Yussur A.F. Abrar

Yussur A. F. Abrar (, ) is a Somali banker and entrepreneur. She previously served as Vice-President at Citigroup, as well as Vice-President of Credit Risk Management at the American International Group in New York City. Abrar is also the founder and President of Warsun International Communications Corp. From September to November 2013, she was the Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia.

Background

Personal life Abrar was born in the northwestern town of Borama, Somaliland.

She later pursued her post-secondary education in the United States, earning a bachelor's degree from the Oklahoma State University. She also holds an M.B.A. from the same institution.

Early career In a professional capacity, Abrar has over three decades of experience in banking, risk management and insurance. As of 2002, the firm was headquartered in Vienna, Virginia and employed around 50 workers.

Abrar previously also acted as the Vice President at Citigroup.

Abrar has likewise served as a financial consultant. Abrar was succeeded at the position by Bashir Isse, who was appointed on 27 November 2013.