Yussur A. F. Abrar
Yussur A. F. Abrar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Borama, Somaliland |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, banking professional |
| Years active | Over three decades |
| Known for | Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia |
Yussur A. F. Abrar (, ) is a Somali entrepreneur and banking professional. She has occupied senior positions such as Vice President at Citigroup and Vice President of Credit Risk Management at American International Group in New York City. Abrar is also the founder and current President of Warsun International Communications Corp. Between September and November 2013, she held the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia.
Personal life
Born in Borama, Somaliland, Abrar is a member of the Gadabuursi/Samaroon clan. She completed both her undergraduate studies and M.B.A. at Oklahoma State University in the United States.
Early career
With a professional background spanning over three decades in banking, insurance, and risk management,[1] Abrar established Warsun International Communications Corp., a telecommunications company dedicated to enhancing internet access.[2][3] By 2002, Warsun was based in Vienna, Virginia and employed approximately 50 staff members.[4]
Her previous experience includes holding Vice President roles at both Citigroup and American International Group (AIG) in New York City, where she focused on credit risk management.[1][5] Additionally, she has provided financial consulting services.[1]
Central Bank of Somalia
On 13 September 2013, Abrar was appointed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia, becoming the first woman to assume this position.[1]
Her agenda prioritized the restoration of Somalia’s financial infrastructure through licensing banks and financial entities, enhancing cooperation within the remittance sector, reinforcing regulatory mechanisms to promote fiscal transparency, and applying monetary policies aimed at fostering employment opportunities and economic expansion.[1]
Abrar stepped down from her role on 1 November 2013, citing undue interference with the bank’s functions and external pressures to endorse transactions that conflicted with her fiduciary responsibilities.[6] Her successor, Bashir Isse, took office on 27 November 2013.[7]
External links
- Global-Digital Communications company contact information (lists Abrar as contact)
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