Rashed Alessa

Rashed Alessa is an accomplished internal audit professional with extensive experience in enhancing compliance and operational efficiency across various financial institutions. Currently serving as the Director of Internal Audit at Kuwait Fund for Economic Development since February 2021, Rashed leads risk-based audits and evaluates risk assessments. Previously, Rashed held the position of Acting General Manager - Internal Audit at Commercial Bank of Kuwait for a brief period in early 2021, overseeing the organization's auditing functions. Rashed's career also includes significant roles such as Internal Audit Manager at Mashreq Bank and QNB Group, where responsibilities encompassed managing internal audits and ensuring regulatory compliance. With foundational experience as Senior Manager of Credit Risk Audit at Gulf Bank and Head of Internal Control at National Takaful Insurance Company, Rashed has demonstrated expertise in risk management and internal controls. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Risk Management from NYU Stern School of Business and an MBA from Ahlia University.