Sami Ben Naceur

Sami Ben Naceur is a distinguished professional at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), holding various leadership roles since May 2009, including Alternative Head of Fintech/Digital Finance, Head of Caribbean Research, and Deputy Head of Division in the Western Hemisphere Department. Sami has also served as Mission Chief for St. Lucia and as Technical Assistance Mission Chief, particularly focused on enhancing the macroeconomic frameworks of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. With extensive experience in multiple divisions, including African and Financial Policies Divisions, Sami has also held academic positions, currently serving as a Full Professor at ESC Tunis (on leave) and previously as an Associate Professor at ESSEC Tunis and Assistant Professor at IHEC Carthage. Sami's educational background includes a PhD in Finance from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne and a master's degree in Financial Strategies and Techniques from INSEEC Grande Ecole.