Introduction
CA Maldives is proud to present the inaugural CFO Forum, taking place on 30 August 2025 at CROSSROADS Maldives. This exclusive, full-day event is targeted for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Finance Leaders, and Heads of Finance from top private sector companies, State-Owned Enterprises, and Government Institutions across the Maldives. The forum aims to bring together the nation’s finance leadership to discuss key topics shaping the future of the finance profession, including;
- The Evolving Role of CFOs
- AI and Automation in Finance
- Capital Markets
- ESG, Reporting, and Sustainable Value
Join us for a day of thought leadership, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions in a dynamic setting.
Speakers
Senior Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), Ernst & Young
Event Details
Venue
CROSSROADS Maldives
Date
30 August 2025 | Saturday(Full Day)
Time
08:00 –
16:30
Registration
Registration Fee
USD 350(30% discount for CA Members)
Agenda
Date: 30 Aug 2025 | Saturday
Venue: CROSSROADS Maldives
07:30 – 08:30
Arrival and Registration of Participants & Guests
08:30 – 08:35
Recitation of Holy Qur’an
Mr. Hussain Irushad, – Imam
08:35 – 08:45
Welcoming Remarks by the President of CA Maldives
Mr. Mohamed Haleem Abdulla – President, CA Maldives
08:45 – 08:55
Speech by the Chief Guest
08:55 – 09:00
Address by the Vice President of CA Maldives
Mr. Ali Faris Mohamed – Vice President, CA Maldives
09:00 – 09:15
Keynote Address
Mr. Robin Wall – Chief Financial Officer, Dhiraagu
09:15 – 09:45
COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
09:45 – 10:30
The evolving Role of CFO – Strategic Partnership with the CEO
Mr. Channa Gunawardana – Director/CEO of Dankotuwa Porcelain Group
10:30 – 11:00
Engaging Activity
11:00 – 12:00
Integrating ESG into Corporate Strategy: Reporting Excellence and Beyond
Mr. Sampath Jayawardena, Senior Director – Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), Ernst & Young
12:00 – 13:15
LUNCH & PRAYER BREAK
13:15 – 14:30
Capital Markets and Financing Strategy
Mr. Mohamed Hussain Maniku, Chief Executive Officer, CMDA
Uza. Noorbaan Fahmy, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Legal Counsel – Maldives Stock Exchange & Maldives Securities Depository
Mr. Abdul Wahid Thowfeeq, Chairman, Dhivehi Investment Partners
Ms. Mariyam Visam, Chief Commerical Officer, First National Finance Corporation
Moderator:
Ms. Aishath Limya, Head of Business Development, MSE & MSD
14:30 – 15:30
Future of Finance- Finance transformation through Automation and AI
Mr. Malinda Boyagoda, Partner – Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives
15:30 – 16:15
Motivational Speech
Mr. Mohamed Aalim, Leadership and Future of Work Consultant
16:15 – 16:25
Closing Remarks
Mr. Ibrahim Shabeen – Council Member, CA Maldives
16:25 – 16:45
Photo Session & Networking Tea