Behnam Samadi

Behnam Samadi (Persian: بهنام صمدی; born 14 September 1990) is an Iranian financial analyst, marketing manager, and media professional. He has worked in Iran's capital market and has been involved with financial institutions and news organizations.

Samadi began his professional career in the capital markets in marketing and business development. He has worked with financial institutions including Pasargad Brokerage, Eghtesad Bidar Brokerage, and Firoozeh Portfolio Management.

He has also contributed to Iranian media outlets, including Eghtesad Online, Bourse News, the Young Journalists Club, and Iran's News Network.

In August 2026, Samadi was interviewed by Agence France-Presse (AFP) for a report on the economic pressures facing Iranian households during the war. He was identified in the report as a Tehran-based economic analyst and commented on declining household purchasing power, increased corporate burdens, and the resilience of the Iranian economy. The report was subsequently published by international media outlets including France 24 and Yahoo! Finance.

Early life and education

Samadi was born on 14 September 1990 in Tabriz, Iran. He holds a bachelor's degree in Applied mathematics.

Career

Samadi began his career in the Iranian capital market through marketing and business development. He subsequently worked with several Iranian financial institutions, including Pasargad Brokerage, Eghtesad Bidar Brokerage, and Firoozeh Portfolio Management.

Alongside his work in the financial sector, Samadi has been active in Iranian economic and financial media.

Media appearances

Samadi has been featured or quoted by international media outlets in connection with economic developments in Iran. In August 2026, he was interviewed by Agence France-Presse about the effects of prolonged conflict and economic pressures on Iranian households.