Adnan Y. Naji is currently the Chairman of the Jordan Innovative Start-ups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) & the Director General of the Jordan Loan Guarantee Corp. (JLGC) since 14th April 2024. Mr. Naji is a Financial Expert, brings over two decades of extensive experience in banking supervision, risk management, and compliance. He has made significant contributions to the financial sector of Jordan and continues to demonstrate his strategic vision and leadership in driving financial initiatives to foster economic growth and stability in Jordan.
Prior joining JLGC, Mr. Naji held several positions at the Central Bank of Jordan since his recruitment in 1994 until the first of 2024. The latest was the Executive Director of Risk Management and Compliance Department at the Central Bank of Jordan from January 2023 until February 2024. He was also a Consultant in the Banks Supervision Department. During this time, he meticulously supervised and regulated banks, adhering to international standards such as Basel Committee guidelines, IMF recommendations, and World Bank guidelines.
Additionally, Mr. Naji commitment to the professional development is evident through his participation in numerous training courses, seminars, and conferences globally, speaking about several topics ranging from financial statement presentation, crisis management, risk management and compliance.
Mr. Naji completed his Post-graduate education at the University of Jordan, earned an MBA in finance in 1997. He also acquired a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Jordan in 1993.