Qatar Financial Centre names Hamed Al-Saadi chief financial and tax officer

Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) recently named Hamed Al-Saadi as its chief financial and tax officer, and newest member of the Executive Committee of the QFC Authority.

Al-Saadi will report directly to Yousuf Al-Jaida, chief executive officer at QFC. He will play a strategic role in the overall management of the QFC, from financial planning through to execution of the QFC's financial activities, while adhering to the its values of transparency, efficiency and integrity.

Al-Saadi has 15 years of experience in accounting and financial management. He has a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Qatar University, and an executive MBA from the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom.

"We are pleased to welcome Mr. Al-Saadi as the newest addition to the QFC family," Al-Jaida said. "His many years of experience are a great asset to our organization and we look forward to working with him to further secure the QFC as a leading financial centre worldwide. The QFC Authority plays an important role in the growth of the finance sector in Qatar, and we are confident Mr. Al-Saadi will become a pivotal part of our already successful team." 

Al-Saadi previously held a number of high-profile positions at RasGas, including general accounting manager. He has specific expertise in audit, project management and executive leadership.