Yasser Al Mimar, President

Yasser Al Mimar Visionary executive with over 15 years of global experience in digital transformation. Proficient in Agile environments, demonstrating expertise in IT strategic development and open innovation. Renowned for spearheading pivotal initiatives across the Middle East and North America, particularly in Technology Solutions and Applications Services. Skilled in implementing Lean-Agile practices, fostering collaboration across all management tiers. Demonstrated capability in translating complex technical concepts into actionable projects. Yasser actively volunteers with various not-for-profit and international organizations.
As a strategic advisor on IT applications strategy formulation and implementation, Yasser drives the continuous evolution from Waterfall to Agile methodologies. Since joining IraqCanadaCham, Yasser has led the Chamber in redefining its purpose – to establish a business bridge that cultivates, empowers, and inspires business endeavors between Canada and Iraq. Yasser staunchly advocates for the interests of businesses and is instrumental in developing a unified voice for the business community.
Yasser holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Math Applications, an MBA in Leadership & Organizational Sustainability from the University of Cumbria (UK), and is currently pursuing a PhD in Digital Transformation and Innovation from the University of Ottawa”

Raid Al Qaraghouli, Vice President

Raid Al Qaraghouli has extensive experience in International business, Previously he consultant with Cardinal branches UAS & Iraq, then he worked as Deputy General Representative of Hyundai Electrical Construction in Jordan. Raid he was a member of Baghdad Chamber of Commerce in 2014 and he is Member of the Union of Arab Businessmen

Alaa Malath, Independent Board Member

Wadah Al Taha, Independent Board Member

Investment Advisor, Gulf Elite Consultants
Wadah Al Taha is a chief financial officer – A multi-disciplined Professional in the Arab Gulf Region. His academic background as an assistant professor in different higher education institutions in both levels, undergraduate and postgraduate. Al Taha is also a member in prestigious international professional associations like European Corporate Governance Institute, Canadian Economic Association, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, International Research Association and a Board member in UAE National Advisory Board of Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI).

Mustafah Ibrahim , Independent Board Member

Raghad Hussein , Independent Board Member

Researcher , University of Calgary 
Raghad is an experienced educator with demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. She holds a Bachelor degree in Education, Master’s degree in Art and is currently completing her PHD in International Development at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary. Raghad worked for international organizations including the United Nations Development Program, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. She helped develop training programs for local authorities in areas of capacity building, gender empowerment, combating drug trafficking and illegal migration and social justice. She also worked for the UK foreign office as a project officer designing and delivering development projects in the Middle East and North Africa. She sits on a number of advisory boards in Calgary/Alberta and Canada including the Calgary Police Service Advisory committee, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship

Alla Daheen , Independent Board Member

Team Sr. Engineer, ABB
Alla experienced in the erection, refurbishment, maintenance, operating, testing in the electricity distribution, transmission network, substations and power generation up to 400 KV. He has a solid knowledge and experienced in A.I.S (Air Insulation Switchgear) and G.I.S (Gas Insulation Switchgear) equipment for 400 and 132 KV, hydraulic systems, managerial skills and proven ability to manage staff. Comprehensive MV/HV commissioning on Major Projects including Oil Sands