Oussama A. KAISSI is an accomplished international executive with 38 years of leadership in finance, insurance, and systemic risk governance. As former CEO of ICIEC, the insurance arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group, he transformed it into a global benchmark for credit and political risk insurance supporting sustainable development across OIC and frontier markets. He currently leads Meridiem Group (USA) and DEVimpact Consultants (UAE), advising on resilience finance, clause-based de-risking, and Islamic insurance innovation. A recognized contributor to global policy forums, KAISSI advances foresight-driven governance, climate-linked risk solutions, and inclusive financial architecture for emerging economies.