Alex Bogush

I am a senior finance executive with 20+ years of international leadership experience across banking and financial services. Currently serving as Deputy CFO & Group Financial Controller at RAKBANK, I oversee regulatory reporting, accounting, tax, treasury product control, and finance transformation initiatives across the bank and its subsidiaries. Prior to joining RAKBANK, I spent 18 years with Citibank, holding senior finance roles across multiple geographies, including:       •     CFO, Citibank Russia       •     Head of FP&A for the Middle East & Africa (29 countries, $5Bn revenues, 4,000+ staff)       •     Financial Controller for Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan       •     Chief of Staff to the CEO for Central & Eastern Europe       •     Chairman of the Board of Directors for Citibank Russia Throughout my career, I have partnered closely with CEOs, Boards, regulators, and shareholders to deliver financial strategy, business restructuring, capital and liquidity management, and large-scale finance transformation programs (ERP, automation, ICAAP/RRP, regulatory compliance). Areas of expertise include: • CFO & Board Leadership • Financial Planning & Capital Management • Regulatory & Tax Compliance • M&A, Divestitures & Business Restructuring • Finance Transformation & Automation • Stakeholder Engagement & Governance I am passionate about building strong finance organizations that deliver insight, efficiency, and resilience, while driving long-term value for businesses, shareholders, and clients.