EY Academy: shaping future talent to lead with confidence for real world impact

As the professional landscape shifts, EY Academy is committed to developing future leaders with the skills, knowledge and integrity to excel.

EY MENA Assurance Leader

Photographic portrait of Marco AbouZahr

EY MENA Financial Accounting Advisory Services Leader

Photographic portrait of Fazeela Gopalani

Fazeela Gopalani

EY Assurance Partner, Lead for the EY Academy MENA

EY Academy is the capability development arm of EY MENA, designed to empower individuals, organizations and governments with the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary for driving meaningful transformation. By combining regional insights with global standards, the EY Academy delivers learning experiences that are not only relevant and impactful but also tailored to meet the evolving needs of both public and private sector organizations across the MENA region. Our commitment to excellence confirms that participants gain the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly changing environment, fostering a culture of continuous growth and innovation.

Learning with EY Academy

What distinguishes EY Academy is our capacity to provide learning that is both globally benchmarked and locally relevant. This approach drives measurable performance and strategic outcomes for clients across various sectors.

We offer quality-assured, digitally enabled learning experiences that extend beyond theory. Our programs are grounded in practical application, informed by real-world challenges and aligned with national transformation agendas and organizational goals.

EY Academy offers a range of tailored programs for public and private sector entities to upskill and reskill their workforces within the country and the wider MENA region.

The academy provides world-class, digitally enabled talent development products and programs across multiple industries and sectors.

The EY Academy offers certifications that focus on essential areas for modern industries, such as finance and accounting, leadership and management, governance, risk and treasury, artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, and innovation and future readiness. Sector-specific solutions are designed to bridge strategy and execution through specialized programs aligned with sector goals and national priorities.

The programs are crafted to meet diverse corporate needs, addressing both technical skills and leadership development for employees at all levels. This customized approach helps participants enhance their skills in line with their organization’s strategic goals, regardless of their current proficiency.

By obtaining the license to operate the EY Academy in KSA, the firm monitors the endorsement of the programs offered by the Saudi government, thereby underscoring their credibility and relevance in the local market. This is driven by our commitment to supporting the country’s ambitious Vision 2030, with a strong emphasis on education and workforce development.

Key benefits of registering include:

Access to certified and globally recognized programs to shape the future with confidence.
Provides digitally enabled talent development programs to close skill gaps through flexible, state of the art digital learning platforms designed for today and tomorrow’s workforce.
Customized programs to address critical talent topics such as finance and accounting, governance, risk and treasury, digital and AI, leadership and management, innovation and future readiness, and sustainability and impact.
Sector-specific learning solutions that are aligned with sector goals and national priorities.
Engage with innovative technologies and digital tools designed to enhance both the learning experience and the professional outcome. This includes sophisticated Learning Management Systems (LMS) that allows for personalized, interactive learning environments.
The EY Academy delivers tailored training programs, accommodating both in-person and online learning needs in both English and Arabic.

A diverse group of professionals delivered the sessions. This includes industry veterans, certified trainers, and subject matter experts with extensive experience in their respective fields.

Khurram Mian

EY MENA Assurance Leader

Assurance leader for the MENA region. Focus areas: Digital Audit, transformation, RPA, FAAS, forensics. Father, enjoys traveling and reading. Passionate about Pakistan cricket and Liverpool FC.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Marco AbouZahr

EY MENA Financial Accounting Advisory Services Leader

A trilingual finance transformation leader. Passionate about travel and literature.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Fazeela Gopalani

EY Assurance Partner, Lead for the EY Academy MENA

Forbes Middle East "100 Most Powerful Businesswomen" for 2023 and 2024, Passionate board member for causes in finance and education.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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