Lamia Sayari Riabi

Lamia Sayari Riabi is a highly accomplished trade finance professional with an impressive track record spanning over 25 years in the finance and banking industry. Currently serving as the Manager of Trade Finance at Attijari Bank Tunisia, Lamia brings a wealth of expertise in various areas, including Structured Trade Finance, Trade Solutions, working capital, and Supply Chain Finance. Her experience also extends to being a Structured Trade Financial Consultant, collaborating with specialized firms to showcase her proficiency in the field.

Lamia is deeply dedicated to promoting digitalization in trade and finance and actively contributes as a pilot for the International Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) recommendations on digitizing key trade documents. Her commitment to sustainable development and ethical finance is evident through her membership in the ICC Sustainable Trade Framework Pilot Group and her endorsement of the Path to COP28 at the Global Ethical Finance Initiative.

Through her esteemed memberships in the B20/G20 Trade & Investment task force and Women in Business task force, Lamia wields significant influence on the global stage. These positions allow her to make substantial contributions and actively shape discussions on international trade and investment.

Lamia's expertise and accomplishments extend beyond her roles in banking and finance. She is recognized as an accredited international arbitrator at the Tunisian Center of Arbitration and Mediation, and she is also a member of the UK ICC Arbitrator & ADR Database, specializing in finance and banking matters. Lamia generously shares her extensive knowledge as a lecturer on documentary credit and trade finance. Furthermore, she is the founder and an active participant in the Trade Finance Tunisian Committee through the Tunisien Conseil Bancaire et Financier, which is dedicated to promoting trade and driving digital transformation initiatives in Tunisia. Notably, one of the committee's significant achievements is the establishment of ICC Tunisia.

Lamia's contributions and leadership in the trade finance industry have made her a highly respected expert with a global impact. She continues to drive innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation in her field, making a lasting difference in the industry and her community.