Ali Al Mokdad
Passionate about optimizing systems, strengthening governance, and improving operational performance, with a focus on accountability, efficiency, and meaningful impact.
Ali Al Mokdad is a strategic senior leader with extensive cross-functional experience and a proven record of delivering organizational transformation in complex environments, including remote locations and conflict-affected regions. He has held leadership positions with international non-governmental organizations, United Nations agencies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and donor institutions, driving reforms in governance, operations, and institutional strategy. His expertise includes governance, organizational psychology, and strategic non-profit management.
Ali Al Mokdad has led operations across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, including Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Nigeria, Kenya, South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. His global leadership experience also includes overseeing international teams, managing cross-border operations, and supporting organizational structures in more than forty countries.
In addition to his operational leadership, Ali Al Mokdad is a published author and researcher. His policy papers, peer-reviewed chapters, and analytical articles focus on governance reform, institutional accountability, and the future of the humanitarian and development sectors. His work has been referenced internationally and used to inform policy dialogue between governments, international organizations, and civil society.
Ali Al Mokdad also serves as a strategic advisor on the boards of both international and national organizations. He is committed to inclusive leadership, organizational well-being, and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence and technology to enhance humanitarian action, strengthen public systems, and drive innovation at scale.