Waseem Ahmad has been chief executive of Islamic Relief Worldwide since May 2021. He first joined the organization 24 years ago and has worked in numerous roles including head of partnerships and director of international programs, leading Islamic Relief’s response to major global crises including famines, earthquakes, floods, and conflicts. He has worked in countries including Pakistan, Sudan, and Malawi, and has also worked for organizations including Oxfam and Tearfund, and is a trustee of the International Civil Society Centre.