Introduction
About the Saudi Leadership Society (SLS)
The vision of SLS is to empower and inspire a diverse community of visionary and effective leaders who will drive positive change and contribute to the development of Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Today, the Saudi Leadership Society is a network of graduates from both the Misk Fellowship and Misk 2030 Leaders program. The mission of the SLS is to foster lifelong connections among these members and provide ongoing opportunities for their personal and professional growth making it a catalyst for socio-economic impact.
About the SLS Council Election
The composition of the SLS Council will reflect the aspirations of our community. Misk invited all graduates of Misk Fellowship and Misk 2030 Leaders program to nominate themselves to the Saudi Leadership Society's new governing Council in March 2023. We received an overwhelming 45 nominations.
Of these nominees, 5 will proceed to become the first members of the SLS council.ca
2030 Male Leaders Nominees
Director General at ilmi - Misk Foundation
Director General at ilmi - Misk Foundation
I am a passionate Saudi 2030 leader, and my passion is to develop a chain of leaders who believe in the transformation that will put our country in front of all leading countries. I am a dreamer with a track record of making dreams a reality.
Faculty at Electrical Engineering Dep at King Khalid University, CEO Abha Valley Company
Faculty at Electrical Engineering Dep at King Khalid University, CEO Abha Valley Company
I am an assistant professor at King Khalid University, I am also the CEO of Abha Valley Company. I acted as the CTO for SEMC company, manufacturing advanced microelectronics. I have attended various advanced management, leading, innovation, strategic planning, and entrepreneur courses at MIT, Cornell, and IE universities.
President of Honeywell Saudi Arabia & Bahrain
President of Honeywell Saudi Arabia & Bahrain
The President of Honeywell Saudi Arabia & Bahrain, aligning Honeywell’s strategy with Vision 2030, He has almost two decades of experience in various management positions in ABB & Honeywell, and holds a bachelor’s degree in EE from KSU, MBA from Willamette University, an executive management certification from MIT, and certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Executive Partner at Gartner
Executive Partner at Gartner
Abdullah is a digital and business transformation leader. He has mainly worked in the public sector with some exposure to private sector but has changed career to work as an executive advisor in a multi-national company since the beginning of 2021 which gave him exposure to various industries.
Internal Audit Director at Mohammed Bin Salman Non-Profit City
Internal Audit Director at Mohammed Bin Salman Non-Profit City
I have been passionate about maximizing impact and driving meaningful change throughout my career. My experience has included the following: Serving on the boards of several organizations. Providing strategic direction and advice on business operations. Corporate governance, Risk management, Internal Audit & Project Management. Private and non-profit organizations.
CEO at Expenditure & Project Efficiency Authority
CEO at Expenditure & Project Efficiency Authority
C-Level Executive with +17 Years of diverse experience in Manufacturing/ Maintenance/ Consulting/ Government. Honored to be part of 2030 Vision when it started during 2016, allowing me the opportunity to serve it through EXPRO until today, working with every entity and every vision program.
Senior Advisor at Jeddah Development Authority
Senior Advisor at Jeddah Development Authority
A seasoned professional with 25+ years of rich experience in spearheading program management, operations excellence, propelling commercial growth, proffering dynamic leadership to exceed goals and targets. Engaging and inspiring communicator, who has mastered driving corporate communications to advance the organization’s image and brand equity. Ensured institutes reach and reputation are strengthened and protected.
With 20 years in aerospace, Amru Alamoudi is the Head of Space at NEOM, leading strategic space infrastructure development, and co-founder of SARsatX (a space-tech startup). Previously, he was the Director of Satellites at the Saudi Space Commission and held senior managerial roles at SAMI.
Portfolio Delivery Director at Saudi Entertainment Ventures
Portfolio Delivery Director at Saudi Entertainment Ventures
Operations management expert driving performance of projects teams for more than 20 years with established track records of delivering quality and originality through disciplined project execution from planning to successfully delivering functional projects and achieving stakeholders’ aspirations.
Director of Operations and Business Development at Palladium
Director of Operations and Business Development at Palladium
A King Saud University and HBS alumni. Passionate about aligning his company’s goals with his ambitions. Faisal has cultivated leadership skills which he draws on to guide and inspire future leaders. Proud graduate of the Misk 2030 Leaders program in 2022.
Advisor at National Cybersecurity Authority
Advisor at National Cybersecurity Authority
Having over 20 years of experience in cross-functional contexts spanning over start-ups, large corporations, and semi-government. Expert in Corporate Strategy Planning and Operating Model, Digital Business Transformation, Building Digital Services, and Building Capabilities with high-profile relationships.
Chief Executive Office & Partner at APC Oil Field Services
Chief Executive Office & Partner at APC Oil Field Services
A passionate and well-rounded Saudi leader with proven track record in the O&G sector in leading organizations with diverse teams. I bring more than 13 years of international experience from North America, Asia Pacific, and the GCC countries. Served as an executive in Baker Hughes oil field services company.
