Bashir Isse

Bashir Isse (, ), also known as Bashir Issa Ali, is a Somali banker. He previously was the CEO of the Commercial and Savings Bank of Somalia, and as both the Deputy Governor and Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia. As of April 2014, he is the Central Bank's permanent Governor.

Background Personal life For his post-secondary education, Isse studied at the American Century University, where he earned a BA in Business Administration. He later received a Master's of Public Administration from the same institution. Isse also has a degree in Armed Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Nairobi.

Early career Isse is a banker with many years of experience. He began his career in banking in the 1960s and had held a number of top positions.He also worked to regain Somalia's financial system.

Between 1962 and 1968, Isse worked at the Central Bank of Somalia in both commercial and central banking operations. He was later promoted to the monetary authority's Chief Auditor in 1969–70. Isse was largely responsible for re-establishing the Bank after it had closed down during the civil war.

Central Bank of Somalia On 27 November 2013, Isse was re-appointed on an interim basis as Somalia's Central Bank Governor, following the resignation of his predecessor Yussur A.F. Abrar earlier in the month.