Mohammed A. Faris

Mohammed A. Faris has extensive experience in various roles within the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), working as a Young Professional from May 2009 to October 2010 and later as a Risk Management Specialist from December 2010 to July 2013. Mohammed A. then became a Senior Risk Management Specialist, focusing on Operational Risk Management, from July 2013 to September 2014. Additionally, Mohammed worked as a Senior Trust Funds Specialist from October 2014 to April 2015 at IDB.

In 2007, Mohammed founded The Productive Muslim Company, where they currently serve as the CEO and focuses on faith-based productivity and leadership. The company offers training solutions through online programs, retreats, workshops, and coaching sessions to help individuals and teams connect spirituality with productivity and achieve peak performance.

Moreover, Mohammed is also the Managing Director of Leading Productive Lives LLC, a position they have held since June 2015.

Throughout their career, Mohammed has successfully utilized their knowledge and skills in finance, risk management, and leadership to make a positive impact in the areas of poverty alleviation, education, health, and governance.

Mohammed A. Faris obtained their IB Baccalaureate Diploma from the British International School of Jeddah between the years 1998 and 2004. Mohammed A. then pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Bristol from 2004 to 2007. Afterwards, from 2007 to 2008, they furthered their education at the University of Bristol and earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Finance and Investment.

In 2017, Mohammed A. Faris enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas. During their time there, they completed a Graduate Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching from 2017 to 2018. Mohammed A. furthered their studies by pursuing a Master of Science (MS) degree in Leadership and Organizational Development with an Executive Coaching Concentration, which they successfully completed in 2020.

Mohammed A. Faris also holds the certification of Certified Islamic Banker from the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions, however, the specific year and month of obtaining the certification are not provided.