Izzeddin Fawaz Masri

Mr. Izzeddin Fawaz Masri is a seasoned governance and assurance leader with nearly two decades of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, and Corporate Governance. He currently serves as Risk and Internal Audit Director at Baladna, where he reports directly to the Audit & Risk Committee and provides independent assurance to the Board of Directors. Mr. Masri is recognized for his expertise in leading audit function turnarounds, having successfully restructured and revitalized Internal Audit departments for several listed companies in Qatar, strengthening governance frameworks and restoring stakeholder confidence. He also serves as a member of Audit Committees abroad, extending his contribution to board-level oversight. Earlier in his career, Mr. Masri spent more than a decade with leading global firms including EY, KPMG, and PwC, where he built a strong foundation in governance, audit, and risk advisory across diverse industries. He successfully completed all examinations of the U.S. Certified Public Accountant in 2014 (CPA, AICPA) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Sciences, majoring in Accounting with a minor in Banking and Finance.