Abubakar Ali Salim is a highly accomplished Finance Expert and Leader, currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Gulf Power Limited. As a fully qualified finance expert with excellent negotiation capabilities, Abubakar has track record of successfully leading financial strategies to support the growth objectives of Gulf Power. Abubakar is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) as well as Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA). He also holds a TRIUM Global Executive MBA from the London School of Economics (LSE), and qualifications from New York University (NYU) and HEC Paris. Abubakar skills-set extends from long-term budgetary planning and cost management, aligning financial strategies with strategic plans to potential collaborations with external organizations. He has a strong background in negotiating and utilizing banking facilities, securing financing for business growth and development as well as experience in engaging with finance, audit, and investment committees, trend analysis, and change in operational models. Abubakar continues to challenge and improve existing processes and systems so as to drive optimal efficiency and deliver successful business projects.