Al Hamdani

Al Hamdani, CFA has a strong background in finance and risk management. Al currently works at the Canada Development Investment Corporation as the Executive Vice-President and Chief Business Officer. In this role, they are responsible for launching and implementing new ventures and programs, repositioning the company's strategic direction, and overseeing environmental, social, and governance practices. Al also manages the company's risk management practices and credit portfolio.

Prior to their current position, Al worked at Export Development Canada as the Senior Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer. Al led a risk management transformation program and strengthened board oversight and governance. Al also established new groups and implemented simplified and standardized policies.

Before that, they held various roles at Export Development Canada, including Vice-President and Head of Structured and Project Finance. In this position, they managed the international project finance business and built an infrastructure financing business. Al provided financing advice to small and medium-sized enterprises and facilitated acquisition bids by Canadian investors.

Al's earlier work experience includes roles at CIBC Capital Markets and the Bank of Canada, where they gained experience in financial markets and monetary policy operations.

Overall, Al Hamdani, CFA has extensive experience in finance, risk management, and project finance, with a track record of implementing successful initiatives and driving organizational growth.

Al Hamdani, CFA holds a MBA degree in Finance from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management. Al has also earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute. Prior to that, they completed a BA in Economics and Statistics from Carleton University.