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.
Electrical Engineering undergraduate at KFUPM
Electrical Engineering undergraduate at KFUPM
Ahmed Alradhi is a motivated Electrical Engineering undergraduate at KFUPM, recognized with the President's Medal for exceptional dedication. Engaged in multiple organizations and programs such as Misk Fellowship and Saudi Young Leaders Exchange, he has developed leadership skills. Passionate about entrepreneurship, Ahmed completed the Entrepreneurial Emerging Leaders Program.
Chair of the Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences.
Chair of the Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences.
Dr. Ali Alaqla is a Ph.D. graduate from Harvard University. Dr. Alaqla experience includes being on the scientific advisory board of the American Association of Endodontists and being a scientific reviewer at the American Journal of Endodontics. He is also a visiting faculty at Harvard University.
Ammar Alamir
Co-Founder & CEO Arzaq Plus
President of Eden GeoPower Inc. And the managing partner of Oasis Capital.
President of Eden GeoPower Inc. And the managing partner of Oasis Capital.
Ammar Alali (PhD, MIT) is the president of Eden GeoPower Inc. (Energy Tech Company) and the managing partner of Oasis Capital (Early-stage VC firm). Ammar was a member in the US National Science Foundation committee, MIT Solve committee, and GreenTown Lab committee. He has been featured in Forbes and Bloomberg.
Senior Political Science at UCLA.
Senior Political Science at UCLA.
During Bakur’s time at UCLA he was heavily involved in multiple student run nonprofits organizations both in Saudi and the US that focus on youth empowerment and providing equal access to prestigious educational opportunities gaining experience in designing programs, building communities, governance, and outreach.
Acting Head of Financial Institutions Department at The Saudi Investment Bank
Acting Head of Financial Institutions Department at The Saudi Investment Bank
Muhannad Alsharekh is leading the Financial Institutions Department at The Saudi Investment Bank. Muhannad is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) holding various years in banking and corporate finance fields. He is highly active in global representation and sits on the Board of the “Financial Institutions Committee” under Saudi Central Bank.
Public Health Senior Expert at Lean Business Services
Public Health Senior Expert at Lean Business Services
Rami Al Jafar holds a PhD in Public Health from Imperial College London and works as a public health Senior Expert at Lean Business Services. Last year, he took the MISK Fellowship and was a member of "Phys" team, and, this year, he is amongst the X10 Leaders program cohort.
Summer associate at EY Parthenon
Summer associate at EY Parthenon
Talal Mansour Alhusayni, a finance student at Cornell University, is an entrepreneur at heart, he co-founded two successful brands in the pop-up space in Saudi Arabia and a cloud kitchen in Ithaca. Mixed in with his consulting experience at EY Parthenon, Talal has shown a passion for corporate problem-solving and leadership.
Instructor at King Saud University
Instructor at King Saud University
Raised stateside, finished medical school at King Saud University and undergoing further studies/training in Germany, I joined Misk to listen to the voices and powerful ideas we all share, as well as those we have not yet shared. Please reach out. I would look forward to your questions.
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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