Central Securities Depository Of IRAN

Bagher TaherianFar joined the Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) as Chairman of the Board of Directors in November 2022. He previously chaired the CSDI Board of Directors in 2011. In 2006, he was appointed as the Head of the Directorate of the Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran (SEO) . He currently represents the Iran Mercantile Exchange on CSDI's Board.

In 2013, he was assigned to serve as the Legal Deputy of the then SEO president, Ali SalehAbadi. . TaherianFar's executive experience includes membership in the Board of Directors of the SEO Information Dissemination and Services Co., Samat Samaneh, and participation in several specialized committees at SEO, such as the Regulations Compilation Committee.

In 2018, he was elected as a substitute member of the Iranian Association of Islamic Finance (IAIF) .

TaherianFar has a strong educational and research background, including being a full-time higher education lecturer, compiling and amending a comprehensive book on securities market rules and regulations, and writing various scholarly articles.

Bagher Taherianfar holds a Ph.D. in Private Law from Science and Research University.

Dr. Mohammad Baghestani has been the CEO of Central Securities Depository of Iran since mid-November 2021. He also represents the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) on CSDI's Board of Directors.

Membership in the BoD of Karafarin Bank Brokerage, Pardis Investment Company, and working as the CEO of Tadbirgaran Farda Brokerage Firm are among Dr. Baghestani's executive experience.

Dr. Baghestani holds a Master's degree from Imam Sadiq University and a Ph.D. in Financial Management from Islamic Azad University.

Reza Nouhi HefzAbad joined the Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer in November 2022. He currently represents the Tehran Securities Exchange Technology Management Company (TSETMC) on CSDI's Board.

He first joined the capital market as an expert in Financial Institutions Affairs at the Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran (SEO) in 2011. In 2020, he was appointed as the Head of SEO's Investment Funds Department. One year later, he was named the Director of Supervision of SEO's Financial Institutions Affairs Department.

Handling and supervising all financial and administrative affairs, as well as those related to the operations and legal departments, are among Nouhi's major responsibilities. He is a member of the Management Risk Committee Governing Corporate Affairs, the Settlement Guarantee Fund in the securities market, and the CSDI Premises Committee.

Nouhi is also a member of the Lawyers Center for Official Experts and Advisors of the Judiciary. He has a strong educational background, including lecturing on basic and specialized courses on investment funds at Iran Financial Center. Reza Nouhi HefzAbad holds a Master's degree from Iran's Kharazmi University.

Afsaneh Orouji has been appointed to serve on the board of directors of the Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) . She is the first female board member of CSDI , representing Tejarat Bank of Iran Company.

Afsaneh Orouji brings more than 10 years of experience to CSDI . She is currently the Deputy CEO at Iran Cultural Heritage and Tourism Investment Group. She also served as Deputy CEO and Manager of Market Operations and Surveillance at Iran Fara Bourse.

Earlier, Orouji was a main member of the Committee for Investigating Violations at the Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran (SEO) .

Among her other responsibilities, she served as a main member of the Conciliation Committee at the Securities and Exchange Brokers Association. Orouji was also the Manager of the Supervision on Companies Department at National Development Investment Group.

Afsaneh Orouji holds a Master's degree in Accounting.

Siavash Azimi has been with Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) since 2015, bringing a wealth of experience to his role as Corporate Secretary. He already served as Corporate Secretary from 2016 to 2018 and returned to this position in October 2022.

From 2016 to 2018, Mr. Azimi also served as the Head of the CEO's Office. In this role, he was responsible for supporting the CEO in strategic initiatives, managing executive communications, and overseeing corporate governance practices. His work in this capacity laid a strong foundation for his current responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of effective governance and executive support.

As Corporate Secretary, Mr. Azimi is responsible for overseeing corporate governance practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing board meetings, and maintaining corporate records. His strategic approach and dedication to transparency and accountability have significantly enhanced CSDI's operational efficiency and governance framework.

Mr. Azimi’s extensive background in international relations significantly complements his role as Corporate Secretary. Since May 2018, he has served as Director of the International Relations Department, where he has been instrumental in expanding international business and cooperation. He has also fostered closer relationships with CSDI’s global counterparts, organized and attended key industry events, and managed the administration of various English-language channels, including the website and publications.

