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Sid'Ahmed Ould Bouh
Minister for Economic Affairs and FinanceSid Ahmed Ould Aboh Minister of Economy and Finance
He completed his primary and middle school education in Aioun, his secondary education in Kiffa and his university studies in Nouakchott, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. He furthered his studies in Tunisia, obtaining an advanced diploma from the National School of Administration, specializing in Public Programming and Audit.
Until his appointment as Minister of Economy and Finance, he worked as an advisor at the Presidency of the Republic:
He began his career in 2000 as an administrative officer in the financial department at the Ministry of Finance, then as Head of the Procurement and Investment Expenditure Service at the Budget Directorate, and later as Deputy Inspector General at the General State Inspectorate.
– Economist at the World Bank
– General Director of Development for Nouadhibou Free Zone.
– Executive Director of the Biodiversity Trust Fund.
– Advisor to the Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for promoting the private sector.
– President of the Technical Committee for Public-Private Partnerships
– Director of the Institutional Services Division at the Maghreb Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade (BMICE) based in Tunis.
In his role at the Presidency of the Republic, he served as the General Coordinator of the unit responsible for monitoring the implementation of strategic priorities and was African Union AU Presidency Delegate to the G20.
On 6 August, he was appointed Minister of Economy and Finance.
He speaks Arabic, French, and English.
His Excellency BA Samba
Ambassador at Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandHis Excellency Ambassador BA Samba is a career diplomat, who has served in various countries as
Ambassador. Prior to his appointment to the United Kingdom, Mr. BA was posted to Sudan, United States of America and Japan.
Ambassador BA served as Director of American and Asian Affairs, and the then Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.
He is recipient in 2017 of the Knight of the Order of Merit Medal.
Ambassador BA is a graduate (B.A.) in International Relations and Diplomacy at Ohio State, USA and
also a holder of a B.A in Arts from the University of Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Born in July 5th 1968, He is married. He speaks English, French and Arabic.
The Rt Hon Baroness Symons Of Vernham Dean
Chairman at ABCCThe Rt Hon Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean is a senior Labour member of the House of Lords and a business leader. Formerly Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, Baroness Symons was a Minister in the UK Government from 1997 until stepping down in 2005. Among her government posts she was Minister for the Middle East, Minister for International Trade and Minister for Defence Procurement, and the Prime Minister’s envoy to the Gulf.
Previously a trade union general secretary, she was an Equal Opportunities Commissioner and a governor of the London Business School. As well as working closely with DLA Piper, Baroness Symons is now involved with a number of other commercial organisations, including roles as a non-executive director of British Airways, and as an advisor to other companies, including those with strong Middle East links, and with a number of not-for-profit organisations, including the International Red Cross.
Mr Bandar Reda
Secretary General & CEO of ABCCMr Bandar Ali Reda joined the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, on 1st March 2019, as Secretary General and CEO, becoming the fourth person to lead the Chamber since its foundation almost five decades ago.
As CEO, Mr Reda contributes his expertise by drawing on his wealth of experience as a diplomat and extensive time spent in the private sector to ensure the Chamber moves to the next level.
Mr Reda has a distinguished professional career of more than a decade in banking and corporate industry at SABB HSBC Saudi Arabia, prior to senior positions in the diplomatic service of his country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he served as Commercial Attaché in the UK & Europe, based in London, and in Italy and as part of the Saudi delegation to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris.
Mr Reda holds a BA in Economics and Business Administration from Orlando, USA. He has been an Executive Member of the Saudi-Italian Business Council, the Council of Saudi Chambers; a Member of the Business Youth Committee, Jeddah Chamber of Commerce; a Member of the Saudi Economy Association; and a Member of the Saudi Arabian legal accountants. Mr Reda has demonstrated his experience and abilities in his roles in both public and private sectors.
Since taking up his post, Mr Reda has successfully steered the Chamber throughout the difficult months of the pandemic and lockdown, a period which presented unprecedented challenges for international trade and the business community. Under Mr Bandar Reda’s guidance and leadership, the Chamber not only continued all its activities uninterrupted but extended its services during this period and has reinforced its reputation as the leading strategic business services organisation in the UK dedicated to strengthening Arab-British trade and building closer business co-operation.