A proud 2009 graduate of RHU’s College of Business Administration, majoring in Accounting and Finance, Mr. Kassem Younes has spent the past 15+ years shaping the future of financial investigations in the region. Now a Partner at PwC and Head of the Forensic practice in Saudi Arabia, he brings strategic insight and leadership to high-stakes, complex cases. His career journey includes a transformative tenure as Senior Managing Director at Ankura Consulting, where he established and expanded their Saudi operations, as well as nearly a decade at Deloitte, where he honed his expertise in audit, M&A, and forensic services.
Throughout his career, Mr. Younes has led teams handling high-profile cases involving corruption, money laundering, embezzlement, and financial fraud, as well as commercial disputes in litigation and international arbitration. His expertise has been recognized through appointments as an expert witness in damage quantification related to contracts, shareholder conflicts, and transactional disputes.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Mr. Younes plays an influential role in fostering the professional services sector in Saudi Arabia. For the past three years, he has chaired the Professional Services Committee at the American Chambers of Commerce (AmCham) in Saudi Arabia, driving collaboration and policy dialogue across industries.
Mr. Younes’s credentials reflect his dedication and excellence: he is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), where he earned recognition as a Top Scorer in the Middle East, a member of the UAE Chartered Accountants (UAECA), and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
RHU proudly celebrates the achievements of RHU alumnus Mr. Younes Youness, whose expertise and leadership make a meaningful impact in advancing transparency, accountability, and professional excellence across the region.