“Focus on long term success but be willing to make short term adjustments to get there.” - Simon Sinek
Meet The Founder
As a fractional CFO and executive advisor, his approach is rooted in deep experience, strategic thinking, and a cooperative leadership style that builds trust across all levels of an organization, empowering leadership to make confident, data-driven decisions.
Widely regarded as a hands-on leader and expert in communication and team dynamics, Karim has introduced and trained numerous teams in the DISC model to improve collaboration and leadership effectiveness. His mentoring style and inclusive mindset have earned him a reputation as a catalyst for both business and personal growth.
Karim’s passion lies in helping business owners succeed—bringing the financial discipline, foresight, and leadership needed to navigate complexity and build lasting value.
Karim Farag is a senior executive with over 35 years of experience in driving financial clarity, operational excellence, and strategic growth across a range of industries and ownership structures—from public companies to private equity and family-owned businesses.
A trusted advisor to founders, presidents, and leadership teams, Karim has held several senior finance and operational roles. As a senior executive leader, he has led companies through complex transformations, acquisitions, and periods of rapid scaling. Known for his ability to align financial strategy with broader business goals, Karim has consistently delivered results in profitability improvement, cost optimization, system automation, and team development.
What People Are Saying…
"Karim is known for his adeptness in training and mentoring. He not only builds teams, but also cultivates loyalty within them. Having worked closely with Karim over the past 16 years, I have observed firsthand his remarkable ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving outstanding results. He actively listens to team members, valuing each individual's input, and promotes a culture of mutual respect and trust. This inclusive leadership style not only boosts team morale but also drives innovation and creativity, as everyone feels empowered to contribute their best ideas. Karim is a dynamic and visionary leader whose skills and qualities make him an invaluable asset to any organization."
"I have had the pleasure of working closely with Karim, who embodies the essence of a charismatic and knowledgeable leader. His commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment truly enhanced my progress and any areas where I required assistance. His approachability, encouragement, and empowered mentorship was significant in my professional development."
"I worked with Karim on Leadership and Strategic Planning Training. He is awesome to work with. He is extremely team oriented, and not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get things done. He has the ability to manage many projects and retain his good nature and strong leadership capability."
"Karim is one of the best senior level executives that I have worked with in my 17 year career. He is inspirational, a goal achiever, a pace setter, who always thinking outside of the box, and he embodies exceptional leadership traits. He engineered the infusion of disc assessment to the company to enhance team collaboration within sub units as well as across the entire strategic planning process, mentorship areas, KPI Improvement and business performance growth." Our Name
When brainstorming a name, we wanted something that would represent our values and connect to our roots. ‘Aten’ derives from the ancient Egyptian word used to denote the disc of the sun - an extension of Ra, the sun god.
A vibrant name that reflects illumination, enlightenment, and creation, we have reimagined Aten to represent the guidance we hope to provide everyone in the organizations we work with. Like the sun and its nurturing capabilities, we hope to reach out and join hands in synergetic cooperation to build a long-lasting relationship with you and your peers.
‘‘Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long ago.” - Warren Buffet