About Beacon FinTrain

Lifetime Financial Learning Partner

At Beacon FinTrain, our mission is empowering corporate finance professionals. We embody a relentless pursuit of excellence, where “adequate” is never enough. Our approach combines comprehensive financial training, customized solutions, and executive education. We thrive on continuous learning, embrace innovation, and encourage conversations. Collaboration is our cornerstone, and we value diverse perspectives. Bold decisions drive us forward, and accountability binds us together.

AFP CORE VALUES

We

WE EXIST FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE CORPORATE FINANCE PROFESSIONAL.

WE ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE BETTER
  • We believe adequate is not good enough
  • We deliver results and go above and beyond
  • We are always learning
  • We innovate and embrace change
WE LISTEN, WE SPEAK UP, WE SMASH SILOS
  • We challenge ourselves and each other
  • We coach up, down and sideways
  • We seek and give timely, honest feedback
  • We quickly address conflict at the source
WE ARE
COURAGEOUS
  • We are not afraid to take risks
  • We acknowledge and learn from mistakes
  • We make bold decisions
  • We overcome obstacles and we know we can do it
WE ARE ALL
IN IT TOGETHER
  • We hold ourselves and each other accountable
  • We value diverse people, views, skills, and experience
  • We support decisions once made
  • We trust and respect each other

Our Story

2017

The Dawn of a New Era in Finance Education

Beacon FinTrain was founded, embarking on a mission to empower financial professionals across the Middle East and Africa with unparalleled quality and innovation.

2018

Setting the Benchmark

Beacon FinTrain launched Future of Finance V1, uniting industry leaders to explore financial trends, and forged an exclusive partnership with FMI, Canada, heralding a new financial era.

2019

Elevating Financial Expertise

Future of Finance V2 rolled out, further cementing our status as pioneers in cutting-edge financial education.

2020

Year of Milestones

Beacon FinTrain acquired its first approved training provider in the Middle East and Africa, initiated the Agriculture Bank Project, launched its first Virtual Program, and unveiled Future of Finance V3.

2021

ExpansiveGrowth

Beacon FinTrain became the exclusive AFP partner in 50+ MEA countries, evidencing its expertise, and launched the ElSewedy Finance Training Academy to set a new finance training benchmark.

2022

Strategic Evolution

Beacon FinTrain started Mashreq Academy to nurture future financial leaders and evolved Future of Finance into AFP Future of Finance, symbolizing its progressive vision and partnership.

2023

Scaling New Heights

Beacon FinTrain expanded in Riyadh, doubling strategic influence, launched in-person roundtables in Egypt, and hosted the first AFP MEA Finance Forum in Riyadh, shaping regional financial trends.

2024

Leading theFuture

Beacon FinTrain partnered with Beltone and GB Academies, enhancing financial training, and initiated a Corporate Finance Competition, nurturing the next generation of finance professionals.

Our People

Mina Nasif

CVO

Waleed Arafat

CMO

Tahani Abualreesh

Strategic Partner

Amina Nasser

CPCO

Mohamed Halawa

Director, Sales, MEA

Dalia Anwar

Senior Manager, Sales, MEA

Aya Helal

Manager, Corporate Sales, MEA

Esraa Mohamed

Assistant Manager, Financial Learning  

Shady Zaki

Manager, Sales, MEA

Adham Ayman

Associate, Financial Learning

Alaa Dewaidar

Senior Support, Financial Learning

Habiba Mohamed

Executive, Corporate Sales, MEA

Martina Kerolous

Senior Specialist, Financial Learning

Noha Mostafa

Senior Specialist, Financial Learning

Noor Hesham

Lead, Financial Learning

Rahma Adel

Associate, Open Enrollment

Rehab Mohamed

Lead, Financial Learning

Soha Sherif

Senior Specialist, Financial Learning

Stella Erian

Senior Specialist, Financial Learning

Christeen Hanna

Senior Manager, Training Operations

Ahmed Khaled

Associate, Training Operations

Muhannad Abou-Stait

Assistant Manager, Training Operations

Sahar Ayman

Senior Officer, Training Operations

Sara Ramadan

Senior Account Manager, Training Operations

Youstina Nasif

Director, Membership Services, MEA

Charmaine Lloren

Relationship Manager, Membership Services, MEA

Nessma Rashwan

Lead, Design & Development

Zahra Tarek

Lead, Design & Development

Lamis Ahmed

Specialist, Learning & Development

Merna Adly

Specialist, Learning & Development

Mona Taha

Specialist, Learning & Development

Youanna Hany

Specialist, Learning & Development

Mardena Samir

Art Director

Eslam Saleh

Section Head, Digital Marketing

Pola Nasif

Section Head, Marketing Operations

Ahmed Shawqi

Senior, Videographer & Editor

Ahmed Tarek

Senior Specialist, Marketing

Kerolous Nashaat

Senior, Videographer & Editor

Maryam Sabri

Senior, Graphic Designer

Mohamed Fathy

Software Product Owner

Madonna Ayman

Data Insights Analyst

Madonna Gamil

Data Insights Analyst

Marian Nader

UI/UX Designer

Sameh Yousry

IT Administrator

Shomua Bahaa

Senior Business Partner, HR

Barbara Atef

Office Manager

Muhannad Anwar

HR Generalist

Salma Hany

Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Mario Osama

Assistant

Marwa Saleh

Staff Support

Mohamed Fathy

Staff Support

Sally Antonious

Senior Treasury Analyst

Beshoy Emad

Junior Accountant

Mohamed Sayeed

Senior Regional AP Accountant

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