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

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Director/CEO, Dankotuwa Porcelain Group

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Senior Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), Ernst & Young

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Partner, Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives

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Chief Executive Officer, Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA)

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Chief Operating Officer, Maldives Stock Exchange (MSE)

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Chairman, Dhivehi Investment Partners

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Chief Commerical Officer, First National Finance Corporation

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

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Gold Sponsors

Dhivehi Investment (GOLD-Level 2)
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