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Alwaleed Aldhalaan

Riyadh

Summary

Results-driven Manager, General Secretariat with over 9 years of experience in Board Affairs, Corporate Governance, General Secretariat, and Royal Protocol. Proven expertise in supporting Boards of Directors, Board Committees, and Subsidiary Boards of Managers, leading governance operations, developing governance frameworks, and establishing governance structures for new subsidiaries. Experienced in managing high-level executive engagements and serving as a key liaison with the Royal Court, government entities, and senior stakeholders. Recognized for driving governance excellence, strengthening Board effectiveness, and delivering strategic governance solutions within complex, high-profile organizations.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Manager - General Secretariat

Qiddiya Investment Company
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2025.01 - Current
  • Led the governance and Secretariat operations for the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) Board of Directors and QIC Subsidiaries' Boards of Managers (BoMs).
  • Acted as the primary liaison between QIC Executive Leadership and the Royal Court, managing governance-related coordination, official correspondence, approvals, and high-level engagements.
  • Served as the primary governance advisor to General Secretariat Leadership and Board Secretary of QIC subsidiary Boards on governance matters, Board processes, and decision-making protocols.
  • Oversaw the preparation, review, and quality assurance of Board and BoM materials, ensuring strategic alignment and timely circulation.
  • Oversaw the development and implementation of governance frameworks, Delegations of Authority (DoA), Board Charters, committee charters, and governance policies across QIC and its subsidiaries.
  • Oversaw the execution and tracking of Board and BoM resolutions and strategic directions, ensuring accountability and timely implementation.
  • Managed governance activities related to the establishment of subsidiaries, including Board formation, governance structures, constitutional documents, and operational readiness, while leading cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across QIC to ensure seamless execution and alignment with organizational and governance objectives.
  • Led cross-functional stakeholder alignment with Executive Management, Legal, Compliance, Risk, the Royal Court, and external stakeholders to support strategic governance initiatives.
  • Drove continuous improvement of General Secretariat operations through governance automation, document standardization, reporting dashboards, and process optimization.
  • Mentored General Secretariat team members while ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality governance support across multiple Boards and subsidiary entities.

Assistant Manager - General Secretariat

Qiddiya Investment Company
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2023.02 - 2025.01
  • Supported the governance and Secretariat operations of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) Board of Directors, Board Committees, and QIC Subsidiaries' Boards of Managers (BoMs) by supporting and coordinating end-to-end meeting activities.
  • Served as a key coordination point between QIC Executive Leadership and the Royal Court, supporting governance-related correspondence, approvals, and meeting coordination.
  • Support in preparing Board and Committee agendas, meeting materials, resolutions, and bilingual minutes in accordance with governance requirements.
  • Coordinated with business units to ensure the timely submission, review, and quality assurance of Board and BoM materials.
  • Maintained governance records, resolutions trackers, action logs, and corporate documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Assisted in the development and enhancement of governance frameworks, Delegations of Authority (DoA), Board Charters, committee charters, and governance policies.
  • Facilitated communication between Board members, executive management, and key stakeholders across QIC and its subsidiaries.

Senior Protocol Specialist - Protocol and Visits

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Royal Protocol
Riyadh
2020.07 - 2023.02
  • Led the end-to-end logistical planning and execution of high-level confidential meetings involving senior government leadership, both locally and internationally, ensuring seamless coordination, protocol compliance, and executive-level stakeholder management. (Further details are available upon request due to confidentiality requirements.)
  • Chaired the Media Committee for the Chinese–Arab Summit, leading the strategic planning and execution of all media operations, overseeing media protocols, and serving as the primary liaison between government representatives and international media organizations to ensure seamless coordination and successful delivery of a high-profile international government event.
  • Qatar 2022 World Cup Delegation Management: Supported in the planning of the Saudi delegation trip to the 2022 world cup in Qatar. Led the delivery of all access permits to Qatar for the entire Saudi delegation as well as the planning and management of all logistics arrangements such as accommodation and transportation
  • Greece Official Trip - July 2022: Led the protocol arrangements of official agreements' signatures and exchange for official senior leadership. Led the planning and delivery of all logistics arrangements including advanced visits, accommodation, and transportation

Protocol Specialist - Protocol and Visits

Royal Protocol
Riyadh
2017.12 - 2020.07

2018-2019 G20 Buenos Aires and Osaka Summits: Worked with international protocol counterparts in planning and coordinating official senior leadership meetings with international head of delegations. Led the delivery of all access permits for the entire Saudi summit delegation in addition to managing the entire logistics arrangements

Local Summits and Conferences Management: Led and worked on several international and local summits and conferences held by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where I worked in various areas and assumed multiple roles such as: Member of Access & Permits Committee, Member of the Media Committee, International guest delegation liaison officer

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relation, Political Science and French Language

Gonzaga University
2013.09 - 2017.06

Skills

    Corporate governance

    Board affairs management

    General secretariat operations

    Government protocol

    High-level government relations

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Timeline

Manager - General Secretariat

Qiddiya Investment Company
2025.01 - Current

Assistant Manager - General Secretariat

Qiddiya Investment Company
2023.02 - 2025.01

Senior Protocol Specialist - Protocol and Visits

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Royal Protocol
2020.07 - 2023.02

Protocol Specialist - Protocol and Visits

Royal Protocol
2017.12 - 2020.07

Bachelor of Arts - International Relation, Political Science and French Language

Gonzaga University
2013.09 - 2017.06
Alwaleed Aldhalaan