General Manager, Trade & Business Development at International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Nasser Mohammed Al-Thekair is an experienced leader in the Middle East finance and development sectors, currently serving as Acting General Manager, Strategy and General Manager, Trade & Business Development at the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. He is a specialist in trade finance and business development, focused on optimizing financial performance and advancing trade among OIC member countries.
Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles within the ITFC and the Islamic Development Bank, spanning trade finance operations, regional management, and corporate strategy. He has received multiple industry accolades for his work in trade finance, including several Deal of the Year awards from Trade Finance Magazine and Islamic Finance News, and recognition as a top Developmental Financial Institution leader in the Middle East. He holds board appointments with the Maldives Islamic Bank, the Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program, and the Hawkamah Institute for Governance, among others.