Mr. Azimi’s international representation includes active participation in several prestigious organizations, such as the World Federation of CSDs (WFC), the Asia-Pacific CSD Group (ACG), the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) , and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Exchanges Forum (OICEF) . His role as an audit committee member in FEAS has particularly honed his skills in financial oversight and governance, directly benefiting his responsibilities as Corporate Secretary. These roles have honed his skills in diplomacy, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural communication, which are essential for his corporate governance responsibilities.

Furthermore, he is a member of the "Foreign Investment and Iranian Expats Affairs Committee" at CSDI and the "International Relations Committee of the Iranian Association of Islamic Finance." Mr. Azimi’s ability to navigate complex international landscapes and build robust relationships with global counterparts enhances his effectiveness as Corporate Secretary. His dual expertise in corporate governance and international relations ensures that CSDI maintains high standards of compliance and governance while fostering a strong global presence.

Mr. Mohammad Baghestani has been the CEO of the Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) since mid-November 2021. He also represents the Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran (SEO) on CSDI's Board of Directors.

Mr. Baghestani's executive experience includes membership in the Board of Directors of Karafarin Bank Brokerage, Pardis Investment Company, and serving as the CEO of Tadbirgaran Farda Brokerage Firm.

Mr. Baghestani holds a Master's degree from Imam Sadiq University.

Reza Nouhi HefzAbad joined the Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer in November 2022. He currently represents the Tehran Securities Exchange Technology Management Company (TSETMC) on CSDI's Board.

He first joined the capital market as an expert in Financial Institutions Affairs at the Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran (SEO) in 2011. In 2020, he was appointed as the Head of SEO's Investment Funds Department. One year later, he was named the Director of Supervision of SEO's Financial Institutions Affairs Department.

Handling and supervising all financial and administrative affairs, as well as those related to the operations and legal departments, are among Nouhi's major responsibilities. He is a member of the Management Risk Committee Governing Corporate Affairs, the Settlement Guarantee Fund in the securities market, and the CSDI Premises Committee.

Nouhi is also a member of the Lawyers Center for Official Experts and Advisors of the Judiciary. He has a strong educational background, including lecturing on basic and specialized courses on investment funds at Iran Financial Center. Reza Nouhi HefzAbad holds a Master's degree from Iran's Kharazmi University.

Mahmoud Hasanloo has joined Central Securities Depository of Iran in 2014 and has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at CSDI since March 2022. He used to be the director of CSDI's Information Systems Department from 2020 to 2022.

Major responsibilities of Mr. Hassanloo as one of top IT managers at the company are to conduct analysis, planning, and development projects for introduction of innovative applications as well as providing post-deployment support for all information systems working at CSDI.

Mr. Hassanloo has graduated from Sharif University of Technology with a Master's Degree in 2007 and he has a PhD from the University of Tehran . He is currently a member of the the "Iranian Association of Real-Time Systems".

Mahmoud Hassanloo has also experience of teaching academic courses on operating systems, data structure, as well as on programming and computer networks at University of Zanjan .

He is fluent in English and Turkish.

Alireza Torabi Ziyaratgahi has served as the Chief Legal Officer at the Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) since 2024. He joined CSDI in 2014 and was appointed Director of the Legal Services Department in 2020.

His primary responsibilities include overseeing the proper execution of securities seizure orders issued by competent legal authorities, managing the use of securities as collateral, facilitating the transfer of shares owned by deceased individuals to their heirs, and handling legal matters such as advocacy, power of attorney, testaments, and guardianship. He also provides legal counsel on CSDI's development projects.

Alireza Torabi is an active member of several committees, including the Compilation and Amendment of Regulations Committee, the Collateral Inspection Committee, and the Procurement Committee. Additionally, he contributes to the Committee for Drafting Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran.

Torabi has experience teaching "Islamic Law" at various higher education institutions in Iran and is recognized as an expert in Islamic Jurisprudence and capital market laws. He holds a Master's degree in Law and is fluent in Arabic and English.

Ali Roostaei serves as the Chief Operating Officer at the Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) . He began his career with CSDI in May 2014 as a senior expert in trade settlement. He later assumed the role of Commodity Market Settlement Director, a position he held until 2023. In 2024, he was appointed as Planning and Development Director before assuming his current role.

Mr. Roostaei oversees his department's responsibilities, including listing and depository services for all types of accounts and securities, as well as services related to the modification of specifications and corporate actions for listed companies. He also manages the preparation of various reports required by market stakeholders.

