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Michel
Attar
Vice President, Global Strategic Initiatives, Finance & Business Operations
NBCUniversal
Michel Attar is a strategic finance executive and trusted C-suite advisor with more than 20 years of experience driving profitable growth across entertainment, consumer products, gaming, and licensing. With a proven track record as a divisional CFO overseeing P&Ls exceeding $10B in retail value, he is recognized for building high-performing FP&A organizations and designing transformational strategies that deliver measurable business impact. As VP of Global Strategic Initiatives, Finance and Business Operations at NBCUniversal, Michel leads cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of finance, strategy, and commercial operations. He advises senior leadership on market expansion, revenue optimization, digital transformation, and operational excellence while developing advanced financial models and negotiating major global licensing partnerships.
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26 February 2026 11:15 - 12:00
Panel - FP&A as the growth architect: Building influence beyond the numbers
Today’s FP&A leaders are no longer just forecasting outcomes; they are shaping the blueprint for business growth. This session explores how finance teams are moving beyond reporting and analysis to influence strategy, drive profitability, and guide decision-making across the organization. Our expert panel will discuss how top-performing teams connect financial planning with commercial strategy, balance short-term performance with long-term goals, and communicate insights that inspire action. You’ll learn how to: - Position FP&A as a strategic partner to the C-suite and business units - Build credibility through data storytelling and commercial insight - Align financial planning with enterprise growth and transformation