Muhammad Rafay Ehsan
Board Member
Representing Al Khaleej Sugar DMCC
Muhammad Rafay Ehsan is a seasoned finance and risk management professional with over 18 years of experience spanning audit, business transformation, and financial advisory. He currently serves as the Head of Risk and Assurance at Al Khaleej Sugar Co., where he spearheads risk assessment, internal audits, and the development of governance structures. His role emphasizes leveraging analytics to improve business insights, streamlining processes, and ensuring operational excellence.
Rafay’s career journey includes over 6 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he rose from Trainee Associate to Assistant Manager. At PwC, he managed audit assignments for high-profile clients in logistics, pharmaceuticals, construction, FMCG, and industrial sectors. He demonstrated his expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance while supervising audit teams.
His vast experience in business transformation is reflected in his tenure as Senior Manager – Assurance & Business Transformation at Al Khaleej Sugar Co. Here, Rafay played a pivotal role in driving process improvements, introducing cutting-edge analytics tools, and managing large-scale transformation initiatives. His approach focused on automation, efficiency, and strategic decision-making, which significantly enhanced the company’s operational performance.
Rafay is a Certified Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Karachi and has completed professional training in audit and advisory services. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a passion for mentorship, having been involved in training and developing future finance professionals.
With a strong foundation in risk management, corporate governance, and strategic advisory, Rafay Ehsan brings an innovative perspective to Canal Sugar’s Board. His proven track record of driving business excellence and ensuring regulatory compliance positions him as a key asset in supporting Canal Sugar’s vision of becoming Egypt’s leading agri-industrial partner for food sustainability.