Maysaa Sabreen
Maysaa Sabreen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Syria |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, central bank official |
| Years active | 15+ years |
| Known for | First female Governor of the Central Bank of Syria |
Maysaa Sabreen () is a Syrian economist currently holding the position of First Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Syria. She made history as the first female to assume the role of Governor of the institution, serving from December 2024 until March 2025.
Early life and education
Sabreen completed her undergraduate, master's,[1] and doctoral studies in accounting at Damascus University. Additionally, she holds certification as a public accountant.[2]
Career
With a professional background spanning more than 15 years in finance and banking sectors, Sabreen was appointed First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Syria in October 2018. Her experience also includes membership on the board of the Damascus Securities Exchange.[3][1][2]
Prior to this, she led the Government Commission Directorate for Banks, where she concentrated on financial regulation and supervisory responsibilities.[2]
Appointment as governor
On 30 December 2024, following the fall of the Assad regime, the newly established Syrian administration appointed Sabreen as governor of the Central Bank of Syria, marking her as the first woman to hold this leadership role in over seven decades.[4][3] Nevertheless, she stepped down from this position on 27 March 2025, less than three months after her appointment, resuming her previous post as Deputy Governor.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
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