MANA AL-KHAMSAN

Transformational executive with a proven record of turning institutions into sustainable growth engines and regional benchmarks. As Vice Chief Operations Officer at IPA, I spearheaded large-scale transformation programs, including the Business Center Strategy, which expanded revenues from SAR 10M to hundreds of millions and elevated IPA’s role as a regional hub for executive education.

As CEO of the Financial Academy, I led a full-scale transformation from a testing-focused body into a center of excellence for certifications and executive programs. I forged strategic global partnerships with MIT and London Business School, built on innovative revenue-sharing models, while ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Under my leadership, the Academy trained 100,000+ professionals, certified over 200,000 practitioners, and achieved unprecedented growth — from SAR 3M (2018) to a projected SAR 90M (2024, +2900%), while doubling cost coverage from 30% to 50%.

Renowned for driving innovation, measurable impact, and financial sustainability, I consistently deliver results that position organizations as regional leaders with a global outlook..

• General Supervisor for the establishment of the Financial Academy initiative.
• Member of the Supreme & Executive Committees for Quality Assurance at the Institute of Public Administration (IPA).
• Member of the National Framework Initiative Team for Training in the National Transformation Program, 2020.
• Advisory Committee Member studying the gap between university outcomes and private sector employment.
• Advisory Committee Member for the establishment of the Saudi Digital Academy.
• Advisory Committee Member focused on enhancing the capabilities of workers in the insurance sector.

• Leadership Development 2022-2023: Completed 15 coaching sessions focused on leadership, self-awareness, training skills, team management, and educational research methods.
• GCCBDI Certification in Board Directorship 2021.
• Return on Investment (ROI) Certification 2017: ROI Institute.
• Key Performance Indicators and Benchmarking 2014: National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment (NCAAA).