Dynamic and results-driven Chief Operations Officer

" Dynamic and results-driven Chief Operations Officer with over 23 years of progressive leadership
experience in capital markets, trading operations, and financial infrastructure modernization. Proven
track record of transforming complex organisations by driving operational excellence, streamlining
processes, and implementing digital innovation across high-stakes environments. At Saudi Exchange,
led the end-to-end overhaul of trading systems, XBRL integration, and ETF market development,
significantly enhancing efficiency and institutional investor confidence. Adept at delivering measurable
business outcomes, including cost reductions, 99.9% system uptime, and a 50% improvement in
disclosure reporting timelines. Known for building trusted relationships with regulators and key
stakeholders, aligning strategic initiatives—such ,such as VWAP methodology and fixed income
restructuring—with . 2030 A seasoned leader with a strong focus
on mentoring high-performing teams, ensuring business continuity, and embedding ESG and regulatory
compliance into the operational framework. Core expertise includes capital markets strategy, risk
mitigation, P&L optimization, cross-border stakeholder engagement, and large-scale transformation
execution. "
Serial No: 222286
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Skills keywords: strong leadership skills, technical skills, risk management, operational excellence, general trading director, infrastructure, system administration
Qualifications:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Manchester, UK

Bachelor of Accounting
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Personal Information:

Seasoned operations executive with 20+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams, optimising processes, and driving profitability across multiple regions.

  • Chief Operations Officer
    Saudi Exchange ( Currently working )
    4 years, 10 months ( Apr, 2021 - Feb, 2026 )
Employment Sought: Permanent
Current Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Top 5 countries interested in working in: Arabia, Saudi, Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, United Arab Emirates