Ishaq Burney

Ishaq Burney is a seasoned regulator, general counsel, board member, and entrepreneurship enthusiast with professional experience across financial regulators in Australia, the Middle East, and Central Asia, as well as within major corporates in energy and financial services. They have specialized in building special economic zones and financial center ecosystems and are currently a board member at the AIFC Legal Services Board and a legal director at NEOM. Ishaq has lectured in corporate governance and investment regulation and has postgraduate qualifications from prestigious institutions including the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Melbourne, and Queensland. With a strong background in corporate finance and legal counsel, they have held significant roles such as Chief Legal Officer and Managing Director at AFSA and General Counsel at the Qatar Financial Centre Authority.