Waqas Ahmed Tamimi is a highly experienced tax professional currently serving as the Senior Tax Manager and Global Head of Tax at Floward, overseeing tax operations in ten countries since February 2024. Prior to this role, Waqas held significant positions including AVP Taxation and Head of Tax at First Abu Dhabi Bank, where responsibilities encompassed direct and indirect tax compliance and regulatory reporting. Other notable experiences include senior managerial roles at Deloitte Middle East and SABB, as well as earlier positions at the Ministry of Finance in Pakistan and KPMG. Waqas is an affiliate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and has completed a writing skills course at Harvard Business School, further enhancing communication skills in the corporate context. Currently pursuing a course in fintech at The University of Hong Kong, Waqas continues to expand expertise in finance.