Waleed Saleem is an experienced transformation leader who helps finance and operational teams drive strategic impact across the organization. He specializes in finance and operational transformation, with a focus on strategy development, end-to-end operating model redesign, and the automation of activities through emerging technologies like AI.
Waleed began his career at Deloitte, working across Audit and Strategic Consulting within Financial Services, supporting clients across Investment Management, Insurance, and Banking. Over the years, he has broadened his sector experience through deep engagement within Private Equity, Venture Capital and working in Boutique Advisory practices, leading transformation initiatives across Manufacturing, SaaS, and FMCG industries.
He has worked with a wide range of clients, from FTSE 100 and international organizations such as AIG, NatWest, RSA, Massy Group, Nasdaq, to high-growth mid-market firms. His cross-sector exposure and strategy expertise allow him to translate transformation into practical outcomes for leaders and their teams.
Waleed regularly delivers workshops, training sessions, and webinars to CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and their teams, tailoring content to make it practical, engaging, and action-oriented. He is known for his enthusiastic and approachable delivery style, often blending real-world examples with interactive exercises to drive learning.
Testimonials for Waleed Saleem:
- “Waleed’s enthusiasm for the topics is infectious.”
- “Waleed was able to build up my knowledge by bringing real-world examples I could resonate with.”
- “Waleed’s sense of humour really made the session enjoyable.”
- “Waleed not only had topic breadth, but also his depth of knowledge was impressive.”