Dr. Nasser Alkahtani serves currently as the Executive Director of the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), a role in which he has demonstrated exemplary leadership and strategic vision. Under his guidance, AGFUND has significantly broadened its mission, transforming from a supportive entity for human development projects into a sustainable institution with a pivotal role in early childhood development, civil society enhancement, women's empowerment, open education, and financial inclusion. With a career spanning over 25 years dedicated to sustainable development, Alkahtani has been a great advocate for financial inclusion especially for the marginalized people through supporting the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). His efforts have focused on supporting the agricultural sector, particularly smallholder farmers, through the design of innovative financial products and services tailored to their unique needs in order to increase their financial resilience. In addition to his executive responsibilities, Alkahtani played a crucial role in aligning AGFUND’s strategic objectives with the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development 2030. This alignment is further exemplified through his crucial contributions to the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, ensuring it supports projects that meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Alkahtani led the creation of the largest network of financial inclusion banks in the Arab Region, establishing banks in nine countries. His efforts include plans to expand this network into West and Central Africa, in collaboration with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the private sector. This initiative underscores his commitment to enhancing financial accessibility across the developing world. Alkahtani also holds significant roles in financial governance as the Chairman of the Investment Committee of AGFUND and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Swiss Capacity Building Facility (SCBF), a board member of the Executive Council of the Global Executive Leadership initiative, positions that allow him to influence development efforts on a global scale. Under his leadership, AGFUND positioned itself amidst the international development community, holding partnerships with more than 450 partners from around the world, that represent UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs, public institutions, and private sector in 133 countries. Recently, Alkahtani was honored with an honorary degree of Doctor of the Open University at the United Kingdom for his outstanding achievements in education alleviating poverty, inequality, and injustice through sustainable development initiatives that targets underprivileged people like refugees and migrants. This accolade serves as a testament to his unwavering commitment to fostering economic and social equity worldwide. Nasser AlKahtani's dedication and strategic foresight continue to drive AGFUND towards a future where sustainable development and financial inclusion are accessible to all.