Board of Trustees

Holding BA degree in Computer Science from Jordan University, Mr. Deir worked as General Manager of Optimiza Healthcare, one of the leading public traded IT companies in the Middle East. In addition to his extensive experience in IT solutions, he has acquired considerable knowledge and experience in finance, budgeting, sales and marketing through managing hundreds of projects worldwide throughout the period of his 30 years of practice in this field.

 Mr. Deir is currently an independent IT and Management consultant, providing advice in the fields of Information Technology and project management. 

Mr. Deir has attended and participated in hundreds of international and regional IT exhibitions and shows, and was a key speaker at many of them. 

H.E. Bishop Iyad Twal

Bishop Iyad Twal was born on July 15, 1973, in Amman, Jordan. After completing his secondary studies, he earned a Bachelor’s in Philosophy (1994) and a Bachelor’s in Theology (1997) from the Latin Patriarchate Seminary. He was ordained a priest in Madaba on July 9, 1998, and soon afterward served as vicar and then parish priest at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Birzeit. Early in his ministry, he also took on educational leadership—joining the Latin Patriarchate School as deputy director and animator of the Catholic Scouts—and pursued specialized formation in Peace Education, International Relations, and Crisis Management.

In 2003, Father Iyad became director of the Latin Patriarchate School in Birzeit and, subsequently, oversaw the Minor Seminary clergy team. Following roles as parish priest and school director in Zababdeh, he completed advanced studies in Rome—earning a Licentiate in Epistemology and Theoretical Philosophy (2009) and a Doctorate in Political Philosophy (2012) from the Pontifical Lateran University. Upon his return, he balanced parish ministry in Beit Sahour with teaching philosophy at the seminary and, from 2013 to 2016, chaired Religious Studies at Bethlehem University. His leadership continued as chaplain of the Misericordia Confraternity, member of the Diocesan Tribunal’s Appeals Court, director of all Latin Patriarchate schools, and, from 2019 to 2020, chair of both the Humanities and Religious Studies departments at Bethlehem University. In 2020 he was elected Executive Vice President of Bethlehem University and, a year later, joined the Palestinian National Council of Higher Education. Recognizing his distinguished service, Pope Francis appointed him Auxiliary Bishop for Jordan on December 17, 2024; he received episcopal ordination at Al-Maghtas ( Baptism Site) on February 28, 2025.

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Professor Ahmad Mansour Al-Khasawneh is an academic scholar in the field of Information Systems Technology. He served as President of Irbid National University from 2019 to 2024, during which he led major institutional reforms focused on governance, quality assurance, digital transformation, and international engagement, contributing significantly to the university’s academic development and strategic positioning.

Professor Al-Khasawneh is currently a Professor of Information Systems at the Hashemite University of Jordan, where he held several senior academic and executive positions between 2006 and 2020. He remained actively involved both academically and administratively, holding positions including Dean of Academic Development and International Outreach, Dean of Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Faculty of Information Technology for two terms, Assistant to the Vice President, and Director of the Center for Information and Communication, as well as Director of the Center for e-Learning Technology.

Prior to joining the Hashemite University, Professor Al-Khasawneh served as research assistance, lecturer and engineer Officer at the University of Newcastle, Australia (2002–2006). His earlier professional career, beginning in 1993, includes senior technical and engineering roles in the ICT sector, encompassing the management and development of advanced ICT applications for Galileo, Royal Jordanian Airlines, and at the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the United Kingdom.

Professor Al-Khasawneh’s expertise extends across information technology leadership, higher education management, digital transformation, and quality assurance, with extensive experience working at institutional, national, and international levels. He has authored and co-authored more than one hundred peer-reviewed research publications in reputable international journals and conference proceedings. In parallel, he has maintained a strong commitment to teaching excellence, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science and Information Systems at universities in Jordan, Australia, Europe, and Turkey.

Beyond academia, Professor Al-Khasawneh has played a significant role in shaping national ICT and education policies. He has been an elected member of the UNESCO- Information Technology and Multimedia Council since 2018 and has contributed to national curriculum development as an author of Computer Science textbooks for the Jordanian Ministry of Education. He is also a member of the COMSTECH-Technical Committee on Education within the IC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation. It is a specialized committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

His public service includes active membership in numerous national committees and task forces, notably those of the Higher Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Culture, the Royal Hashemite Court, and committees supporting initiatives led by His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.

