Driving strategy, execution and operational excellence across the business.

Michael Lahyani, a pioneer in innovation and technology, is the Founder & CEO of Property Finder Group. In 2005, he launched the first real estate classified in the Middle East, later spearheading its digital transformation into what is now Property Finder. Under his leadership, the company has grown exponentially, evolving into a culturally diverse team of over 600 professionals across its countries of operation. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree and an MBA in Finance.

Jamie is the driving force behind Property Finder’s financial strategy, powering its ambition to invest in the region’s growing tech ecosystem. A commercially driven CFO with a global perspective, he brings bold thinking and rigour to the role. Previously CFO at foodpanda in Singapore, he led financial operations across 11 high-growth markets. Jamie is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge.

Fernando is Property Finder’s Chief Technology & Product Officer, driving product and technology strategy across the MENA region. He has led product and tech at four major scaleups, Mendeley, Just Eat, Rappi, and Monzo, where he built high-velocity teams and helped reshape entire industries. A former Microsoft engineer, Fernando blends deep technical craft with a relentless focus on user experience and impact.

Anu leads People and Culture at Property Finder, bringing over three decades of global, multi-sector experience in HR strategy. Her expertise in Business Partnering, Transformation, and Strategic HR keeps talent central to the company’s growth. She began her career at Tata Consultancy Services in Mumbai and held C-suite HR roles at PepsiCo and Motorola, driving enterprise-wide people strategies. Anu holds a doctoral degree in Human Resources Management from XLRI Jamshedpur.

Ozan leads strategy, monetisation and pricing, operations, analytics, and transformation at Property Finder. With 16+ years of international experience at eBay, McKinsey, and Facebook, he blends strategic vision with execution to drive growth. He has led initiatives like PF Flex and SuperAgent, evolving the business model and reinforcing Property Finder’s leadership in the UAE real estate market. Ozan holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, and an MS in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University.

Sevgi leads the planning, development, and execution of Property Finder’s marketing, branding, and digital initiatives. As an award-winning global marketeer, Sevgi is a digital evangelist with 15 years’ experience in FMCG, Fintech, and Entertainment. She has held leadership positions at brands, such as OSN, Mastercard and Unilever. Sevgi is an Insead Alumnus and holds a B.S. in Psychology from Bosphorus University.

Cherif oversees global sales and revenue strategy at Property Finder, aligning teams to drive growth and enhance the customer experience. With 27 years of experience at Cisco, Nortel, Brocade, and Infoblox, he has led commercial transformations across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Cherif holds a Master’s in Computer Science and an MBA in Finance from The State University of New York at Buffalo. He brings deep expertise in leading high-impact commercial operations for global tech firms.

Zaid leads our legal compliance and corporate governance affairs. His seasoned executive leadership helped guide international law firms and leading multinational corporations in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. Zaid actively advises on issues like revenue generation strategies and data privacy. An alumnus of the University of Cape Town and Columbia Business School, he was featured in the Legal500 GC Powerlist.