His department handles matters related to issuer companies and the settlement of all types of transactions in both the equity and commodity markets of the Iranian capital market.

In addition to his professional roles, Mr. Roostaei has academic experience as a university faculty member at Semnan University, where he taught courses in decision-making, project control, principles of simulation, and marketing.

He holds a Master's degree from Sharif University of Technology and a Ph.D. from Tarbiat Modares University. Ali is fluent in English.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Seyed Kiumars Bozorginahad has been working as the Financial Affairs Manager at Central Securities Depository of Iran for over 15 years.

Joining CSDI in February 2006, Mr. Bozorginahad was appointed at his current position as the company's Financial Affairs manager in May of the same year.

Among his major responsibilities are managing the company's cash flows and resources , proposing optimal budgeting plans for fiscal years, and managing employees payments and non-salary compensations.

He is currently a member of the "Business Risk Committee", "Buildings and Premises" and "Anti-Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT Committee)" at CSDI, and enjoys membership in "Iranian Institute of Certified Accountants" and "Iranian Association of Certified Financial Managers". He is also a board member in Iran Financial Center.

Bozorginahad holds a postgraduate degree in "Financial Management" and a DBA certificate in "Professional Business Management", both from the University of Tehran.

​​​​​​​​​​Mehdi Nemati joined Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) in 2014 to take the helm of the company's Department of Public Relations.

Before joining the CSDI, he was the Director of News and Media Relations at Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran, while at the same time, he was the editor-in-chief of the "Securities and Exchanges News Agency (SENA)".

With more than 21 years of experience in the Public Relations industry, Mr. Nemati sees working as the head of the Public Relations Department at Iran Khodro Communication Center and being an editor-in-chief at the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) in his resume.

Among his major responsibilities as CSDI's Director of Public Relations Department, are planning and monitoring all information, advertising, and marketing activities. Overseeing executive activities related to CSDI's participation in exhibitions, organizing conferences, preparing documentaries, bulletins, analytical and statistical reports related to the company's operations, as well as active communication and interaction with the media, and collaboration in planning and policy-making efforts to reflect the company's goals, policies and media coverage of the company's activities are among his other responsibilities.

Mehdi Nemati is currently a member of "Capital Market Information Sharing Committee", "Capital Market Information Council", "Justice Shares Information Sharing Headquarters", "Association of Iranian Journalists" and "Capital Market Opinion and Survey Working Group". He is also a member of the " Iranian Association Of Islamic Finance " and "International Sports Press Association ".

Mr. Nemati is considered a specialist/expert in advertisement and information campaigns as well as in the management of public opinions. In 2006, he was acclaimed as the best Iranian press columnist at the 14th International Festival of Press and News Agencies, and a year later, in 2007, he was also named as the best journalist at "National Festival of Principle 44" for his works on privatization activities in Iran.

Mr. Nemati has a Master's degree in media management.

Hadi Alipour joined the Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) in 2005 and has been at the forefront of the company’s settlement processes for nearly 15 years.

Before CSDI’s restructuring in 2016, Mr. Alipour served as the Head of the Settlement Section for over four years. Following the establishment of the Equity Settlement Department, he was appointed its director. In 2024, he also assumed the role of Director of the Commodity Settlement Department while continuing to lead the Equity Settlement Department.

As Director of the Equity Settlement Department, Mr. Alipour is responsible for managing the cash settlement of trades executed on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), as well as the cash settlement of derivatives traded on both TSE and FaraBourse. In parallel, as Director of the Commodity Settlement Department, he oversees the settlement processes for commodity market trades. Across both roles, he ensures the maintenance of robust credit systems to effectively manage risks associated with brokerages.

Mr. Alipour is a member of CSDI’s "Settlement Guarantee for Transactions on Iranian Exchanges" Committee and the Iranian Accounting Association. He also lectures at various universities across Iran on topics such as financial instruments in debt markets, accounting fundamentals, and industrial accounting. Additionally, he provides expert consulting services on financial planning and project valuation to businesses and financial institutions.

Mr. Alipour possesses in-depth knowledge of the latest accounting standards approved by Iran’s regulatory bodies, along with laws and regulations pertaining to trade, labor, social security, and capital markets. He is widely regarded as a leading expert in evaluating risks and the efficiency of investment project justification plans in Iran.

