Nazih al-Naser .

Senior Adviser To The CEO at Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)

Nazih Al-Naser has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles. NAZIH AL-NASER started their career as a Young Professional at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), where they completed rotations in HR Management and IT Management. NAZIH AL-NASER then joined the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), where they held various positions such as Business Adviser to the CEO, Director of Corporate Support Department, and Head of Advisory Services Division. At ICD, they played a key role in establishing and promoting programs for SMEs and Islamic Financial Institutions. NAZIH AL-NASER also led the Strategy and Transformation Management Office, and participated in capital raising and the establishment of new companies. Outside of ICD, they served as a Board Member of Ewaan Global Residential Company and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Ijara Management Company. NAZIH AL-NASER has also held positions at Lyst Technologies, Catalyst Group, Anfaal Capital, and MALAZ CAPITAL COMPANY. Overall, Nazih Al-Naser possesses a wealth of experience in strategic planning, business development, and advisory services in the financial sector.

Nazih Al-Naser has a diverse education history. NAZIH AL-NASER obtained a CIFP (Chartered Islamic Financial Professional) degree in Islamic Banking and Finance from INCEIF University in 2014. In the same year, they also received a Chartered Director degree in Corporate Governance from the Institute of Directors (IoD). In 2010, they completed a Master's Degree in Strategic Planning from Heriot-Watt University. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in IT Management from Sheffield Hallam University in 1998. NAZIH AL-NASER began their educational journey by obtaining a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Information Technology from King AbdulAziz University in 1992.

In addition to their formal education, Al-Naser has obtained several certifications. NAZIH AL-NASER completed a Digital Transformation in Practice course at IMD in 2022. NAZIH AL-NASER also obtained certificates in Open Banking, PSD2, and GDPR from Udemy, a Remuneration Committees Training Course from 21st Century, and Developing Digital Transformation Strategies from IMD, all in 2022. Furthermore, they completed a Digital Banking - Masterclass course at Udemy, attended a Remuneration Committee Workshop and Update by the Non-Executive Directors' Association and Mercer, and acquired an Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles Certificate from Harvard University, all in 2020. Al-Naser holds various other certifications in fields such as venture finance, property development and investment, blockchain technologies, fintech, general securities qualification, and company direction.

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Timeline

  • Senior Adviser To The CEO

    February, 2023 - present

  • Head Of Advisory Services Division /adviser To The CEO

    July, 2010

  • Director, Strategy And Transformation Management Office

    January, 2010

  • Business Adviser To The CEO

    September, 2009

  • Director, Corporate Support Dept.

    June, 2008

  • Executive Business Development Manager

    April, 2007

  • Assistant To The CEO

    September, 2006

  • Division Chief, Human Resources & IT

    October, 2000