Mohanned Alrasheed
Riyadh,01
Summary
Seasoned Chief Executive Officer and strategic leader with over 15 years of diverse experience across government, private sector, and startup ecosystems. Expertise in digital transformation, workforce development, and ecosystem building, complemented by a proven track record of establishing, scaling, and leading organizations in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. Successfully founded and scaled enterprises while increasing organizational capital tenfold and spearheading national initiatives that promote sustainable employment, female workforce participation, and innovation in education and technology. Active contributions as a board director, advisor, and mentor further support both established organizations and emerging startups.
Professional executive prepared for high-level leadership roles. Effective in driving strategic initiatives and enhancing operational efficiencies. Known for fostering collaboration and delivering results while adapting to evolving business needs. Strong in strategic planning and team management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Lean Business Services
06.2017 - Current
- Founded and scaled the company to 500+ employees within 8 years, achieving a 100% Saudi workforce.
- Established governance framework, financial models, and business cases facilitating capital expansion from SAR 10M to 400M.
- Positioned the organization for 262% revenue growth within three years through digital transformation and service expansion.
- Built sustainable partnerships across the health, telecom, and government sectors to drive innovation and efficiency.
Vice President - Saudi Employment
Takamol Holding
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Promoted rapidly from Director of Strategic Planning to VP of Strategy, then VP of Saudi Employment.
- Drove growth from SAR 100M to 1B capital, transforming Takamol into a national employment enabler.
- Led mega-projects supporting labor market access, including:
Qurrah – Childcare program for private-sector employees.
Wusool – Transportation services to enhance workforce mobility.
National Telework Initiative – Enabling flexible employment across Saudi Arabia. - Championed policies for diversity, inclusion, and female participation in the workforce, directly contributing to Vision 2030 labor goals.
Senior Business Analyst, Strategic Development & Planning
TALEMIA
10.2012 - 04.2014
- Engineered 10-year National Education Strategy, directing SAR 9B initiative to establish sustainable educational ecosystem aligned with Vision 2030.
- TALEMIA – Senior Business Analyst (2012 – 2014)
Established organizational frameworks, governance models, and strategic plans for a newly launched education services provider. - KPMG – Supervisor, Consulting & Advisory (2007 – 2011)
Delivered transformation and advisory projects across public and private sectors. - Sterling Internet Solutions – Software Developer (2006 – 2007, California, USA) Early career in software development before transitioning into strategy and leadership roles.
Project Manager - Strategy
King abdullah bin Abdulaziz Public Education Development Project (Tatweer)
05.2011 - 10.2012
- Oversaw strategy creation for 9Billion Rial Tatweer Project, designed to foster sustainable evolution of 10-year National Public Education strategy aligned with future skills and Kingdom’s 2030 vision.
- Recognized Successes
- Formulated national education strategy, establishing new entity to oversee educational services and creating innovative ecosystem delivering sustainable, international quality services and operations with integrated programs, strategic partnerships, and global collaborations to advance capability development in future workforce of kingdom.
Consulting & Advisory Supervisor
KPMG
01.2007 - 01.2011
Executed transformation and advisory projects across public and private sectors.
Software Developer
Sterling Internet Solutions
11.2006 - 09.2007
Launched professional journey in software development before evolving into strategic and leadership positions.
Education
General Management Program - Business Administration and Management, General
Harvard Business School
11.2022
Masters - Leadership & Management
University of La Verne
USABachelors of Science - Information and Computer Science
University of California, Irvine
USABoard certified - Business Administration and Management, General
IMD
11.2020
Skills
Corporate Strategy & Governance
Board & Advisory Engagements
- Board Member - Nera.
- Board Member & Secretary – NIPCO.
- Board Member & Advisor – Takamol Holding.
- Angel Investor – Riyadh Angel Investors.
- Mentor – Ministry of Communications & IT (MCIT) Mentorship Program.
- Mentor – Project 1932, supporting startup founders and emerging leaders
Certification
Board Director Diploma -IMD
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Lean Business Services
06.2017 - Current
Vice President - Saudi Employment
Takamol Holding
05.2014 - 06.2017
Senior Business Analyst, Strategic Development & Planning
TALEMIA
10.2012 - 04.2014
Project Manager - Strategy
King abdullah bin Abdulaziz Public Education Development Project (Tatweer)
05.2011 - 10.2012
Consulting & Advisory Supervisor
KPMG
01.2007 - 01.2011
Software Developer
Sterling Internet Solutions
11.2006 - 09.2007
General Management Program - Business Administration and Management, General
Harvard Business School
Masters - Leadership & Management
University of La Verne
Bachelors of Science - Information and Computer Science
University of California, Irvine
Board certified - Business Administration and Management, General
IMD