Kreston Global announces global Board Directors

August 1, 2025

LONDON – Kreston Global today announces the appointment of Helmi Talib, Hanns-Georg Schell, Abdoulaye Camara and Sudhir Kumar as Board Directors for Kreston Global for the next three-years, following recent elections.

ASIA PACIFIC – Helmi Talib, Managing Partner of Kreston Helmi Talib PAC in Singapore, has been appointed as the new Board Director for the region. He brings more than 30 years of extensive public accounting experience, having led engagements for listed companies, multinationals, SMEs, and charities in Singapore and internationally, including prior roles with Deloitte and EY in Dubai and Singapore.

Regarding his appointment, Helmi Talib said:

“My appointment will focus on further strengthening connection, collaboration, and engagement amongst all member firms, with emphasis on our Asia Pacific members, while advancing Kreston’s initiatives on governance, leadership, and insight-exchange to ensure our members remain informed, agile, and adaptive within the ever-changing profession.”

EUROPE – Hanns-Georg Schell, Managing Partner at Kreston Bansbach in Germany has been re-elected, reaffirming his commitment to supporting Kreston’s growth and strategic direction across Europe and beyond. He specialises in succession planning, group restructuring, and transaction services. He has been a key advocate for Kreston’s German-speaking firms, providing insight into doing business in this critical region while promoting cross-border opportunities within the network.

Regarding his re-election: Hans-Georg Schell said:

“Kreston Bansbach is one of the founding firms of Kreston Global and we will always champion the network as international expansion and development are a key cornerstone of our firm’s values. Continuing to work with my fellow Directors on the Kreston Global Board is a both a pleasure and an important commitment I make to our network’s future and growth.”

MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (MEA) – Abdoulaye Camara, Managing Partner of EXCO Senegal, brings over 15 years of experience of leadership within West Africa’s accounting profession to the role and is the network’s first African Board Director, representing the newly formed region. This historic appointment reflects Kreston Global’s focus on regional representation and strategic growth across Africa, one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for professional services.

Regarding his appointment, Abdoulaye Carmara said:

“I am honoured to join the Kreston Global Board and to represent Africa’s dynamic and growing professional services sector. I look forward to helping raise Africa’s profile within the network and position Kreston as a leader on the continent.”

MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (MEA) – Sudhir Kumar, Senior Partner and Head of Corporate Communications at UAE-based Kreston Menon, has been re-elected to the Board of Directors, representing the newly formed MEA region. His leadership in the Middle East has centred around driving collaboration and commercial partnerships as well as ensuring high standards of client service delivery. His ongoing commitment aligns with Kreston Global’s mission to drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth across its international network.

Regarding his re-election, Sudhir Kumar said:

“I am so pleased to be able to continue serving on the Kreston Global Board. Being re-elected is an honour and testament to the collaborative spirit we have built. I look forward to continuing to help support the network’s strong focus on risk and international expansion, driving new opportunities for our member firms and strengthening our presence in emerging markets.”

Of the appointments, Liza Robbins, Chief Executive of Kreston Global, said:

“I’m delighted to welcome our newly elected board of directors, including our first African director. This group brings a wealth of experience and deep expertise that spans international markets and sectors. Their leadership will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our global presence. I’m proud of the immense progress we’ve made over the past year, and with this new board in place, we’re well positioned to build on that momentum and drive even greater success for our firm and our member network.”