Abdulaziz Al Qadhiby
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A seasoned professional with expertise in Government & Public Sector Reform, Investment Strategy & Sovereign Capital Allocation, and Strategic Transformation & National Mandates. Demonstrates proficiency in AI, Data & Digital Intelligence at Scale, C-Level Governance & Board Advisory, and Public-Private Partnerships & Infrastructure. Adept at Policy Development & Regulatory Compliance and aligning initiatives with National Vision 2030. Committed to driving impactful change through strategic leadership and innovative solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4027
4027
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Executive Director – Strategy, Transformation
STC Group
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Mandate: Drive strategic alignment across STC subsidiaries and lead enterprise-wide governance initiatives in line with national priorities.
- Directed group-wide transformation programs to align subsidiary goals with STC’s long-term strategic roadmap.
- Unified strategic governance across finance, HR, and procurement to enable clarity, transparency, and board-level reporting.
- Delivered a cost-saving framework through restructuring major service contracts, reducing spend by 10%.
- Advised the CXO and Board on enterprise risk, tax policy implications, and long-range financial planning.
- Oversaw strategic partnerships, including Deloitte, to maximize internal capability and investment ROI.
Chief Executive – Government Procurement & Capital Investment
Ministry of Finance – Saudi Arabia
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Mandate: Build and lead a centralized authority to govern all public procurement and infrastructure investment nationally.
- Developed the Kingdom’s procurement and capital project governance framework—standardizing legal, operational, and strategic protocols.
- Led the SAR 67B Lucid Motors deal, anchoring Saudi’s EV infrastructure and national mobility strategy through 2033.
- Instituted a unified e-procurement platform across ministries, improving transparency and spend management.
- Established executive regulations, conflict-of-interest codes, and CAPEX policy frameworks adopted nationwide.
- Advised top-tier ministers on aligning infrastructure funding with economic diversification targets.
Senior Advisor – Culture & Institutional Transformation
Ministry of Defense – Saudi Arabia
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Mandate: Lead cultural transformation to align military behavior, leadership, and values with strategic national objectives.
- Created and institutionalized MOD’s first unified values and leadership framework, aligned with national identity.
- Briefed defense leadership and secured strategic buy-in for Ministry-wide implementation.
- Developed benchmarks and change leadership models based on international best practices.
- Designed oversight systems to measure long-term cultural alignment and institutional cohesion.
- Positioned the MOD as a model of values-based governance and transformation within government entities.
Director – Strategic Investment & Group Performance
STC Group – Finance Division
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Mandate: Optimize STC’s financial governance and long-term investment planning.
- Led capital allocation strategy, aligning OPEX/CAPEX spending with enterprise performance outcomes.
- Developed board-level investment models that improved project return visibility and funding prioritization.
- Spearheaded organizational health strategy, resulting in performance KPIs reaching top quartile benchmarks.
- Advised finance leadership on regulatory compliance and investment risk strategy.
- Delivered measurable cost optimization while safeguarding innovation and technology investment.
Senior Manager – Strategic Finance & Planning
STC – Mobily
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Mandate: Strengthen enterprise financial strategy and future risk positioning.
- Directed strategic forecasting, economic modeling, and risk evaluation to inform executive planning.
- Developed investment controls and business case frameworks aligned with strategic priorities.
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to ensure financial governance matched growth ambitions.
- Supported transition to data-driven budget allocation models and board-aligned financial planning.
Earlier Strategic Roles
01.2003 - 01.2016
- Held progressively senior roles in product development, business expansion, and telecom innovation across STC and Cisco.
- Delivered growth in fiber networks, launched market-defining digital services, and shaped regional product strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
King Saud University
Mini MBA -
Telecoms Academy
Skills
- Government & Public Sector Reform
- Investment Strategy & Sovereign Capital Allocation
- Strategic Transformation & National Mandates
- AI, Data & Digital Intelligence at Scale
- C-Level Governance & Board Advisory
- Public-Private Partnerships & Infrastructure
- Policy Development & Regulatory Compliance
- National Vision 2030 Alignment
Websites
Custom
- Government & Public Sector Reform
- Investment Strategy & Sovereign Capital Allocation
- Strategic Transformation & National Mandates
- AI, Data & Digital Intelligence at Scale
- C-Level Governance & Board Advisory
- Public-Private Partnerships & Infrastructure
- Policy Development & Regulatory Compliance
- National Vision 2030 Alignment
Timeline
Executive Director – Strategy, Transformation
STC Group
04.2024 - 04.2025
Chief Executive – Government Procurement & Capital Investment
Ministry of Finance – Saudi Arabia
03.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Advisor – Culture & Institutional Transformation
Ministry of Defense – Saudi Arabia
11.2020 - 02.2022
Director – Strategic Investment & Group Performance
STC Group – Finance Division
03.2018 - 11.2020
Senior Manager – Strategic Finance & Planning
STC – Mobily
08.2016 - 03.2018
Earlier Strategic Roles
01.2003 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration -
King Saud University
Mini MBA -
Telecoms Academy
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