Qatar Foundation (QF) appointed Yousif Al Naama as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Thursday. The organisation also gave expanded responsibilities for HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani as its Vice Chairperson.

This evolution reflects how, in the year that marks its 30th anniversary, QF is entering a new phase of its journey as it continues to unlock human potential. It is also creating impact and benefit for the people of Qatar, the region, and the world, across its pillars of education, science and research, and community development.

Qatar Foundation Chairperson HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser said: “HE Sheikha Hind’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Foundation nine years ago came with a clear mandate — to enhance the Foundation’s role and to ensure its continuity locally, regionally, and internationally. Sheikha Hind has excelled in her mandate, and her contributions have exceeded our expectations.”

HE Sheikha Hind said: “In my role as the organization’s Vice Chairperson — a position I’ve held since 2011 — I’ll focus on the expansion of QF’s strategic role and impact, through strengthening partnerships with QF’s stakeholders within Qatar and globally, elevating the organization’s international profile, and advancing strategic initiatives that span QF’s diverse ecosystem of knowledge.”

Al Naama brings a wide-ranging skillset, rooted in organizational planning and strategy, to his role as CEO of Qatar Foundation, which he will assume on June 1. He played an instrumental role in shaping and advancing Qatar’s digital transformation within both the public and private sectors; contributed to the development of Qatar’s first Information and Communications Technology Strategy and Masterplan; and was among the founding members of Qatar-based IT services provider Malomatia, serving as its CEO for over 15 years.

“I’m truly honored, and immensely proud, to be asked to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Foundation, an organization I’ve always greatly admired,” said Al Naama. “I thank HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani for placing their faith in me, and I’ll do my utmost to repay this faith. My task is clear: to implement the vision of Her Highness, and to harness the transformative impact that QF has seen during Her Excellency’s tenure as Chief Executive Officer.”

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