Muscat, Oman — April 24, 2025 — During its meeting held in Muscat, the ADFIAP Board of Directors convened to elect its new Vice-Chairmen, a key step in strengthening the organization’s leadership and strategic direction for the year ahead.

Leadership Appointments

The Board elected the following distinguished leaders to serve as Vice-Chairmen of ADFIAP for a three-year term.
The Development Bank (Oman) CEO, Mr. Hussain Ali Ibrahim Al Lawati, was elected as First Vice-Chairman, bringing extensive expertise in regional development finance and a strong commitment to advancing sustainable growth initiatives across the region.
The Deputy Managing Director for Financial and International Affairs of the Bank of Industry and Mine (BIM), Dr. Seyed Ali Heidari, was elected as Second Vice-Chairman, recognized for their leadership in fostering industrial development, resource management, and infrastructure projects.

Significance of the Appointments

These leadership appointments reflect ADFIAP’s dedication to enhancing regional cooperation, innovation, and capacity-building in development banking. Both leaders are highly respected within their respective institutions and bring valuable experience that will be instrumental in guiding the organization’s strategic initiatives. The new leadership will work closely with the ADFIAP Chairman and Secretary General to advance the association’s mission and objectives.

Looking Ahead

With the newly elected Vice-Chairmen in place, ADFIAP is poised to further its mission of promoting sustainable economic development, financial inclusion, and regional collaboration across Asia, the Pacific, and beyond.