Institutions I have served

Companies & Institutions

A curated set of the financial, investment and industrial institutions I have had the privilege to lead — or to serve on the boards of — over more than 28 years. Each card captures the institution's role, its market importance, and the impact delivered.

Current Role

01
Insurance · Listed

Tawuniya Insurance

Current
2014 – Present·Chief Investment Officer
Market Cap ~ SAR 15.5 Bn
About

One of the Kingdom's pioneering and largest insurers, backed by GOSI and covering every major line of insurance across the Saudi market.

Market importance

A cornerstone of the regional insurance sector and a benchmark name on Tadawul; its investment portfolio shapes broader institutional flows in the Kingdom.

Impact

Built and led the company-wide investment strategy under the Investment Committee — originating deals across asset classes and overseeing portfolio performance, custodians and rating agencies.

Past Role

06
Capital Markets

Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)

2008 – 2012·Chief Investment Officer
Portfolio > USD 800 M
About

The Kingdom's exclusive stock exchange and the largest in the GCC, the backbone of equity capital formation in Saudi Arabia.

Market importance

Tadawul is the gateway to Saudi capital markets — its custody, indices and trading platforms set the standard for the region.

Impact

Led asset allocation with an international consultancy and pioneered treasury solutions across hedge funds, currencies, commodities, debt, equities and private equity.

Diversified Holding

Manafea Holding — Mohammed Al Rajhi Group

2012 – 2014·Executive Vice President
AUM ~ SAR 11 Bn (USD 3 Bn)
About

A diversified holding company under the Mohammed Al Rajhi Group, investing across equities, real estate, commodities, private equity and fixed income.

Market importance

A flagship Saudi family-office vehicle with strategic positions across real estate, hospitality and capital markets.

Impact

Built the investment team, back-office infrastructure and governance framework; actively managed a hotel & tourism real-estate portfolio driving sustainable growth.

Investment Banking · Shariah

Khalijia Invest

2008·AGM, CFO & Head Treasurer
Authorised Capital SAR 400 M
About

Shariah-compliant institution licensed by the CMA offering brokerage, asset management, investment banking and corporate finance.

Market importance

Part of the early wave of CMA-regulated Saudi investment houses that broadened access to Shariah-compliant capital-market products.

Impact

Key role in establishing the firm — business planning, strategy, marketing and regulatory compliance — and lead decision-maker on product offerings for Saudi and GCC investors.

Commercial & Retail Banking

Emirates Bank International — KSA

2005 – 2008·KSA Treasurer
Customer Liabilities: SAR 200 M → SAR 12 Bn
About

Distinguished UAE-rooted commercial bank founded in 1977 with a strong regional footprint.

Market importance

A key Gulf banking name connecting GCC capital and Islamic structured products with Saudi clients.

Impact

Created structured products, options and deposits tailored to the Islamic market, growing customer liabilities 60x through strategic product marketing.

Universal Banking

Riyad Bank

1999 – 2005·AVP, Head of Islamic Treasury · Money-Market Dealer
Islamic Deposits: SAR 900 K → SAR 5 Bn
About

One of Saudi Arabia's premier financial institutions with 216 branches and international presence in the UK, US and Singapore.

Market importance

A systemically important Saudi bank and a long-standing pillar of the local financial system.

Impact

Established the bank's Islamic Treasury division from scratch — accounting principles, policies and procedures — and grew Islamic deposits dramatically through novel Shariah-compliant products.

Commercial Banking

Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)

1997 – 1999·Treasury & Back Office
About

Historically one of Saudi Arabia's leading commercial banks, later merged into Saudi National Bank (SNB).

Market importance

A formative institution for an entire generation of Saudi treasurers and capital-markets professionals.

Impact

Foundational treasury and back-office experience that laid the groundwork for a long career in senior treasury and investment leadership.

Board / Committee

04
IT Services · Listed

Al Moammar Information Systems (MIS)

2022 – Present·Board Member
About

Leading Saudi IT integrator and managed-services provider, listed on Tadawul, serving government and enterprise across the Kingdom.

Market importance

Strategic enabler of digital transformation across Saudi public and private sectors aligned with Vision 2030.

Impact

Board oversight on strategy, investment and governance as the company scales digital, cloud and cybersecurity offerings.

Healthcare

Al Wattan Medical Group

2010 – Present·Board Member
About

Private Saudi healthcare group operating across hospitals and medical services in Riyadh and beyond.

Market importance

Contributing to the private healthcare ecosystem that complements the Kingdom's public health infrastructure.

Impact

Long-tenured board service across more than a decade of strategic growth and governance.

Insurance Services

Najm for Insurance Services

2017 – 2020·Investment Committee Member
About

The national provider of motor-accident assessment and insurance services in Saudi Arabia, jointly owned by the Kingdom's insurers.

Market importance

Critical infrastructure for the Saudi motor-insurance industry and an integral part of the regulatory framework.

Impact

Investment Committee oversight of the firm's treasury and asset-allocation decisions.

Insurance

United Insurance — Bahrain

2014 – 2017·Board Member · Chairman, Nominating & Remuneration Committee
About

Bahraini insurance company operating across the GCC general-insurance segment.

Market importance

Cross-border insurance presence linking Saudi and Bahraini financial centres.

Impact

Chaired the Nominating & Remuneration Committee, shaping board composition and executive compensation governance.

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