Yassir Butt

Yassir Butt is the Global CFO and Head of IT & AI at Kreab, bringing over 20 years of international leadership in Finance and M&A. Since joining Kreab, he has led strategic acquisitions and implemented robust financial structures while advancing AI-driven innovation across the organization.

Earlier in his career, Yassir served in senior roles at Unilever’s Corporate Audit Division and KPMG’s M&A Advisory practice, advising on high-profile deals for multinational corporations and private equity firms. He also founded and managed two startups and held executive positions at EF Education First’s Hult International Business School, directing sales and marketing throughout Europe.

His diverse background spans Germany, Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Switzerland, and the UK, equipping him with the cultural fluency and operational insight needed to drive sustainable, cross-functional growth.