Umer Suleman / Panelist at Business Forumu 2026.

Islamic Finance Expert | Risk Management | Islamic Fintech

Umer Suleman is a distinguished professional in Islamic finance, risk management and Shariah compliance, with extensive experience in the international financial sector. He began his career as an auditor at EY before holding senior positions at HSBC and Daiwa Investment Management. He currently serves as Chief Risk Officer and Global Head of Compliance & Shariah at Wahed.

In addition to his executive role, Umer serves on the boards of the UK Islamic Finance Council (UKIFC), Cambridge Muslim College and the Legal Assurance Network. He is an advisor to the Islamic Finance Advisory (Scholars Council), co-founder of National Waqf, and advises several Islamic fintech startups.

His contributions to Islamic finance were recognised in 2016, when Brummell magazine named him one of its “Ones to Watch” in the City of London. The recognition highlighted his leadership in Islamic finance and his role on the steering committee of the Cube Network, an umbrella organisation for professional Muslim corporate networks.

Umer holds a degree in Economics and Management from Royal Holloway, University of London, and has completed postgraduate studies at Manchester Business School and Harvard University. He is a published author on Islamic fintech and Waqf and has appeared on international media platforms, including Al Jazeera, the BBC and Sky. His expertise has also been featured in leading publications such as The Economist and the Financial Times.

At the panel, Umer Suleman will share his insights into the evolution of Islamic finance, ethical financial models and the opportunities Islamic fintech presents for the future of global financial markets.