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Alchemy Uncensored

Alchemy Search
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
She Counts
Corporate Tax
AI In Finance
Treasury
Fractional CFO
Fractional Hiring In UAE
Neuk
Riyadh
Economic Cycles
IPO
Emotional Intelligence
Alaan
Mergers and Acquisitions
Leadership
Dubai Recruitment Market

Alchemy Uncensored, a podcast presented by Alchemy Search a team of professional financial and tax recruiters. Our podcast is dedicated to providing valuable insights into the financial and tax sector of the UAE by discussing the challenges and opportunities faced by employers and job seekers. Alchemy Uncensored is the perfect podcast for those looking to gain a competitive edge in the finance, ac... more

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The UAE hiring market changed almost overnight.In this episode of Alchemy Uncensored, Conor McHugh is joined by two of our interns, Cillian Farrell and Rushil Magdani, for an honest conversation about what has happened across the UAE recruitment mark... more

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Uncertainty is inevitable.

How leaders respond to it is what makes the difference.

In this episode of Alchemy Uncensored, Conor McHugh is joined by Alia Saleh, CFO of ISG Middle East, who is widely recognised for her work on leadership, the future ... more

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What if every real estate decision was backed by AI?

In this episode of Alchemy Uncensored, Weam Kamel is joined by Christian Kunz, Founder of Prop-AI, a platform focused on transforming real estate investing through artificial intelligence.

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Many professionals want to grow in a corporate environment.

Few understand what it actually takes to succeed in one.

In this episode of Alchemy Uncensored, Conor McHugh is joined by Priyanka D'Souza, Vice President of Finance at Warner Bros. Discov... more

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Alia Saleh
CFO of ISG Middle East
ISG Middle East
Episode: Season 4 Episode 17: Leadership in Construction - A CFO's Perspective
Christian Kunz
Founder of Prop-AI, former DIFC strategist and McKinsey Digital veteran
Prop-AI
Episode: Season 4 Episode 16: AI, Real Estate & What Comes Next
Priyanka D'Souza
Vice President of Finance at Warner Bros. Discovery (MEA)
Warner Bros. Discovery
Episode: Season 4 Episode 15: Building a Career That Lasts
Saad Maniar
CEO of Baker Tilly UAE
Baker Tilly UAE
Episode: Season 4 Episode 14: What CEOs See Coming Next
Amro Osman
Co-founder and CEO, Neuk
Neuk
Episode: Season 4 Episode 13: Neuk – Building a Better Relocation Experience
Leila Gaafar
Head of Marketing and Communications, Neuk
Neuk
Episode: Season 4 Episode 13: Neuk – Building a Better Relocation Experience
Carl Lewis
Fellow of SEMA with more than 25 years of finance leadership experience; transitioned to Fractional CFO services
Independent Fractional CFO / Former senior finance executive
Episode: Season 4 Episode 12: The Rise of the Fractional CFO
Laura Herbin Milhiet
Group CFO at OSN, leadership in streaming and pay-TV/entertainment
OSN
Episode: Season 4 Episode 11: Value Creation in Transforming Industries
Prasidha Pratap
Chief Financial Officer with multinational FMCG/pharma/cosmetics experience
Kodi (Cosmetics)
Episode: Season 4 Episode 10: Rethinking Finance Leadership

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Conor McHugh
Founder of Alchemy Search and host-related descriptions across episodes; frequently guides conversations and introduces guests.
Weam Kamel
Director at Alchemy Search and host of the show; participates in discussions with guests and provides on-the-ground UAE market perspective.

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Season 3 Episode 20: From CFO to CEO Leadership Lessons
Q: What are the core leadership lessons you'd pass to the next generation?
Set a clear vision and road map, recruit the right people, foster a culture of high performance, reward success, and maintain emotional intelligence to align the team with the business's long-term goals.
Season 3 Episode 20: From CFO to CEO Leadership Lessons
Q: How do you advise CFOs who want to transition to CEO?
Assess your appetite for higher pressure and less job security, pursue broader exposure beyond finance, and actively demonstrate leadership by taking on cross-functional responsibilities and building strong relationships with other departments.
Season 3 Episode 20: From CFO to CEO Leadership Lessons
Q: What was the light bulb moment that shaped your leadership approach?
Recognizing that improving the team and making the boss's job easier amplified growth more than small, isolated fixes, and that developing people was the fastest path to elevating performance.
Season 3 Episode 21: How This Young CFO Raised $50M and Built a Startup Finance Playbook
Q: What's the one piece of advice you give to our listeners?
Work and outwork everyone. Be the person who stays later, takes on extra tasks, and delivers high-quality work; this reliability will make you stand out and accelerate your progression far more than any formal education.
Season 3 Episode 19: Leadership Unlocked: The Power of Mentors
Q: What advice would you give to someone entering the UAE market who worries about lacking 'the right industry experience'?
Highlight transferable leadership and business partnering capabilities, demonstrate adaptability with real examples, and build relationships that showcase potential beyond a single industry.

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This show centers on the UAE finance, accounting, and tax ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on leadership, talent strategy, and practical finance operations. Across episodes, listeners hear candid discussions about career paths from audit and tax into industry leadership, the rise of fractional CFO roles for SMEs, and how governance, treasury, and corporate finance functions are evolving in the region. Behind-the-scenes insights from recruitment and recruitment-market experts complement deep dives into topics like AI adoption in finance, talent retention, and the shifting demand for specialized skills in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. A notable thread is hands-on guidance for job seekers and employers alike—covering market dynamics, recruitment nuanc... more

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2. Christian Kunz
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