Neima has over 26 years of experience in the banking sector with an expertise in compliance, financial controls and operations.

She has held senior positions with some of the largest banks in Djibouti, as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Director of the Business Continuity Plan. She was Chief Financial Officer of the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Djibouti as well as acting Chief Executive Officer before joining iib East Africa as Chief Operating Officer.

Neima holds a Masters Degree in Economics from University of Le Mans, a Masters Degree in Management Control, Accountancy, and Financial Management from INTEC-CNAM Paris as well as a degree from the Institute of Banking Techniques in Paris.