London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) today (17 April) named Ehsan Razavizadeh as its new managing director for MENA and Asia, "to advance financial education, upskilling, and capacity building".
In a statement, LIBF said Razavizadeh brings with him over 20 years’ worth of experience and a remarkable track record in the education sector.
Razavizadeh said: "Building on the success of the past five years, we will continue to enhance financial education – empower individuals to achieve their career aspirations and contribute meaningfully to the finance and banking sector. Looking towards the future, together with ADGM Academy, we aspire to continue to expand our educational offerings to address emerging trends and industry needs, whilst nurturing our alumni community and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve."
The statement further said the ADGM Academy significantly contributed to the UAE’s government agenda by enhancing the skill sets of UAE nationals through focused employability, upskilling and reskilling programmes.
The partnership with LIBF had been a key element in this endeavour, resulting in tailored programmes that align with and support the country’s developmental objectives, it said.
Mansoor Jaffar, CEO of ADGM Academy and Research Centre, added: "Through our collaboration with LIBF we aim to create a lasting positive impact on individuals and the banking and finance world as a whole. Together, we've successfully contributed to the growth of talent in the UAE and with Ehsan’s appointment as the new Managing Director of LIBF MENA, we anticipate further strengthening of our collaborative efforts."
Alex Fraser, CEO of LIBF, added: "Welcoming Ehsan as our new Managing Director marks a pivotal moment in LIBF’s journey. Over the past five years, our partnership with ADGM Academy has been instrumental in driving educational and career advancements in the UAE and beyond. We're proud of our achievements and look forward to Ehsan leading us to continued excellence in financial education.”
