Discover the Board of Directors
Yasser Al Mimar, President
Executive Director- Olyras Inc
Yasser Al Mimar has over 15 years of experience in the information technology industry. He started his IT career working for a well-known organizations in Middle East such as American University of Sharjah and others. Yasser has multi-dimensional experience in IT project management, team lead and overseeing completion of IT projects lifecycle, and comprehensive understanding of the businesses and required technology. Today Yasser took the helm at Olyars Inc Technology Inc which he had acquired back in 2014. Yasser’s an active volunteer, and he had worked with various not-for-profit organizations and international organizations such as ( WHO – World Health Organization) Since starting with the Iraqi Canadian Chamber of commerce & Industry, Yasser has led the launch of a new purpose for the Chamber – to build a business bridge that nourishes, powers, and inspires the trade and investment between Canada and Iraq. Yasser is a staunch advocate for the business of business and is leading the development of a united voice for business. Yasser holds a Bachelor of computer science & math applications, and has an MBA in Leadership & Organizational Sustainability from University of Cumbria (UK)”
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
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).
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