Tawfeeq Al-Sadoon
RIYADH
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in communication and presentation skills, technology integration capabilities, and strategic planning. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities, creativity, and innovation while fostering teamwork and adaptability in diverse environments. Committed to leveraging flexibility and forward-thinking strategies to drive impactful results and support organizational growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
3982
3982
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of security & General Manager - Red Sea Security RSS
Red Sea Global
RIYADH
07.2022 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Establishing and leading RSS; a pioneer tourism security subsidiary under RSG focusing on the provision of hospitality security within the Vision 2030 destinations.
- Establishing and leading RSS; a pioneer tourism security subsidiary under RSG focusing on the provision of hospitality security within the Vision 2030 destinations.
- Standardized security protocols across all sites to maintain consistent practices.
- Optimized surveillance system capabilities for improved monitoring and threat detection.
- Led security operations in a high-risk environment, ensuring safe and secure premises.
Executive Director
Red Sea Global
RIYADH
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Leading the establishment of security strategies in The Red Sea Development Company & AMAALA project, currently carrying out different projects in the Red Sea zone in line with KSA Vision 2030.
- Leading the establishment of security strategies in The Red Sea Development Company & AMAALA project, currently carrying out different projects in the Red Sea zone in line with KSA Vision 2030.
- Championed sustainability initiatives, showcasing corporate social responsibility commitment.
- Provided direction during critical decision-making process to enable strategic growth.
- Implemented operational efficiencies, resulting in improved productivity.
Security consultant
Self employed
RIYADH
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Participation in security master planning for megaprojects, review and analysis of risk assessment studies, and development of security structures in semi government authorities.
- Delivered detailed reports on current threat landscape; provided actionable insights for decision-making.
- Created robust contingency plans to handle any possible disruptions in routine operations.
- Streamlined communication between departments, optimised overall effectiveness of security operations.
- Reviewed and updated emergency response plans; heightened readiness in crisis situations.
- Managed complex security projects from initiation to completion, exceeding client expectations.
Director of Industrial Security
Saudi Chemical Company
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Establish the Safety & Security function in SCC, supervise the HCIS compliance projects in SCC sites, and manage the relationship with various MOI sectors.
Director General, Security affairs & HSE
Economic Cities Authority
King Abdullah Economic City, Jeddah
04.2013 - 03.2016
- Develop and oversee a sustainable world-class integrated Safety and Security module that is fully aligned with MOI, and to develop regulations, policies and standards that elevates the socio-economic composition and life style for the Economic Cities.
- Enforced compliance measures for adherence to industry standards.
- Conducted strategic planning sessions to drive corporate objectives.
- Coordinated large scale projects with successful outcomes.
- Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
Director of Safety & Security
Economic Cities Authority
King Abdullah Economic City, Jeddah
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Establish the Safety & Security function in ECA, work as SPOC with MOI and all security related agencies, establish King Abdullah Port security model, participate and provide leadership on various committees, councils.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
- Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
- Directed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones.
Colonel IT Manager & Member of Security Sector Committee
MOI - Special Security Forces
RIYADH
06.1991 - 01.2013
- Responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing IT-related activities of the SSF. Work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support technology solutions.
- Facilitated inter-department communication for smooth flow of information and orders.
- Ensured optimal resource allocation with careful planning and management.
- Led successful missions for increased national security.
- Provided vital strategic advice to senior officials.
- Coordinated team training exercises to comply with organisational standards.
- Applied procedures and regulations for maximum compliance.
- Oversaw administration involved in troop deployment to maintain accurate reporting.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to forecast future needs and identify areas for improvement.
Education
Diploma - Security Studies
King Fahd Security College
Diploma - Education & Teaching methods
King Fahd Security College
Bachelor’s degree - computer sciences & Information Systems
King Saud University
RiyadhSkills
- Communication & presentation skills
- Technology integration capabilities
- Teamwork
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Creativity and innovation
- Flexibility & adaptability
Personal Information
- Place of birth: Saudi Arabia
- Date of birth: 06/11/65
- Nationality: Saudi
Custom
- Special Security Skills, Special Forces Training Center, Riyadh, 1992
- Management Of Data Centers, Institute of Public Administration, Riyadh, 1993
- Shooting Specialist, Special Forces Training Center, Riyadh, 1996
- Internet: A Security Perspective, Naif Academy, Bierut, 1999
- Technology and Counter Terrorism, Police Academy, Dubai, 2004
- IT new management methods, Creative Consultation, Kuala Lumpur, 2008
- Microsoft MOF training for executives, National Information Center, Riyadh, 2010
- E-Government and security, National security academy, Riyadh, 2012
- Management Leadership, National Information Center, Riyadh, 2012
- Quality Management, Hail University, Hail, 2013
- Competency Based Interview, HRD, Jeddah, 2014
- Occupational Health & Safety Management System ISO 45001, Intlco, Amman, 2018
Accomplishments
Honored as one of the Top 15 HSE Leaders in the Middle East at 2025 HSE Week – KSA
Timeline
Head of security & General Manager - Red Sea Security RSS
Red Sea Global
07.2022 - 04.2025
Executive Director
Red Sea Global
08.2021 - 04.2025
Security consultant
Self employed
07.2019 - 07.2021
Director of Industrial Security
Saudi Chemical Company
03.2016 - 06.2019
Director General, Security affairs & HSE
Economic Cities Authority
04.2013 - 03.2016
Director of Safety & Security
Economic Cities Authority
01.2013 - 01.2014
Colonel IT Manager & Member of Security Sector Committee
MOI - Special Security Forces
06.1991 - 01.2013
Diploma - Education & Teaching methods
King Fahd Security College
Diploma - Security Studies
King Fahd Security College
Bachelor’s degree - computer sciences & Information Systems
King Saud University
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