Mr. Masri holds BA and MA degrees in Economics from the American University of Beirut (AUB). He has worked as an economist in Lebanon, the UK, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Palestine. In 1996, he was elected as a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) and later served as the Minister of National Economy until 2005. As a Minister, he chaired the Palestinian Investment Promotion Agency (PIPA), the Palestine Standards Institution (PSI) and the Palestinian Industrial Estates and Free Zone Authority (PIEFZA), then served as the Chairman of the Palestine Capital Markets Authority from 2006 until 2014. Presently, he is a member of the Board of the Palestine Investment Fund (PIF) and the Palestine Exchange (PEX).

Ahmad Tijani Chief Executive Officer NatHealth .

 Board of Directors Membership and experience

 • 25 years in developing and establishing companies and enhancing the performance and drafting strategies that can deal with the economical & administrative challenges, this includes seven years in electronic medical claims processing.

• Board of director member in:

 - NatHealth Co. - Jordan vegetable oils Co.

- Jordan Association for medical insurance

 - Injaz Board of Trustees.

 - ICT Healthcare taskforce Executive Committee

 - Madar Business information.

• In addition to the above Mr. Tijani held key positions locally and regionally with multinational companies like CoCa Cola & Ferrostall among others.

Academical Background: - Graduate of University of Oklahoma USA Bachelor of science in Business Administration /Operational Management.

I have graduated from University majoring in Accounting, and since my graduation, I have been involved in accounting works, which combined to reinforce my experience in this field. My Masters in Finance enhanced my capabilities and deepened my understanding for both Finance and Accounting.

Through my work, I developed excellent communications skills, verbal and written, managerial and analytical abilities and report writing capabilities.
Financial exec with broad experience in all aspects of accounting, auditing and financial management. financial consulting and venture capital.

I am a team player, able to work under pressure to meet the tight deadlines while being able to deliver effectively and efficiently.

Specialties: * Competitive analysis, financing, franchising, mergers and acquisition
* Law, social security, self fund, and tax planning, code compliance
* Purchasing, government liaison, branding and identity
* Insurance and re-insurance principals
* TPA specialization
* Oracle finance software
* Financial analytical tool
* Presentation skills (Trainer)

Bashar assumed the role of Board Member at NatHealth Palestine in 2015 representing Al Wataniya Towers Company’s interest in the company.  During the same year, he joined the executive team and held the role of General Manager of NatHealth after concluding a five-year stint as Deputy General Manager at National Insurance Company. During his tenure as GM, he was able to introduce and standardize the usage of its proprietary e-claim system by Health Care Providers, tackle various communication challenges with insurers (locally and abroad), and solidify NatHealth’s standing as the largest Third-Party Administrator of healthcare claims within Palestine. In October 2022, Bashar assumed the role of General Manager of National Insurance Company having served as it’s Vice Chairman from 2017 till October 2022. He has also served as Chairman of Al Wataniya Towers Company and has served in multiple committees at NatHealth, Al Wataniya Towers Company and NIC. 

Bashar has completed his ACII certification from the Chartered Insurance Institute and holds a Six Sigma Black Belt which he gained during his stint at GE Capital where he progressed from being a Quality Project Manager to running the Risk Operations team at the GE Capital’s Irish business. He managed several projects aimed at streamlining collections methods to redesigning risk score cards and sales force effectiveness dashboards and techniques. In 2008 he was moved to a managerial role and given responsibility for several risk operations teams managing great challenges during the banking crisis of 2008.  Bashar holds the GE Europe award for the Treating Customers Fairly initiative which committed all GE Capital businesses to working with transparency with customers. He was also a frequent Lean Six Sigma trainer both for Green and Yellow Belt candidates.

Education & Credentials

ACII: Chartered Insurance Institute, May 2013

M.S.: (Insurance & Risk Management), The City University London, September 2010     

Six Sigma Black Belt: General Electric, January 2007

M.S.: (Finance), Northeastern University, Boston, June 2002

B.Sc.: (Finance), Northeastern University, Boston, June 2000     

Aziz Shehadeh has been a dedicated member of the Board of Directors since 2021. He has proven to be an invaluable asset by combining exceptional legal proficiency with a profound understanding of the private sector. Advising a wide array of clientele who work in various industries and sectors, Aziz Shehadeh has developed a unique ability to seamlessly integrate legal considerations with business considerations, showcasing versatility and delivering holistic solutions.

Aziz Shehadeh graduated with merit and holds an LLB from SOAS, University of London. Beyond his role in the Board of Directors of NatHealth Palestine, Aziz Shehadeh is the Vice Chairman at Al-Wataniya Towers (ABRAJ), the real estate arm of the National Insurance Company. He actively contributes as a member of several board committees within NatHealth, ABRAJ, and the National Insurance Company.

Alongside his experience in the private sector, Aziz Shehadeh is a trusted advisor to the Anglican Dioceses of Jerusalem. He serves as a legal advisor to the Anglican Dioceses' ecclesiastical court, a committee member of the Real Estate Committee as well as the Laws and Regulations Committee of the Anglican Dioceses of Jerusalem.