He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), with a thesis focused on the relationship between perceived employer brand value and cash flow in financial policymaking. Additionally, he has completed an international course on "Derivatives and Trade Strategies for Minimizing Margin Requirements" at Borsa Istanbul. Mr. Alipour is fluent in English.

Maryam ShahHosseini joined the Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) in February 2008. She was appointed Director of the Issuers Affairs Department in January 2017 and, in August 2022, took on the additional role of Director of Shareholders Operations.

In her role as Director of Issuers Affairs, Maryam oversees a variety of responsibilities, including bulk asset allocation, which involves the distribution and movement of large volumes of assets. She manages bookkeeping tasks, encompassing the recording and maintenance of financial transactions, and supervises corporate actions such as capital increase preemptive rights management. Additionally, she sets parameters for fees, taxes, and rates within associated systems, finalizes financial transactions, and handles reporting requirements.

As Director of Shareholders Operations, Maryam’s focus includes portfolio technical management—creating, modifying, and terminating investment portfolios. She maintains repositories of information about beneficiaries, implements legal actions such as court orders and tax levies, and manages collateral for loans or securities. Her responsibilities also extend to handling forced asset transfers due to legal or regulatory requirements, investigating discrepancies and complaints, generating various types of codes, and managing individual asset transfers.

Maryam is actively involved in several CSDI committees. She participates in the IRPT Committee, which oversees the CSDI home-grown post-trade system, and the Business Committee related to the Comprehensive Information Gathering System (CIGS) , CSDI’s e-KYC platform. She also contributes to the Data Refinement Committee, the Process Improvement Committee (addressing tasks such as seizure, retention, release of retention, allocation, symbol listing, and capital increases), the Recruitment Committee (focused on staffing for the Operations and Issuers units), the Compiling and Revision Committee, and the Risk Management Committee, where she addresses issues pertinent to the Operations and Issuers units. Maryam holds an MBA in Capital Market from Kharazmi University, completed in 2021, and a BSc in Software Engineering from Islamic Azad University, graduated in 2007. She has served as a Teaching Assistant for the Data Structures course at Islamic Azad University for two semesters.

Her specialized skills include development on IBM AS400/DB2, technical proficiency, and project management. Maryam excels in managing staff across multiple projects, adhering to deadlines, problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communication. She has experience in strategic HR leadership, including job and performance evaluation and KPI dashboards, and is skilled in process validation and optimizing data and business flows. Her expertise extends to team leadership, talent management, delegation, training, and collaboration. Maryam’s involvement in numerous innovative projects and process improvements, both nationally and internationally, highlights her extensive industry knowledge and experience.

Fluent in English, Maryam ShahHosseini has participated in over 10 international conferences and professional workshops, demonstrating her commitment and expertise in the financial sector.

Siavash Azimi joined the Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) in 2015 as an International Relations Expert. He was appointed Director of the International Relations Department in May 2018 and returned to the role of Corporate Secretary in October 2022. Prior to this, Mr. Azimi served as Corporate Secretary and Head of the CEO's Office from 2016 to 2018.

In his current role as Director of International Relations, Mr. Azimi focuses on expanding international business and cooperation, developing closer relationships with CSDI’s global counterparts, organizing and attending key industry events, and managing English-language channels, including the website and publications. His extensive involvement in prestigious international organizations such as the World Federation of CSDs (WFC), the Asia-Pacific CSD Group (ACG), the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) , and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Exchanges Forum (OICEF) highlights his expertise in diplomacy, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural communication.

As a member of the "Foreign Investment and Iranian Expats Affairs Committee" at CSDI and the "International Relations Committee of the Iranian Association of Islamic Finance," Mr. Azimi works to facilitate the presence and investment of foreign investors and expatriates, while also expanding and diversifying CSDI's international business and services. His dual expertise in corporate governance and international relations ensures that CSDI maintains high standards of compliance and governance while fostering a strong global presence. His role as an audit committee member in FEAS has further honed his skills in financial oversight and governance, directly benefiting his responsibilities as Corporate Secretary.

Additionally, Mr. Azimi represents the Iranian capital market in the Financial Services and Investment Working Group under the BRICS Business Council and leads the FEAS' "CSD, Pre-Trade, and Post-Trade Working Group. "

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Omid Tavassoli joined Central Securities Depository of Iran in 2007. He was appointed as the Network and Infrastructure Director in 2022. Later in 2023, he was assigned to serve as Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Director.

