Talal K A.

Talal K A. has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Talal K began their career in 2004 as the President/Partner of Royal TK Enterprises LLC. From 2009 to 2011, they worked as the Programs Director and Finance Consultant for SMEs at King Saud University. In 2011, they joined the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) as a Program Manager for Small to Medium Enterprises (SME).

Over the years, Talal held several positions at ICD, including Senior Portfolio Manager, Program Manager for Islamic Financial Institutions (IFI), Principal Portfolio Manager, and Principal for Development Effectiveness. Talal K played a key role in managing the portfolio of investments, enhancing the developmental impact of ICD, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

In addition to their work at ICD, Talal also served as a Board Member at Enmaa Finance Company, Member of the Supervisory Board at Taiba Leasing LLC, Member of the Board of Directors at Ijmal, Member of the Investment Committee at Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Member of the Board of Directors at Arab Company for Pharmaceutical Products ARABIO, Member of the Board of Directors at Halic Leasing, and Member of the Board of Directors at Albania Leasing | Albanialeasing.com.

Throughout their career, Talal has demonstrated expertise in finance, entrepreneurship, and SMEs. Their experience spans across various sectors, including leasing, finance, and investment.

Talal K A. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from The University of Akron and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business from the same institution. Talal has also obtained numerous additional certifications focused on various topics such as inclusive growth, development impact assessment, sustainable finance, financial regulation, and others. These certifications were obtained from institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Institute, Asian Development Bank Institute, MITx on edX, and World Bank Group, among others.