Director General of Human Resources at Ministry of Commerce
Director General of Human Resources at Ministry of Commerce
Started my career since 1997. I worked in Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Government, Private. Did some consultation for several entities in terms of Human Capital. I believe the role of HR -in any entity- is to be the Culture Guardian. Currently a board member in HRDF and a member of NRC.
Chief Transformation Officer at Human Resources Development Fund
Chief Transformation Officer at Human Resources Development Fund
I am an accomplished executive with 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles. During my career, I have demonstrated a remarkable ability to drive business transformation, growth, and profitability across diverse industries and geographies. Throughout my career, I have leveraged deep industry knowledge, analytical mindset, and innovative thinking to identify new opportunities.
Chief Risk Officer at Saudi Credit Bureau, Risk Committee Member at Simplified Financial Solutions Company
Chief Risk Officer at Saudi Credit Bureau, Risk Committee Member at Simplified Financial Solutions Company
Mohammad is a sharp, critical thinker leader whom positively challenging the status quo, always played an instrumental role in enabling the growth of the others, helped shaping during his career various organizations and companies. Can always see the macro lens and support the team achieve the common desired goal.
Head of Environmental Protection and Regeneration at Red Sea Global
Head of Environmental Protection and Regeneration at Red Sea Global
Currently serves as board member of multiple entities and prior to joining RSG, he was VP for Environmental Affairs at GAMEP and then Deputy CEO and CSO at the NCEC. He was a professor at KFUPM and obtained PhD from the University of Ottawa in Environmental Engineering.
Vice President, Operational Excellence at PIF
Vice President, Operational Excellence at PIF
Senior business leader with +16 years of extensive experience in organizational excellence, portfolio management, strategy development, and performance management. Has the required skills, knowledge, and experience to design and implement strategies to execute continuous improvement initiatives to enable businesses to sustain and grow their performance and potential.
Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University
Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University
I was awarded my PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from The University of Sheffield in the UK and I am specialised in Data Science and AI algorithm development. I currently apply my skills in researching AI in Computational Biology for therapeutic drug discovery, with a goal to commercialise this research.
Senor Advisor at Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Senor Advisor at Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
As an inspirational leader with a strong track record in healthcare and education, I offer a unique blend of strategic thinking, team-building skills, and the ability to create win-win situations for all stakeholders. I've led national transformation initiatives in Saudi Arabia's health education sector, held leadership roles in various national and international organizations.
Chief Financial Officer at Real Estate Registry (RER)
Chief Financial Officer at Real Estate Registry (RER)
Younis is a senior executive with a strategic, growth, and value creation mindset, having worked in several industries locally and globally. With a vision to empower people and maintain common interest, Younis has served as an executive, board and committee member. Younis is a constant learner with a legacy-making approach.
FAQs
To participate in the voting process, please follow the below instructions:
- Step 1: Begin by reviewing the profiles of the nominees in each category by visiting the following links:
2030 Leaders Program
- View Male 2030 Leaders
- View Female 2030 Leaders
Fellowship Program
- View Male Fellows
- View Female Fellows
- Step 2: Once you have familiarized yourself with the candidates, please proceed to cast your vote.
- Step 3: To ensure your vote is submitted and approved you will need to:
- Read and accept the updated SLS terms and conditions.
- Vote for all Nominees in each category to be able to submit your vote.
The SLS Council plays a pivotal role as the governing body of the Saudi Leadership Society (SLS). The Council's mandate is to provide strategic input to Misk on the affairs of SLS to advance the Society's mission.
The Council is an elected and voluntary body. Elected members contribute their service on a volunteer non-remunerated basis.
Broadly speaking, Council members take on the vital responsibility of driving impactful decision-making and leveraging their expertise to shape the future of the Saudi Leadership Society, making a tangible difference in the lives of its members and the broader community.
Council members can expect to contribute a minimum of 20-30 hours annually to help:
- Provide input on SLS strategic direction.
- Attend quarterly meetings of the Council.
- Set the goals and agenda for the SLS annual assembly.
- Encourage SLS members to maintain interest. engagement. and volunteerism.
- Provide thought leadership on SLS initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for external partnerships.
- Assume other duties requested by Misk to guide the affairs of SLS.
In the spirit of fostering inclusivity and collective decision-making, the council is structured to ensure a fair representation of our membership.
The Council is composed of up to 10 elected members of SLS. Five seats will be elected in 2023 (the fifth seat will be selected by Misk). The other five seats will be added in 2024.
This year, we have five seats on the SLS Council to be filled:
- 2030 Leaders: 2 seats (elected by you)
- Fellows: 2 seats (elected by you)
- Open Seat: 1 seat (appointed by Misk)
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