Among his most important responsibilities are designing, creating, improving, and upgrading secure, sustainable and scalable infrastructure to offer paramount services to the beneficiaries of the Iranian capital market.

Currently, Omid Tavassoli is a member of the “Information Technology” Committee at CSDI. He holds a master's degree in MBA from University of Tehran.

Hossein Ghashami joined Central Securities Depository of Iran in 2010 as Head of Accounting. He was appointed as the Director of Settlement and Payment Systems in 2020. In January 2023, he was assigned to serve as the Director of Digital Services Director at CSDI.

Among his most important responsibilities is to see into the settlement and payment affairs of the company facilitated by launching banking web services (for money transfer) and electronic receipt services for financial reports.

The management of the Integrated Dividend Distribution System, which was inaugurated in the presence of the then President of Iran in 2020 is one of the most important projects run by Hossein Ghashami.

The project provided the possibility of integrated dividend distribution to 127 companies and distribution of dividends of Justice Shares to some 50 million Iranians shareholders.

He is currently a member of the working groups on "Justice Shares" and "Investors' Subscription of Government ETFs".

He is also a member of the executive committee of the "GAAM" project run by the Central Bank. "GAAM" is a project trying to provide non-inflationary capital for the production chain through liquidity management.

Meanwhile, he has experience in holding training workshops on accounting and how to finance through SUKUK,a Shari'ah-compliant financial instrument and the Islamic equivalent to bonds in conventional finance.

Hossein Ghashami holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and is fluent in English.

Ali Mirzaaghai Damavandi was appointed as the Internal Audit Director of Central Securities Depository of Iran in March 2022. Earlier, he used to serve as the head of Accounting and Contract Affairs at the Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran . He has been working in this field for more than 17 years.

One of his most important responsibilities is to provide independent and impartial counseling services in order to improve executive operations of CSDI.

His most important skill is preparing and analyzing financial statements as well as preparing and compiling the budget.

He is currently a member of the Internal Audit Committee of Central Securities Depository of Iran .

Ali Damavandi has a master's degree and is fluent in English.

Mohammad Ehsan Zomorrodian joined Central Securities Depository of Iran as an advisor to the CEO since March 2022. In 2023, he was appointed as the Director of Settlement and Payment Systems.

Before joining CSDI, Zomorrodian was the R&D manager at Tadbirgaran-Farda brokerage firm. Prior to that, he was manager of Business Development in Delwar Afraz Industrial Group, which is a leading mechanical engineering company in Iran. He is specialized in managing IT projects and developing knowledge-based innovative businesses, among others.

Ehsan Zomorrodian holds an MSc degree in IT Engineering. He is fluent in English.

Mr. Mohsen Abdi joined Central Securities Depository of Iran in 2008 and was appointed as the Director of the Dividend Distribution Department in 2019.

Among Mr.Abdi's major responsibilities as the head of dividend distribution department stipulated in CSDI's Articles of Association are taking care of all operations related to payment of dividends to shareholders in companies listed on the Iranian stock market, payment of dividends related to the government-sponsored scheme of Justice Shares as well as the payment of dividends and repayment of principal value (nominal value) of other types of securities and instruments listed on the Iranian stock market including diverse types of Sukuk.

As the Director of the Dividend Distribution Department at CSDI, Mr. Abdi is responsible for the collection and keeping the records of all the information on the dividend distribution operations, and any necessary measures to facilitate the dividend distribution operations as stipulated by Iran capital market top regulatory authority, which deems CSDI as the sole entity responsible for taking care of all corporate actions related to dividend distribution measures by issuers.

Mr. Abdi is also a member of the "Devising Regulations Governing Dividend Distribution Committee" at CSDI.

Holding a Master's degree in Accounting, Mr.Abdi is considered a leading expert and specialist in project management, as well. He also sees in his CV holding two courses on CSDI-based dividend distribution system known as ISS for brokers on the sidelines of two editions of Iran FINEX exhibition held in Tehran.

The interesting factor in Mr.Abdi profile at CSDI is the fact that all actions taken at CSDI level in relation with the dividend distribution operations have been conducted under his supervision since 2008, designing, developing, launching, and updating existing processes to keep his department compatible with revolving requirements in dividend distribution operations within the Iranian capital market.

