Mohammed Al-Jasser

His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Sulaiman Al-Jasser is a prominent figure in the fields of economics and finance. He was elected as the President of the Islamic Development Bank Group in early July 2021, officially assuming his duties on August 9 of the same year. Dr. Al-Jasser possesses deep expertise in various fields, having previously served as the Minister of Economy and Planning in Saudi Arabia, as well as the Governor and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, now known as the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Dr. Al-Jasser played a significant role in strengthening the Saudi economy through his work as an advisor at the General Secretariat of the Saudi Council of Ministers with the rank of Minister, and as Chairman of the Board of the General Authority for Competition. He was also actively involved in numerous ministerial councils and boards, including the Council of Economic and Development Affairs and the Supreme Council for Civil Defense. Dr. Al-Jasser contributed to the development of economic and financial policies in the Kingdom, serving on the boards of several prestigious institutions such as the Public Investment Fund and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. He holds a master's and a doctorate degree in economics from the University of California, in addition to a bachelor's degree in economics with honors from San Diego State University. He has been honored with several medals and awards, including the King Abdulaziz Medal of the First Order and the National Order of the Lion from the Republic of Senegal. His extensive experience and strategic vision make him a pivotal figure in promoting economic and social development in the Islamic world.