ACCA Middle East Appoints Kush Ahuja as Head of Eurasia and Middle East

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is excited to reveal the appointment of Kush Ahuja as the new Head of Eurasia and the Middle East. In his new role, Kush will oversee the region's operations and spearhead ACCA’s growth and strategic initiatives.

Extensive Experience in the Middle East

Magdalena Hernandez, Director EEMA (Europe, Eurasia, Middle East, Americas), said: “Kush brings with him 24 years’ experience, of which 12 have been at ACCA developing its presence in India. In that time he led work to bring scalability, efficiency and effectiveness to engagement activity across India, building ACCA’s employer and learning partner network, and bringing more focus to employability for ACCA’s members.”

Kush Ahuja said: “I am delighted to take up this position. Eurasia and the Middle East are vibrant and growing markets and I am looking forward to leading all we are doing in this region, continuing to work for members, future members, employers and stakeholders.”

Kush Ahuja brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the Middle East. Before joining ACCA, he led HDFC Mutual Funds’ operations in the region, where he successfully expanded sales channels and nurtured important relationships. His ability to foster strong personal connections has been a key component of his success. In addition to his relationship-building skills, Kush is a strong proponent of technological advancements. He is particularly passionate about the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and other emerging technologies in business, promoting their effective use for driving innovation and efficiency.

Succeeding Fazeela Gopalani’s Legacy

Kush Ahuja steps into the role previously held by Fazeela Gopalani, who made significant contributions to ACCA’s development in the region. Her leadership was instrumental in strengthening ACCA’s presence and fostering robust relationships with key stakeholders, helping to drive consistent growth. Magdalena Hernandez paid tribute to her saying; “We wish Fazeela every success with her next chapter and thank her for her significant contribution to ACCA over many years.”

Kush Ahuja added: “I look forward to building on Fazeela Gopalani’s work. I am delighted with the opportunity to join the Eurasia and Middle East team at such an exciting time in the region. The warm welcome that I have received so far from my ACCA colleagues has certainly enabled me to learn so much more about the organisation.

 “ACCA’s commitment to building a community of strong, ethical accountancy professionals deeply resonates with me. I look forward to leveraging my experience and collaborating with the team across the region to enhance our connections and create valuable opportunities for our members and partners.”