Experience and qualifications
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
DOWNLOAD CV (PDF) ↓Feb 2023 – Present
Founding Director of Shared Services
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Houbara Conservation Foundation
Led the Foundation's transition from an incubated programme to an independent entity. Established its governance, operating model, policies, systems and controls for eight integrated functions.
•Secured more than SAR 100 million in long-term capitalisation and established independent treasury capabilities and financial controls
•Established a scalable cloud-based IT environment and digital foundation prepared for future AI integration
•Translated Vision 2030-aligned mandates into operating priorities, KPIs and performance routines
Feb 2023 – Jun 2026
Senior Shared Services Manager
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority
Held concurrently with the Foundation role from February 2023 to June 2026. Directed the Foundation's legal and financial separation while maintaining continuity of critical conservation activities.
•Implemented digital-first workflows and automation that reduced administrative friction by approximately 35%, redirecting capacity toward higher-value work
•Aligned Civil Service requirements with private-sector operating practices while maintaining audit readiness
Dec 2022 – Present
Independent Board Member
Thirty Lines Company Ltd
Provide independent oversight of strategic direction and governance.
•Strengthen the company's institutional readiness for future investment rounds
Sep 2019 – Feb 2023
Shared Services Manager
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)
Strengthened shared services, governance and internal controls, and led digital transformation and workflow modernisation to improve service delivery.
•Aligned policies and processes with ISO standards and international legal benchmarks, supporting audit readiness and board-level risk oversight
Sep 2017 – Sep 2019
Analyst
Hassana Investment Company (HIC)
Supported investment operations and back-office functions serving multi-billion SAR institutional portfolios.
•Contributed to shared services analytics on operating costs and efficiency
Aug 2014 – Aug 2017
Hospital Assistant I, Research Centre
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Managed research data and regulatory documentation, maintaining accuracy and adherence to protocols.
Feb 2008 – Jul 2014
Media Office Assistant / Operations Coordinator
Aldanah Media Company
Coordinated day-to-day media operations in a fast-paced commercial environment.
CORE EXPERIENCE
Institution building and operating models
Entity establishment · Operating model design
Shared services and operational improvement
Shared services strategy · Performance management and KPIs
Financial sustainability and treasury
Long-term capitalisation · Treasury capabilities and financial controls
Governance, risk and internal controls
Governance · Risk and compliance · Internal controls
Digital transformation and automation
Digital workflows · Automation · AI integration preparedness
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Houbara Conservation Foundation · Feb 2023 – Present · Founding Director of Shared Services
More than SAR 100 millionlong-term capitalisation secured
Establishing an independent Foundation
- Context
- The Foundation was transitioning from an incubated programme to an independent entity.
- My contribution
- Established the governance, operating model, policies, systems and controls for eight integrated functions, alongside independent treasury capabilities and a digital foundation prepared for future AI integration.
- Outcome
- Secured more than SAR 100 million in long-term capitalisation and established the institutional foundations for independent operation.
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority · Feb 2023 – Jun 2026 · Senior Shared Services Manager (Concurrent Appointment)
About 35%reduction in administrative friction
Completing the Foundation's transition
- Context
- The Foundation required legal and financial separation from the Authority while conservation activities continued.
- My contribution
- Directed the separation and implemented digital-first workflows and automation during the transition.
- Outcome
- Completed the institutional transition in June 2026 and redirected capacity toward higher-value work.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION
MBA
Saudi Electronic University
EDUCATION
Bachelor of E-Commerce
Saudi Electronic University
EDUCATION
Executive Leadership Programme
ESADE Business School
EDUCATION
2030 Leaders Programme
Misk Foundation
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Angel Investing Unlocked
500 Global · 2025
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CME-1
Capital Markets Academy · 2024
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators · 2021
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PRINCE2 Practitioner
Axelos · 2019
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
aPHRi (Associate Professional in Human Resources – International)
HRCI · 2019
CAREER SINCE 2008
CAREER SINCE 2008EXPLORE THE YEARS · ← →
2026
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Houbara Conservation Foundation
Founding Director of Shared Services
Led the Foundation's transition from an incubated programme to an independent entity. Established its governance, operating model, policies, systems and controls for eight integrated functions.
The concurrent Authority appointment concluded in June following the Foundation transition.
EXAMPLES OF THE FOUNDATION’S EIGHT FUNCTIONS
Finance · HR · Legal · IT · Marketing · Safety
2008
2012
2016
2020
2024
2026