Development Champions

Hafedh Mey’ad

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen

Governor of the Central Bank between March and September, 2019. Mey’ad’s career of public service has included roles such as the Director of Customs at Sana’ International Airport, Head of the Yemen Customs Authority, Director of the Yemen Economical Corporation, Head of the Economic Committee, and a member of the elected local council in Sana’a.

Mey’ad has served as the president of the Cooperative Credit and Agriculture Bank (CAC) and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of CAC International Bank in Djibouti. He has also served as the Director of Human Resources for Bank Indosuez, Calyon Bank and Credit Agricole Bank.

Mey’ad has a master’s degree in banking and finance.