Head of Strategic Initiatives
Dawud Abdirahman is a management professional specializing in strategy management with over 15 years of experience leading and managing teams. At Balqiis, he provides strategic direction for the company’s portfolio.
Dawud has spent over 15 years working in the greater Horn of Africa Region and the Middle East, focusing on international development and private enterprise. He brings extensive experience in investment management, governance, economic development policy, business strategy, and financial management, particularly in conflict-affected countries. Prior to joining Balqiis, Dawud served as Deputy Team Leader for large donor-funded reconstruction and stabilization initiatives in Somalia (SSF) and Syria (TAMAM).