Ismail El Sammak

Ismail El Sammak, CPA, MSc, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Project CFO at ACWA Power since February 2023, Ismail is also a founding partner of ITHMAR Financial Consulting, providing debt advisory and M&A services since May 2019. Previous roles include Finance Manager at Al Iraqia Shipping Services & Oil Trading, where responsibility encompassed comprehensive financial management, and Refinery Financial Controller at Qatargas, focusing on cost-reduction opportunities and performance reporting. Ismail began their career as an Internal Auditor at the Middle East Oil Refinery (MIDOR). Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Islamic Finance from Hamad Bin Khalifa University and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Alexandria University.