Appointment ensures operational continuity as Board finalises new CEO selection.
BIRMINGHAM, UK – Islamic Relief Worldwide today announced that Nadeem Malik, currently Managing Director of the Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD), has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective October 2025. The current CEO, Waseem Ahmad, will complete his term at the end of September.
The appointment comes as the Board of Trustees finalises its search for a new CEO to lead the global humanitarian organisation. Coming in as interim CEO, Nadeem will bring extensive experience from the charity, statutory and private sectors.
Nadeem Malik commented: “I look forward to working with my fellow Directors and all Islamic Relief staff to continue serving our rightsholders with excellence. With my colleagues I aim to oversee an orderly transition of the organisation into the capable hands of the new CEO. During this time I will continue in my role as Managing Director of the Humanitarian Academy for Development.”
Haroun Atallah, Chair of Islamic Relief Worldwide’s Board of Trustees, said: “Nadeem brings valuable experience in organisational leadership and development that will serve Islamic Relief well during this transition period. His commitment to strengthening civil society organisations and deep understanding of our sector make him ideally placed to maintain our momentum whilst we complete the appointment of our new CEO.”
Outgoing CEO Waseem Ahmad commented: “I have every confidence that Nadeem will provide the steady leadership Islamic Relief needs during this transition. His experience and values align perfectly with our organisation’s mission, and I know our incredible team will continue to deliver life-saving work under his guidance. I remain committed to supporting Islamic Relief as we move into this exciting new chapter.”
Waseem Ahmad will continue to support the Islamic Relief Trustees, the interim CEO and the future CEO.
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About Islamic Relief Worldwide Islamic Relief Worldwide is a faith-based humanitarian and development organisation, supporting vulnerable communities affected by poverty, conflict and disasters. Founded in 1984, we have grown into one of the largest Muslim humanitarian organisations and last year we helped 17 million people in more than 40 countries.
