Advisors at Tax Experts Club comprises distinguished leaders from taxation, accounting, finance, and investment backgrounds. Their collective expertise ensures the club operates with strong governance, ethical standards, and forward-looking strategies while supporting the professional growth of members across the region and beyond.
Our Advisory Board plays a strategic and advisory role by:
Executive Director – UK
Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)
Jonathan Barber brings over 25 years of experience working with accountants across business and practice environments. Since joining the Institute of Financial Accountants in 2012, he has played a key role in supporting practitioners—from small firms to Big 4 and listed organizations—by developing long-term strategies, best practices, and talent frameworks.
He is deeply committed to the role SMEs and SMPs play in economic growth and strongly advocates for professional development within the accounting and finance community.
Founding Partner – SA Consultants
Regional Director (UAE, Oman & Kuwait) – Institute of Financial Accountants
Saqib Iqbal is a senior finance and taxation professional with over 15 years of leadership experience across VAT, compliance, and corporate advisory services. He has delivered more than 300 professional lectures and training sessions and has played a pivotal role in strengthening regulatory and institutional frameworks across the region.
As Regional Director of the Institute of Financial Accountants, he actively supports professional education, corporate reporting, business analysis, and financial modeling initiatives.
Managing Partner – SA Consultants LLC
With extensive experience across the GCC and Asia, Muhammad Omer specializes in helping organizations translate vision into sustainable business success. His expertise spans strategic growth, operational leadership, and financial performance management.
He advises organizations across multiple sectors including hospitality, infrastructure, energy, transportation, and construction, with a strong focus on tax planning, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Chief Executive Officer – Union Investment
Dr. Hassan Gardezi is a seasoned executive with deep expertise in investment management, strategic planning, and organizational transformation. As CEO of Union Investment, he has led initiatives focused on sustainable growth, capital optimization, and market expansion across the UAE and Gulf region.
His leadership emphasizes governance, data-driven decision-making, and long-term value creation, making him a trusted advisor within the investment and financial services sector.
Head of Department – Taxation Affiniax Partners
Adnan Manzoor is a highly experienced tax and finance professional with over 16 years in taxation, audit, and advisory services. As Head of Taxation at Affiniax Partners, Dubai, he oversees corporate tax, VAT, ESR, and regulatory compliance functions.
He is recognized for his strong leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards within the tax profession.
If you are a senior tax or finance professional interested in contributing to thought leadership, education, or advisory initiatives, we welcome collaboration and engagement.
The Tax Experts Club Advisory Board operates with a shared commitment to:
Their guidance ensures the club remains a trusted platform for tax and finance professionals locally and internationally.