In addition, Professor Al-Khasawneh is a recognized public intellectual and writer, contributing regularly to discussions on higher education reform, scientific research, and public policy. He has also been deeply involved in the design, management, and implementation of European Union-funded projects, particularly in areas related to capacity building, digital transformation, quality assurance, and international cooperation in higher education.

Professor Al-Khasawneh holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Computer Engineering and Automatic Control, as well as a Ph.D. in Information Systems Science.  

Professor of Urology, obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Erlangen in Germany. He teaches at the University of Jordan where he assumed the position of the Dean of the Faculty of the Rehabilitation Sciences for four years. He also attends the Urology clinic at the Jordan University hospital, and he chaired the special surgery department and the Urology section at the hospital for almost 10 years.

Professor Ammari is very active in his field, and is a member of the Urological Society, North Rhine "Dusseldorf" Urological Society, Urological Specialists Association and the Hartman Bond Association in Germany. Co-founder and Vice President of the Jordanian Urological Society.

Member of the editorial board of the Arab Journal of Urology (AJU) as of 2002 and a referee at the Journal of the Royal Medical Services.

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Dr. Adli Shehadeh Kandah, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Jordan Deposit Insurance Corporation, serves as an economic, financial, and banking advisor. Dr. Kandah held the position of Director General of the Association of Banks in Jordan from July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2020. Prior to this, he held various roles, including Economic Advisor to the Minister of Labor from 2005 to 2006, Director of the National Training and Development Project, Economic Consultant at the Central Bank of Qatar from 2001 to 2004, and Economic Consultant in the Prime Ministry of Jordan from 1997 to 1998. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College for Innovation 2018-2023. His professional journey began at the Central Bank of Jordan in 1990, where he worked as an Economist in the Research Department until June 2006.

Dr. Kandah holds numerous memberships and academic experiences, serving as a member of the Arab Thought Forum, and the Jordan Economic Forum. He was also a member of the Economic and Social Council in Jordan from 2013 to 2017 and the National Dialogue Committee in Jordan in 2011. Dr. Kandah has worked as a part-time professor at various universities and institutes, including the University of Jordan, Qatar University, the Hashemite University, the Jordan University of Science and Technology, the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College for Innovation, the Institute of Banking Studies in Jordan and Qatar, and the Jordanian Diplomatic Institute.

Dr. Kandah has authored nine books on various economic, financial, and banking topics, including “The Jordanian Economy and the Economic and Financial Crisis 1921-2022”, "Investments in Jordan in a Hundred Years 1921-2021" and "Determinants of Economic Growth, Seeds for Practical Ideas 2021". He has also prepared numerous studies and research papers in economics, trade, finance, and banking. Additionally, Dr. Kandah is a weekly columnist for Al-Rai Jordanian newspaper and contributes to The Jordan Times and various other newspapers and online platforms.

Professor Bart McGettrick is Emeritus Professor of Education and Dean Emeritus, of the Faculty of Education at the University of Glasgow. He was the first Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Glasgow. He was Dean of the Faculty of Education and Professor of Christian Education at Liverpool Hope University.

He has a background in education and public life that is varied. He was a teacher of Geography in St Aloysius’ College from 1968 - 72.  He later chaired the Board of Governors of the College for many years. He was Principal of St Andrew’s College (The national College for the education of teachers) in Scotland, and became the first Dean of the Faculty of Education at Glasgow University. He was then appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education at Liverpool Hope University

He is Chairman of the International Board of Regents of Bethlehem University (Palestine). He holds other positions in international groups and committees in education and beyond. He is a member of the Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees of the American University of Madaba in Jordan.  He is a member of The Grand Magisteriun of The Equestrian Order of The Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem having served on the Grand Magisterium since 2003. He is currently President of The Holy Land Commission and formerly President of the Schools Commission for The Holy Land.  He is Chairman of the Board of Governors of Tabeetha School, Jaffa-Tel Aviv.

Among the honours he holds are: an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to education in the UK; “Ex Corde Ecclesiae” Medal of the International Federation of Catholic Universities; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of The Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem; Golden Palm of Jerusalem; Gold Cross of Jerusalem.

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