Abdullah Aljughaiman
Associate professor in Finance
Al Hufuf,04
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Investment Committee Member of Hajer FC
Hajer Club
10.2023 - Current
Vice Director for Investment and Resources Dev
King Faisal University
08.2023 - Current
- Established organizational goals in alignment with company vision, providing clear direction for all employees to follow.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Managed budgets and financial reporting, ensuring optimal resource allocation and fiscal responsibility.
- Negotiated favorable terms with external fund managers and service providers, reducing costs while maintaining quality support services.
- Assessed financial data and determined suitable actions for investments.
Investment Committee Member at Anti-Cancer Charity
Anti-Cancer Charity Society
03.2020 - Current
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Developed comprehensive investment policies and guidelines to ensure alignment with client objectives and risk tolerance levels.
- Developed annual forecasts used to make key portfolio management decisions.
- Enhanced portfolio performance by implementing a robust risk management framework and investment strategy.
- Created financial strategies to optimize portfolio performance and reduce risk.
- Optimized fund performance with a keen focus on cost control measures and expense management initiatives.
- Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide investment decisions.
- Evaluated performance of existing investments and adjusted accordingly.
VD (Postgraduate Studies and Science Research BS)
King Faisal University
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Oversaw student services and student retention.
- Evaluated program effectiveness with data-driven assessments of student outcomes and faculty performance metrics.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Supervised admissions programs, student recruitment and retention.
- Enhanced academic programs by developing and implementing new curricula and courses.
- Managed budgets, securing sufficient funding for departmental initiatives and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Executive Committee Member of KFU Mutual Fund
King Faisal University
10.2019 - Current
- Assessed financial data and determined suitable actions for investments.
- Provided guidance on capital investments that optimized returns while minimizing risk exposure.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Monitored financial metric and provided strategic direction to support financial stability.
- Reviewed outcomes and metrics to evaluate performance, effectiveness and impact.
- Strengthened company''s financial position through effective oversight of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Education
Ph.D. - Corporate Finance And Corporate Governance
Newcastle University
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Finance
Texas A&M University
Texas, United States 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Finance
King Faisal University
Al Hufuf, Saudi Arabia 04.2001 -
Skills
Cost Control
Problem-Solving
Organizational Development
Relationship Building
Idea Development and Brainstorming
Budget Administration
Analytical Skills
Performance Evaluations
Team Development
Projects and Consulting
- Preparation of study with Saudi Capital Market Authority
- Preparation of Technical and Financial Feasibility Study for the Establishment of the Saudi Center for Good Agricultural Practices (Saudi Gap)
- Preparation of the Corporate Governance codes and Guide for the Saudi Center for Good Agricultural Practices (Saudi Gap)
- Preparation of a Comprehensive governance guide and system for the Center for Date Services in Madinah (Taibah Date Center)
- Preparation of a Comprehensive Study on the Status and Development of the Date Market in Al-Ahsa City, Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce
Certification
[AACSB] Training - [16-17]
Publications
- Board Structure, CEO Equity-Based Compensation, and Financial performance: Evidence from MENA Countries, International Journal of Financial Studies, 2024 (12)
- Influence of Cultural and Environmental Values of CEOs on Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity, Sustainability, 2024 (16)
- Corporate Governance and FinTech Innovation: Evidence from Saudi Banks, Journal of Risk and Financial management, 2024 (17)
- Corporate Sustainability and Financial Performance: The Moderating Effect of CEO Characteristics, Sustainability, 2024 (16)
- Corporate governance, Shari'ah governance and financial flexibility: Evidence from the MENA region, International Journal of Finance & Economics, 2023
- Does gender diversity affect financial strength differently in conventional and Islamic banks? Evidence from MENA countries, Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, 2023 (80)
- Exploring the Interplay between Sustainability and Debt Costs in an Emerging Market: Does Financial Distress Matter?, Sustainability, 2023 (16)
- The Covid-19 outbreak, corporate financial distress and earnings management, International Review of Financial Analysis, 2023 (88)
- Do Investor Overconfidence and Loss Aversion Drive Saudi Firm Market Performance? The Moderating Effect of Corporate Governance, Sustainability, 2022 (14)
- Cost of equity, debt financing policy, and the role of female directors, Cogent Economics & Finance, 2022 (10)
- Twitter carbon information and cost of equity: the moderating role of environmental performance, Eurasian Business Review, 2022 (13)
- The impact of greenhouse gas emission on corporate’s tail risk, Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment, 2021 (14)
- Does financial technology matter? Evidence from an alternative banking system, Cogent Economics & Finance, 2021 (9)
- Fetching better deals from creditors: Board busyness, agency relationships and the bank cost of debt, International Review of Financial Analysis, 2020 (69)
- Do banks effectively manage their risks? The role of risk governance in the MENA region, Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, 2019
Awards
- First Place for the Sharjah Award for the Best Doctoral Thesis in Financial Sciences in the Arab World, 2022
- Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Award for Scientific Excellence, 2010
Timeline
[AACSB] Training - [16-17]
01-2024
Investment Committee Member of Hajer FC
Hajer Club
10.2023 - Current
Certified [Project Mentor], [KFU & Saudi Fintech] - [10-16]
09-2023
Certified [Project Consultant], [KFU & Monshat] - [25-29]
09-2023
Vice Director for Investment and Resources Dev
King Faisal University
08.2023 - Current
The financial academy, the financial gate
01-2023
Investment Committee Member at Anti-Cancer Charity
Anti-Cancer Charity Society
03.2020 - Current
VD (Postgraduate Studies and Science Research BS)
King Faisal University
02.2020 - Current
Executive Committee Member of KFU Mutual Fund
King Faisal University
10.2019 - Current
Financial management & Accounting Research conference
08-2019
British accounting and Finance association conference
04-2019
European Accounting Association conference
08-2018
Foundation of Islamic finance conference
09-2017
British accounting and Finance association conference
08-2017
Effective tools and strategies for time management and task management
03-2017
Regression analysis & causality using Stata (Timberlake)
11-2016
Ph.D. - Corporate Finance And Corporate Governance
Newcastle University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Finance
Texas A&M University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Finance
King Faisal University
04.2001 -