Mohammed Al-Najjar

Proven track record in driving business, economic development, investment, and growth. 27 years of international experience across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Arabian Gulf region. Adept at navigating diverse business cultures and recognized for strategic vision and execution. Expertise in investment strategy, change management, large-scale project funding, committed to driving the economic progress of Iraq through effective leadership of a Iraq Development Fund.

Government Roles Since 2022

Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq – Investment. CEO of Iraq Development Fund.

Private Sector Roles

Senior Executive, SAP AG Global Software Company – Al Rida Group Investment Company Managed a $3 billion USD investment portfolio – Founder & CEO, Al Ghadeer Real Estate Investment, Established and led the first real estate development company in Iraq, overseeing projects valued at $1 billion USD. Author of “Rising from The Ashes – The Young Economy of Iraq” white paper (Foundation of the current government’s economic vision – Managing Director, Applied Business Software, successfully managed and delivered projects for prestigious clients, including Unilever, Corus, and Dubai Government. Executive VAR, Ingress, Melbourne o UNICEF, Geneva o Lecturer, International Management Institute Geneva University (IMI),