Leadership

Accountable ownership at the head of the chain.

Founder

Mohamed Noor Abdi

Founder & Chairman

A finance and technology executive with more than seven years across regulated financial services in East Africa and the Horn, spanning insurance in Kenya, Uganda and Djibouti, microfinance, and regulated payments. Now building Somalia’s development finance and advisory capability, with an MSc in Computer Science and Information Security.

7+ years in regulated financial services
Insurance, microfinance and payments across the Horn
MSc, Computer Science & Information Security

The team

The people accountable

Every decision at Isnaad answers to a named person. These are the seats that carry the work.

Aisha Warsame Ali

General Manager

Leads day-to-day execution across development finance, advisory and programmes, and represents the firm to partners and government.

Yusuf Hassan Elmi

Head of Development Finance

Structures and deploys the firm’s finance facilities, from blended and SME finance to ethical, interest-free instruments.

Fadumo Abdi Nur

Head of Advisory & Technical Assistance

Leads programme design and delivery, institutional strengthening, and public financial management engagements.

Abdirahman Sharif Osman

Head of Programmes & Operations

Oversees mandate delivery, quality, and on-the-ground operations across Somalia and the corridor.

Hodan Mohamud Farah

Head of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Leads results measurement, third-party verification, and the evidence that programmes are working.

Ibrahim Aden Yusuf

Head of Finance & Compliance

Owns fiduciary controls, audit readiness, and fund and grant management compliance.