Dr Al-Jasser assumed office as Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank Group on 9 August 2021. He has held a multitude of senior positions in Saudi Arabia and since January 2022 has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Regional Center of Quality and Excellence in Education–UNESCO. Dr Al-Jasser holds a PhD in economics and a Master’s degree in economics from the University of California and a Bachelor’s degree in economics with honors from San Diego State University. Dr Al-Jasser has received several medals and awards, most notably the King Abdul Aziz Medal of the First Order in 2001 and Senegal’s most prestigious National Order of the Lion in January 2023.