Mr. Abdi is fluent in English.

Mojgan Safari Moghaddam joined Central Securities Depository of Iran in October 2014 as an Information Technology expert. In January 2019, she was promoted to Senior Expert in charge of Information Systems. Later in 2011, she was appointed as the Director of Support and Operations Management of the company. Her résumé includes that she had previously been working as a Project Manager before she started her career in CSDI.

Among her most important responsibilities are support management of all information systems and operations as well as monitoring all services and systems. She is also in charge of handling affairs of CSDI's Contact Center (1569) which offers services to the stakeholders of the capital market. Currently, she is a member of the "Anti-Money Laundering", the "Comprehensive Information Gathering System (CIGS) Business" and "Foreign Shareholders" committees at CSDI.

Mojgan Safari Moghaddam holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's in Artificial Intelligence from AmirKabir University of Technology. Additionally, she is an specialist in ITIL, three-layer framework of CSDI support design based on ITIL architecture, process analysis and information systems.

She also has a teaching experience in the field of Incident Management of Intelligent Transportation Systems at AmirKabir University of Technology.

Mojgan Safari Moghaddam is fluent in English.

Nima Mehdizadeh started at Central Securities Depository of Iran Iran in 2007 as Software Senior Specialist. In 2022, he was appointed as the Director of Stakeholders Communications Systems.

Providing software products and services to substantially meet customers and market beneficiaries' needs, updating the facilities and creating harmony with modern technology are among his most important responsibilities. This department attempts to promote, renovate and develop its software products through monitoring and identifying the essential needs of the capital market and its beneficiaries.

Nima Mehdizadeh holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Sharif University of Technology. He is fluent in English.

Nima Ghadjari Shamoushaki started his career as Software Specialist at Central Securities Depository of Iran in January 2018. In 2022, he was assigned the Director of Value-Added Systems at CSDI.

Among his most important responsibilities, one can name providing essential instruments to manage operational risks, facilitating financial communication channels with brokers in the capital market in a bid to reassure stakeholders and all other market players, providing necessary instruments to streamline the process of receiving dividends for stakeholders, developing services offered to Justice Shares shareholders as well as organizing electronic General Assembly meetings for issuers. In addition, the department focuses on offering electronic value-added services to the capital market beneficiaries.

Nima Ghadjari holds a Master's degree in Computer Software Engineering. He is fluent in English.

Masoud Sedghi joined Central Securities Depository of Iran as a Software Developer specialist in August 2016. In January 2023, he was appointed as the Director of Registry and Corporate Actions Systems.

Development of registry and post-trade systems, automation and business process re-engineering of traditional procedures for internal and external stakeholders as well as maintenance, monitoring and improvement of CSDI's registry and post-trade systems are among his major responsibilities.

Masoud Sedghi holds a Master's degree in Information Technology Management from Tarbiat Modares University. He is fluent in English.

Farah Pashangpour joined Central Securities Depository of Iran in 2006 as the head of the CEO office and Deputy CEO office. From 2012 to 2018, she worked as a financial expert in the company. Since June 2018, she has been re-appointed as head of the CEO office. Among her most important responsibilities is managing all affairs related to the Chiefs and directors coordination and follow-up of CEO's orders.

Farah Pashangpour holds a Bachelor's degree and is fluent in English.

Mohammad Mahdi Medhat joined Central Securities Depository of Iran as an advisor to the CEO in 2021 to assume managing the company's strategic planning.

In parallel with the experience of holding academic courses on Strategic Management, Mr. Medhat also sees advising and implementing strategic planning projects for over 20 different entities in Iran in his resume.

Mr. Medhat holds a Ph.D. in strategic management from the prestigious Allameh Tabataba'i University and is fluent in English.

Mohammad Moghadam joined Central Securities Depository of Iran as consultant to CEO in June 2023. He started his activities in the capital market since 2016, serving as Chief Financial & Administrative - Officer (CFAO), transactions director and internal audit manager in several renowned companies.

Moghadam is currently a member of Sales Committee and Loans Committee at CSDI. He is also a member of the Audit Committee at Pak Dairy Company.

Mohammad Moghadam masters' financial statements analysis, tax advisory and evaluation of assets and projects.

He holds a PhD degree in International Finance And is fluent in English.