PwC Trainers: Experts in Tax, Cybersecurity & More

Our trainers reflect the strength and diversity of PwC’s global network. They build on their regional experience, industry expertise and business acumen to address the knowledge and skills gaps of our clients and create the right learning solution for maximum impact.

Sarah Moon

Sarah has extensive experience in designing and delivering training programs on various HR topics, including coaching, performance management, and leadership development, both in the GCC and internationally. Passionate about coaching, she also mentors individuals beginning their HR careers.

Sarah is an HR leader and trainer at PwC Academy Middle East, she comes with over 22 years of experience specializing in talent and leadership development and training. She has worked both internationally and across the GCC in HR and Development roles, across a variety of industries. Sarah has a positive enthusiasm for people and for developing others which shows in her engaging training style.
Sean Kickham

Sean is the Innovation Lead of the Emerging Tech Team with 10+ years of experience as a trainer and industry practitioner.

Sean brings a background in data science from a variety of industries including healthcare, government, real estate, education, and banking. He has been responsible for many projects that have significantly impacted people and organisations by saving time and money, while achieving better results.

He uses emerging technologies, digital transformation, and innovation strategy to help clients identify problems, develop solutions, build prototypes, and measure success.
Semih Kumluk

Semih Kumluk is a Digital Training Senior Manager at PwC Academy. He designs, develops and delivers custom-designed upskilling programmes in all digital topics including Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Cloud and Blockchain.

Semih is a well-versed professional with work experience spanning over 10 years in FMCG, telecommunications and consultancy. He has delivered many trainings on Data Analytics, Design Thinking, Branding, Project Management and other subjects in his areas of expertise.
Shakeel Baig

Shakeel is a professional qualifications trainer at PwC Academy. He brings with him over 17 years of experience in the finance and accounting industry. He is a specialist trainer for accounting, finance, financial reporting and taxation subjects.
Prior to joining PwC Academy, Shakeel worked at leading accountancy and finance training providers in Mauritius. His positions included serving as Lecturer for professional qualifications and Head of Academics. In addition to training, Shakeel was involved in developing the academic strategy, along with operational and financial management.
Shakeel has also served as Principal and Lecturer at the Institute of Business and Finance in Pakistan. His responsibilities included developing the Institute’s strategy and operational plans. He was also involved in managing the organisation’s finance (including budgets), operations and infrastructure.
Shakeel has held the position of Lecturer / Head of Research & Development and Quality Control Manager at the University of Lahore in Pakistan. Here, Shakeel spent a great deal of time in research and development activities as well as quality management of content and training services. He was involved in multiple assessment projects for professional qualifications and was the liaison for local and international Quality Assurance representatives. Shakeel has a passion for teaching, this together with his extensive training experience and sound technical ability make him connect with his students instantly. This also comes through in his pass rates, as Shakeel’s ability to bond with his students and deliver content in an easy manner, contribute to his excellent pass marks year after year.
Taimur Ali

Taimur is a PwC Partner and Head of Professional Qualifications at PwC Academy. He has trained over 3,000 delegates during the course of his career and has consistently surpassed global pass rates.
Vincent Giborees

Vincent is the Chief Information Officer for PwC Middle East, with 15+ years of experience in digital business transformation, enterprise architecture, technical leadership, and consulting.

Vincent has delivered large scale strategic projects across several countries and sectors such as media, telco, automotive, life sciences, luxury goods, financial services, manufacturing, retail and procurement services. He is skilled in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Enterprise Software, Data Migration, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL), and Databases.
Zayna Babiker

Zayna is a qualifications trainer at PwC’s Academy, with 10+ years of experience in finance and accountancy.

Zayna delivers ACCA and ASC qualifications and has been involved in course design for multiple projects including course management, content development (English and Arabic) and assessments. She has also developed question banks for PwC Academy’s exam based training gaming application.

Zayna previously worked as a lecturer at the Ahfad University for Women, School of Management Studies in Sudan. Zayna is actively involved in coaching and mentoring students and delegates to achieve higher goals.