MEET OUR TEAM
Meet the experienced professionals leading Brightmore Business Training and Consulting
Khaled Mahdy
Founder & Managing Partner
Professional Experience
Khaled Mahdy has 19 years of experience in the fields of accounting, finance, consulting, and training, where he has held several positions in financial reporting, planning, control, and consulting in leading financial institutions and consulting firms like First Abu Dhabi Bank, National Bank of Kuwait, African Reinsurance Corporation And Allinial Global.
Through his experience in accounting, finance, consulting, and training, Khaled has been exposed to a wide range of different industries, including banking, insurance, F&B, e-commerce, Investment, Retail, and Education. Khaled has offered a variety of technical accounting and finance training, CMA professional certificate training, as well as financial analysis and internal control for more than 11 years in many reputable universities and institutions, such as the American University of Kuwait, and American University in The Emirates.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelors of Commerce, Accounting Major, Benha University, Egypt
- Master of Business Administration, Finance Major, Sheffield University, UK
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA), IMA, USA
- Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (Adv Dip MA), CIMA, UK
- Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (CertIFR), ACCA, UK
- Certificate in Risk Managerment (RMC), LIBF, UK
- Certified Financial Modeler (CFM), IABFM, UK
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Mohamed Sofi
Partner, Head of Audit & Assurance
Professional Experience
With more than two decades of experience whilst working with the largest international accounting firms in Egypt & Kuwait.
Dr. Sofi has extensive expertise in the audit & assurance discipline and has been serving small and medium enterprises, large corporations and family-owned business in various sectors such as investment, insurance, manufacturing, retail, construction and real estate sectors.
Education & Certifications
- Alexandria University - Egypt, Bachelor of Commerce, 2003
- Alexandria University - Egypt, Cost and Management Accounting Diploma, 2008
- Alexandria University - Egypt, Masters (MSc) in accounting, 2014
- British Institute for Economics and Political Science - UK, Doctorate in Business Administration, 2019
- Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, FCCA, 2019
- Fellow of the Egyptian Society for Accountants and Auditors, ESAA, 2009
- Institute of Certified Business Consultants - USA, Certified International Financial Accountant, CIFA, 2016
- Member of the Egyptian Society for Taxation, EST, 2010
- Member of the Egyptian International Arbitration Center, EIAC, 2003
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, ACCA, Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business, 2019
- Ministry of Finance - Egypt, Chartered Accountant CA, License No: 25869, 2009
Areas of Expertise
Sherif Afifi
Partner, Head of Compliance
Professional Experience
With more than twenty‑five years in financial services,
Sherif Afifi has earned a reputation for turning regulatory obligations into strategic advantages. His career has spanned major banks and fast‑growing FinTechs across the GCC, where he has led compliance,
risk and governance functions at the executive level.
Sherif excels at designing frameworks that satisfy Central Bank requirements while enabling innovation and growth.
Education & Certifications
- Professional Diploma in Digital Transformation Consulting – Manchester Innovation & Technology Academy (UAE), 2023
- Bachelor of Commerce – Ain Shams University (Cairo, Egypt), 2000
- ICA International Advanced Certificate in Anti‑Money Laundering (AML)
- ICA International Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance
- ICA Certificate in Compliance
- Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional(CRCMP)
- Certified Compliance Professional
- Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Areas of Expertise
Erdaw Beyene Aluma
Partner, Audit & Assurance
Professional Experience
Erdaw Beyene Aluma is a highly accomplished financial services leader with over 34 years of experience in auditing, governance, and risk management. He has provided more than 29 years of senior leadership across global financial hubs, specializing in risk-based audit frameworks, regulatory compliance, business continuity planning, internal control environments, and strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable, measurable outcomes.
Education & Certifications
- MBA, Swiss Business School
- B.Sc. in Mathematics, Addis Ababa University
- Certified Risk Professional (CRP), Bank Administration Institute, USA
- Leadership Certificate, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Areas of Expertise
Mohamed Ali
Partner, Audit & Assurance
Professional Experience
Mohamed Ali delivers auditing, and accounting services to corporate in Kuwait in sectors such as real estate, investment, education, F&B, retail, and hospitality sectors.
Education & Certifications
- Alexandria University – Egypt, Bachelor of Commerce, 2013.
- AFA/ MIPA from Institute of Financial Accountants (“IFA”).
- Certified International Financial Accountant (“CIFA”).
- Student member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, ACCA.
- 10 years of experience.