Meet, Mohamed Adan Mahdi
Mohamed Adan
Business Development Director
Over 20 Years of Experience
Mohamed Adan Mahdi is the Business Development Manager at Comert Consulting, bringing over 20 years of progressive experience in designing, leading, and scaling development, humanitarian, and governance programs across Somalia.<br> With a strong background in strategic planning, proposal development, and donor engagement, Mohamed plays a pivotal role in identifying new opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and expanding Comert Consulting’s programmatic reach. His ability to align donor priorities with organizational strengths and craft winning proposals has significantly contributed to the firm’s growth and impact.
Mohamed holds a master’s degree in planning and policy development and a Postgraduate Diploma in Program Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation. His professional journey includes senior leadership roles with key Somali government institutions, such as the Ministries of Education and Planning, as well as with international agencies like IOM and UNDP. These roles have sharpened his expertise in stakeholder engagement, contract negotiation, consortium development, and donor relations.
He is especially skilled at building long-term strategic alliances, managing complex proposal development cycles, and driving results-based programming. His sectoral experience spans education, governance, peacebuilding, livelihoods, and community resilience. <br> Mohamed is recognized for his analytical mindset, clear communication, and commitment to data-driven, community-centered development. As a trainer and mentor, he has also contributed to organizational capacity building and sustainable program implementation. His leadership continues to strengthen Comert Consulting’s ability to deliver impactful, inclusive, and scalable solutions across the region.















