Abud Jamal Said is a Kenyan business leader and maritime and logistics professional with extensive experience across shipping, logistics, international trade, port operations and private-sector development.
He is the Chairman of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), Mombasa Chapter, where he provides strategic leadership in promoting trade, investment, enterprise development and business competitiveness in the Coast region. His leadership has focused on strengthening private-sector–government engagement, opening markets for businesses, promoting regional and international trade, and positioning Mombasa as a leading commercial and maritime hub.
With a professional background spanning shipping, freight, logistics and supply-chain management, Abud brings practical industry experience to business and institutional leadership. He has worked across complex commercial and regulatory environments involving ports, customs, shipping, cargo clearance, logistics and international trade.
He holds an MSc in Maritime Affairs from World Maritime University, Malmö, Sweden, with specialised training in shipping and port management, maritime economics, international maritime law, logistics, chartering, maritime finance and maritime governance. His international exposure includes professional training and engagement in Sweden, the United Kingdom and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).