Meet Our Team

Meet the visionary leaders who bring IBS Foundation’s R.I.S.E. values to life every day.

Abdirahman Ali

Chairman

Visionary leader bridging finance and philanthropy for sustainable change.

Work Experience

  • Former CEO of IBS Bank (2015-2022), overseeing expansion to 50+ branches
  • Advisory board member for Central Bank of Somalia’s financial inclusion initiatives
  • Led UNDP-funded economic resilience programs reaching 200,000+ beneficiaries
  • Spearheaded IBS Foundation’s establishment as founding Chairman since 2019

Educational History

  • MBA, Finance & Strategy – London Business School
  • B.A. Economics – Somali National University
  • Executive Leadership Program – Harvard Kennedy School