As we step into the new year, our focus remains the same: helping founders, operators, and growing businesses build properly structured, compliant, and future-ready operations in the UAE.
To support the increasing complexity of our work and the growing needs of our clients, we’ve expanded our team with professionals who bring deep experience, operational discipline, and long-term perspective.
We’re pleased to welcome 3 new leaders to GCG Structuring.
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Strengthening the Team Behind the Work
Behind every company formation, compliance strategy, and financial structure is a team that carries the responsibility of getting it right.
These new additions reflect how we think about growth: deliberately, carefully, and with the client’s long-term interests in mind.
Ishan Parikh
Head of Finance
Ishan is a member of AICPA in the United States and brings 14 years of professional experience, including 11 years in the UAE. His background spans audit and assurance, CFO services, governance and risk, valuations, due diligence, and ERP implementations, with exposure across Asia, Africa, Europe, the United States, and the MENA region.
At GCG Structuring, he leads the finance function, overseeing financial reporting, compliance with UAE regulations and IFRS standards, and advising senior management on financial controls and operational improvements that support sustainable growth.
Slavyana Rousseau
Account Manager
Slavyana brings over 10 years of international consulting experience, with a strong focus on business advisory, insurance, and regulatory compliance in the UAE.
She recently completed the DIFC Compliance Series 2025, further strengthening her expertise across AML, risk management, and corporate governance. At GCG Structuring, she oversees client relationships and service delivery, ensuring every engagement meets the highest regulatory and compliance standards.
Fluent in English, French, and Russian, Slavyana works closely with clients from diverse backgrounds, building trust through clarity, consistency, and a deep understanding of compliance driven environments.
Junaid Khan
Senior Accountant
Junaid is a high-performing accounting professional with over 4 years of experience, specializing in tax advisory, client management, and team leadership. He has served as a trusted advisor to large clients, delivering solutions that balance commercial priorities with compliance requirements.
In his role as Senior Accountant at GCG Structuring, Junaid oversees accounting, tax filing, and tax advisory services for clients, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strategic guidance.
He is a Xero Certified Advisor and recognized for his ability to mitigate complex tax issues, bringing both technical expertise and practical solutions to the businesses he supports.
Lemma Stash
Accountant
Lemma brings over twenty years of experience in finance, with a strong background in working capital management across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing. Her career includes extensive international exposure, having worked across Russia, EEMEA, and the MENA region, including senior roles at International SOS and within government services.
At GCG Structuring, Lemma manages a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring full compliance with UAE tax standards and related regulatory requirements. She is known for her ability to adapt quickly in new environments, build trust, and effectively manage complex client relationships.
Chelsea Gibaud
Legal & Corporate Associate
Chelsea holds a Master’s degree in Business Law from Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis and brings experience across legal, contractual, and organisational matters within private and non profit organisations.
At GCG Structuring, she supports legal and corporate activities including company incorporation and maintenance, preparation and review of legal documentation, coordination with external counsel and authorities, and ongoing legal and regulatory monitoring.
Olga Nechaieva
Associate Chief of Staff
Olga brings over ten years of experience supporting senior leaders in fast paced, high responsibility environments where precision and discretion are essential.
As Associate Chief of Staff, she acts as a core extension of the Managing Partner, supporting executive execution, coordination, and prioritisation across business and personal workflows.
Her role ensures leadership remains focused on strategic direction while day to day execution and follow through are handled with consistency and care.
How This Expansion Directly Benefits Our Clients
As regulations evolve and business structures become more nuanced, the margin for error becomes smaller.
With this expanded team, we’re able to:
- Provide deeper oversight across compliance and regulatory matters
- Strengthen internal coordination and execution across complex engagements
- Deliver more rigorous financial guidance aligned with UAE and international standards
- Maintain the level of attention and precision our clients expect as they grow
This allows us to support clients not just at the point of setup, but throughout the lifecycle of their business in the UAE.
How We Think About Growth at GCG Structuring
“Our growth has always been driven by responsibility, not volume. Every hire we make is about protecting our clients, strengthening our internal standards, and ensuring we can deliver advice that holds up over time. This team reflects exactly that mindset.”
Supporting Clients With a Stronger Team in Place
We’re entering the year with a stronger foundation, broader expertise, and a clear focus on execution.
If you’re planning to set up, restructure, or scale your business in the UAE and want to work with a team that takes compliance, transparency, and long-term outcomes seriously, we’re here to help.
You’re welcome to speak with our team to understand how this expanded expertise can support your business goals.
