Jay Atara

West Byfleet, United Kingdom

With over 50 years of lived experience and more than 30 years of professional expertise in finance, treasury, leadership, and sustainability, I have guided organisations through transformation, growth, and challenge. As a Board Director and CFO, I led cross-functional teams across finance, governance, operations, HR, and IT—developing and executing strategies that delivered strong commercial results while building long-term value.

What I offer

Neelkantha

Neelkantha — inspired by truth, sacrifice, and service — equips leaders with clarity and courage to navigate transformation, elevate performance, and deliver lasting impact. Through speaking, strategic advisory, and executive coaching, we guide people and organisations to lead with purpose.

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Neelkantha

Services:
1) Speaking - Inspiring Leaders, Transforming Futures
2) Coaching the Person Behind the Executive: Executive Mental Health & Burnout Coaching, Women in Leadership, C-Suite 1:1 Executive Coaching and CFO 1:1 Executive Coaching
3) Mentoring - Strategic Insight, Purpose-Driven Impact

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Experiences

Jay Atara FCMA FCT

With over three decades in senior leadership, I have held executive roles across complex, fast-evolving organisations—leading transformation, driving financial resilience, and aligning business strategy with long-term value creation.

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i.e. Mentor
Finance Director
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Education
Banking & financial services
Professional services
Commercial real estate
Consumer retail
Broadcast media production and distribution
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Career experience

31+ years

Regions

Africa,
Europe
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i.e. Branding
Executive Leadership
Finance Director Services
Finance
Certified Treasury Professional
Executive Coaching
COO/CFO
Chairman & NED
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i.e. Ex-Google
C-Suite Executive
Non-Executive Director
business owner
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What I offer

Neelkantha

Neelkantha

Experiences

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