Mutasem Dajani, the Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte & Touche Middle East, boasts an impressive 28-year track record serving the world’s largest Middle East-based sovereign wealth funds, national oil companies, SOEs, and leading corporates. At the helm of an organisation comprising over 7,000 professionals across 15 countries, Mutasem has been a driving force in redefining and refocusing the Middle East firm’s ambition and strategy. Mutasem has been with Deloitte since 2002, and before ascending to the CEO position, he led Deloitte’s Middle East Audit & Assurance practice and held the role of UAE Regional Managing Partner.Having been based in the Middle East since 1994, and with an unwavering focus on impactful leadership and collaboration, Mutasem has forged strong partnerships with both public and private sector groups across a breadth of industries. He has been a trusted advisor to numerous Boards and Executive management teams, providing strategic insights for a wide array of transactions, from acquisitions to divestitures.In his current role as CEO, Mutasem is responsible for steering Deloitte on its incredible journey of growth, prioritizing the firm's value delivery to clients and delivering impact in ME communities. Mutasem is also deeply committed to nurturing Middle East youth, empowering them to realize their full potential. He champions the cause of diversity and his commitment to the advancement of women remains unwavering.