The IVSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mostafa Ali Elkaliouby as Middle East and Africa Director, based in IVSC’s new regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mostafa will assume the role in April 2025, marking an important milestone in IVSC’s efforts to enhance valuation professionalism and the adoption of International Valuation Standards (IVS) across the region.
With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Mostafa brings a wealth of experience in investment, valuation, and financial advisory. He has worked extensively across the Middle East and Africa, serving both private equity and corporate clients in Big Four advisory firms and leading major financial transactions. Notably, he played a key role in the IPO of eFinance, Egypt’s largest fintech group, and has led more than 200 advisory projects across the deal continuum. His expertise in valuations, M&A transactions, and financial due diligence will be invaluable as IVSC strengthens engagement with key regional stakeholders, including valuation professional organisations (VPOs), regulators, investors, and professional services firms.
Mostafa holds a Master of Business Administration, a Master of International Business Law, and is an International Certified Valuation Specialist. He has also completed the International Institute of Business Valuers (IIBV) 200, 201, and 202 courses sponsored by Taqeem (the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers), and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. His multilingual proficiency in English, Arabic, and French will further support his engagement across the region.
Mostafa’s appointment reinforces IVSC’s commitment to the region, following the announcement of its new Middle East and Africa regional hub in Riyadh. This initiative, made possible with the invaluable support of Taqeem (the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers), will help facilitate the development of internationally recognised, high-quality valuation standards across diverse and rapidly evolving markets.
Mostafa Ali Elkaliouby, IVSC Middle East and Africa Director, commented:
“I am honoured to join IVSC at such an exciting time for valuation in the Middle East and Africa. The region’s financial and investment landscape is evolving rapidly, creating an urgent need for globally consistent valuation practices. International Valuation Standards (IVS) provide the foundation for transparency, credibility, and cross-border investment, benefiting businesses, regulators, and financial institutions alike. I look forward to working with stakeholders across the region to champion best practices, elevate valuation professionalism, and ensure local expertise is recognised within global frameworks.”
Nick Talbot, IVSC Chief Executive, added:
“We are delighted to welcome Mostafa to the IVSC team. His deep understanding of valuation, investment, and financial markets across the Middle East and Africa, coupled with his proven leadership, makes him an ideal choice to lead our new regional office. This appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening the valuation profession in this important and dynamic region, and we are grateful to Taqeem for their support in helping us achieve this vision.”