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Omar Mughal

Chief Financial Officer

Profile: Omar Mughal



Current Position


Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Nexford University

Professional Background



Omar Mughal is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in investment banking, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership. He has been in his current role as CFO at Nexford University since November 2023.

Career Highlights


  • Investment Banking: Over a decade of experience in senior finance roles at top-tier investment banks, gaining expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Product Control, and Financial Control.

  • Venture Capital and Startups: Co-founder of a successful VC-backed B2B SaaS startup, which was funded by Y-Combinator, institutional investors, and notable angels.

  • Leadership in VC-Backed Startups: More than eight years in VP Finance and CFO roles at various VC-backed SaaS startups, contributing to raising $70M+ from leading investors.

  • Mergers and Acquisitions: Played a pivotal role in the M&A of QuantumBlack to McKinsey.

  • Building High-Performance Teams: Proven track record in forming and leading high-performance global finance teams.


Key Skills and Competencies


  • Financial Modeling and Analysis: Developed robust financial models and conducted comprehensive financial analyses.

  • Investor Relations: Managed investor communications and fostered strong relationships with stakeholders.

  • Fundraising and Capital Acquisition: Successfully led financial and fundraising efforts, raising substantial capital for startups.

  • Global Financial Leadership: Demonstrated ability to scale companies to $50M+ in revenue.


Education


Certified from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA).

Professional Affiliations


  • Y Combinator W23 Alumni

  • Former McKinsey & Co Executive


Contact Information




Notable Mention


Nexford University leverages Core Values such as being Bold, Passionate, Accountable, Transparent, and Outcomes Driven. Omar's leadership and strategic mindset align well with these values, driving financial efficiency and sustainable growth for the institution.



Nexford University Overview


Nexford University is committed to enabling greater social and economic mobility through high-quality, affordable education. The university offers a range of programs including Online MBA, Online BBA, MS in Data Analytics, and various specialized certifications.

Executive Leadership Team


  • Fadl Al Tarzi: Chief Executive Officer

  • Paul Coleman: Chief Technology Officer

  • Dr. Cathy Plunkett: Chief Academic Officer

  • Omar Mughal: Chief Financial Officer

  • Barney Woodbridge: Director of Growth

  • Zahra Safavian: Chief Product Officer

  • Oghogho Inneh: Country Director, Nigeria


For further details on programs and the management team, please visit the official university website: [Nexford University](https://www.nexford.edu/our-team).