My name is
adel hussein
I’m a Finance Executive based in Chicago. I lead Global Financial Planning and Analysis at Motorola Mobility, hold an MBA from London Business School, and bring a business builder’s mindset to everything I do.
On this site, you’ll find my story, my thinking, and the work I care about.
“ Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right ”
—Henry Ford
Finance
Numbers tell stories. My job is to make sure the right people hear the right story at the right time.
Photography
I see the world through a lens, literally. Photography keeps me observant, patient, and grounded outside of work.
Technology
I follow technology closely, from artificial intelligence to how it is reshaping business and finance. The future moves fast and I intend to stay ahead of it.
I’m Adel Hussein
Finance Executive & Strategic Business Partner
I am a Finance Executive with over 22 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, strategic planning, and business partnering across multinational corporations in the Middle East, Africa, and the United States.
Currently based in Chicago, I lead the Global Financial Planning and Analysis function at Motorola Mobility, where I oversee worldwide forecasting and budgeting, integrate financial data across five geographies, and partner with senior leadership to drive performance and strategic decision-making.
My career spans senior finance leadership roles at Lenovo across the Middle East and Africa, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and globally, as well as Alcatel, Cerner Corporation (now Oracle Health), and Majid Al Futtaim. I bring deep expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, performance reporting, and leading cross-functional teams through transformation and change.
I hold an MBA from London Business School and the Certified Management Accountant designation from the Institute of Management Accountants.
I believe that great finance is not about numbers alone, it is about the clarity, judgment, and trust that good numbers create.
You can ask me about:
Areas where I bring the most value:
Enterprise Financial Planning and Analysis Leadership
Designing and running end-to-end financial planning cycles across multiple geographies, from annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting to monthly performance reviews and executive reporting.
Executive Business Partnering and Decision Support
Translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that help senior leaders make faster and better decisions. I sit at the table, not behind it.
Finance Transformation and Process Innovation
Leading automation, reporting modernization, and process redesign initiatives that reduce closing time, improve accuracy, and free finance teams to focus on analysis rather than data gathering.
Team Leadership and Organizational Development
Building, mentoring, and leading high-performing finance teams across cultures and geographies, with a track record of developing talent and driving results in complex multinational environments.
My Story
Experience
Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager – Global
Motorola Mobility – Chicago, USA
Jul 2023 – Current
Senior Financial Controller, Services – Global
Lenovo – Dubai, UAE
Feb 2021 to Jun 2023
Senior Finance Manager – MEA
Lenovo – Dubai, UAE
Nov 2017 to Jan 2021
Earlier Career
Finance Manager and analyst roles across Lenovo Middle East and Africa, Alcatel, Cerner Corporation (now Oracle Health), and Majid Al Futtaim, covering the broader MEA region – Dubai, UAE
May 2003 to Oct 2017
Education
Master of Business Administration
London Business School, London, UK
Jul 2015 – Sep 2017
Certified Management Accountant
Institute of Management Accountants, NJ, USA
Jan 2008 – Dec 2010
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
Tanta University, Egypt.
Sep 1997 – Jul 2001
Awards
Lenovo Way Excellence Award 2013
Recognized globally by Lenovo for redesigning financial reporting processes and improving visibility into business performance, enabling better decision-making for internal stakeholders across the region.
Marketing Simulation Champion
LBS – Marketing Strategy Module – 2016
Awarded top position in the Harvard Business Publishing online marketing simulation during the MBA program at London Business School, for designing a winning go-to-market strategy covering pricing, product positioning, distribution channels, and sales force deployment
Testimonial
What people who worked with me say
Adel worked closely with me in building the Lenovo smartphone category in the MEA region. Adel’s most striking abilities are his exceptional organizational, time management and analytical skills. He navigated his way around problems with available resources and found solutions to challenging issues we came upon, as setting up smartphone business. Also, his ability to put a detailed plan with clear operational KPI’s has been instrumental in delivering results in the region. I strongly believe Adel will be great asset for any organization and that Adel will become a successful manager and a leader.
– March 6, 2016
I have been working with Adel for half a year and even during such a short period he has impressed me with his outstanding abilities in in-depth business understand, analysis capacity and excellent hands on skill. He also has good communication skills and very supportive to the business. I really enjoyed working with him and he would for sure being a big asset to the company whichever has him
– November 18, 2017
I had the pleasure of working with Adel for close to three years, throughout, he was a hard worker with commitment to quality and deadlines. He is detailed and I appreciated his agility – I seem to recall him coming up with creative ideas to handle certain situations with our client’s finance departments. I was also impressed with Adel’s handle of tools such as MS Excel and others and his ability to effectively use these tools to present complex financial information. I also relied on his quarterly reports that analyzed the data presented and reflected on past performances. Aside from work attributes, I appreciated Adel’s humility and sense of humor – I looked forward to seeing him whenever I was in the office.
To sum, I recommend Adel and wish him the best of luck
– May 15, 2011
My Work
A selection of thoughts, perspectives, and ideas from my work in finance and business
my latest thoughts
Ideas and perspectives on finance, leadership, and the future of business.
New articles added regularly.
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Based In
Chicago, IL- USA


