Professor Nabil Baydoun

PhD, MSc, BSc, FCPA, CFE, CICA

Experience:

20+ Years

Professional Biography

Visionary Leadership Rooted in Global Impact

Professor Nabil Baydoun is an internationally acclaimed strategist, educator, and corporate advisor with over two decades of transformative leadership experience across academia, finance, governance, and international consulting. Professor Baydoun brings a rare blend of academic rigor and practical business insghits to support organizations in navigating complex challenges, achieving strategic growth, and driving operational excellence.

A Fellow of CPA Australia, Professor Baydoun holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of East Anglia and has completed advanced executive education programs at Harvard and Stanford. He brings a global perspective, cultural fluency, and a strategic vision for advancing academic excellence, research impact, and policy-relevant scholarship

A Legacy of Global Excellence

Prof. Baydoun’s professional journey spans distinguished leadership roles across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Lebanon, and the UAE. He has held senior executive positions and advised governments, multinational corporations, and financial institutions on strategic transformation, institutional reform, and corporate governance. His areas of expertise include corporate restructuring, financial and risk management, Islamic finance, strategic academic planning, and sustainable economic development.

Key Pillars of Expertise

Higher Education Leadership
Prof. Baydoun has served as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Dean at multiple international universities, leading institutional strategy, quality assurance, and global accreditation processes. His leadership has resulted in pioneering academic models, enhanced faculty development, and international recognition.
Corporate Strategy and Financial Management
With a proven track record in corporate restructuring and governance, Prof. Baydoun has delivered impactful strategies to strengthen organizational resilience, financial planning, and executive leadership across sectors including banking, healthcare, logistics, and free zone authorities.
Research and Thought Leadership
A prolific scholar, he has published over 50 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals, as well as multiple co-authored books and research reports. His research contributions are widely cited and have shaped industry and policy discourse globally.

Milestones and Impact

Founded the Dubai Centre for Islamic Banking and Finance (DCIBF) to support the “Dubai Capital of Islamic Economy” initiative.
Led the China-UAE Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance, fostering academic-industry partnerships and cross-border collaboration.
Successfully guided institutions to achieve international accreditation, aligning with global benchmarks.
Delivered strategic advisory and executive coaching to entities such as Dubai Airport Free Zone, SABIC, China Aerospace, and the Dubai Chamber.

Global Perspective. Local Insight. Measurable Results.

Prof. Baydoun’s multicultural experience and nuanced understanding of emerging and developed markets uniquely position him to connect Middle Eastern opportunities with global expertise. His commitment to ethical leadership, financial transparency, and academic integrity continues to inspire transformative change across sectors.

Empowering the Future with NB Global Consulting

Through NB Global Consulting, Prof. Baydoun partners with visionary leaders to deliver tailored consulting, leadership development, and strategic programs. His mission is clear: to turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact.