Our People
The RFI was established with the encouragement of individuals and institutions who have played leading roles in the development of the global financial system. It has adopted a dual-tier governance structure with a Council of Advisors and Board of Directors to ensure that the institution benefits from expert, pertinent and timely direction from senior veterans of the industry.
The RFI’s day-to-day governance is guided by a Board of Directors and Advisors to the Directors made up of individuals with significant experience in the responsible finance and sustainable development ecosystem. The RFI’s Board of Directors benefit from guidance provided by the Council of Advisors who set the RFI’s strategic vision.
The RFI seeks to embed the spirit of cooperation in its own relationship with existing institutions to ensure effective management of its own resources.
Council of Advisors
The Council of Advisors is the supreme body that advises the Board of Directors and Advisors to the Directors on the strategic direction of the RFI. The Council advises the Board on critical development issues. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors is an ex officio member of the Council of Advisors.
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Tan Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz (Chairperson)
Foremer Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia
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H.R.H. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Emir of Kano
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Professor Simon Archer
Visiting Professor at the University of Reading, UK
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Professor Barry Rider OBE
Professor of Law at the University of Cambridge
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Professor Datuk Rifaat Abdel Karim
Islamic Financial Industry Leader
Board of Directors &
Advisors to the Directors
The Directors are legally responsible for the overall direction and performing ongoing oversight of the management of the RFI Foundation, C.I.C. The Directors consult with Advisors to the Directors and present their views on current issues and economic matters affecting and influencing the Islamic and responsible finance industry.
RFI Staff
Our dedicated team at RFI Foundation carries out the ongoing activities of the organization
