Khalid Al-Dhubaib, MBA

Chief Investment Officer | Board Member | Visionary Leader in Strategic Planning & Project Management | Driving Transformational Growth in Finance, Investment, and Government

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

I am a visionary force with over 16 years of leadership in driving transformational success across industries—spanning finance, investment, government, real estate, and banking. My career is built on a foundation of strategic insight and operational excellence, with a proven track record of elevating organizations through dynamic growth strategies. As a Chief Investment Officer and Board Member, I have consistently delivered high-impact results, such as reducing company losses by 80% at the Saudi Industrial Export Company and spearheading initiatives that propelled the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology’s ranking from 7th to 2nd among Saudi ministries. I thrive on creating value by aligning investment strategies with long-term business objectives, overseeing project portfolios worth billions, and building cross-functional teams that achieve operational excellence. My approach blends data-driven decision-making with innovative problem-solving, ensuring that every challenge is met with forward-thinking solutions. My core expertise spans: ✅ Visionary Leadership & Strategic Planning. ✅ Project Management Excellence & PMO Development. ✅ Financial Stewardship & Risk Mitigation. ✅ Cross-Functional Team Leadership. ✅ Driving Digital & Operational Transformation. ✅ Sustainable Growth & Investment Alignment.

Experience

  • Chief Investment Officer at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
    Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Saudi Industrial Export Company (7 yrs 7 mos)
    • Board Member
      May 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

    • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
      Present

      ✅ Provided strategic direction and governance oversight for the company’s long-term growth and financial stability. ✅ Actively contributed to the Executive and Investment Committee, guiding critical financial decisions and operational strategies.

    • Member, Executive and Investment Committee
      May 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

    • Saudi Arabia
      Present

      ✅ Played a key role in driving investment strategies and operational improvements within the company. ✅ Collaborated with other board members to reduce losses by 80%, significantly improving financial performance.

  • Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia (5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Advisor & GM of Universal Services Obligation at Postal and Logistics Services Deputyship
      Jan 2020 - Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
      ✅ Navigated and executed deputyship strategies to ensure operational success and the achievement of KPIs, driving alignment with the ministry's overall vision. ✅ Developed and refined strategic plans to enhance postal and logistics services, ensuring they aligned with national and organizational objectives under Saudi Vision 2030. ✅ Provided expert consultancy on policymaking, offering strategic recommendations and insights directly to the Deputy Minister on high-level governmental decisions. ✅ Represented the Deputy Minister in all day-to-day activities, including strategic planning and policy execution, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across government entities. ✅ Efficiently allocated financial resources and staff to accomplish ministry objectives, optimizing operational efficiency and improving service delivery. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: ✔️ Chairman, Postal Universal Services Obligation Committee (Sep 2020 – Oct 2023). ✔️ Member, Confidential Committee (May 2020 – Present). ✔️ Member, Fiscal Balance Committee (Aug 2019 – Aug 2022).

    • Chairman, Postal Universal Services Obligation Committee
      Sep 2020 - Aug 2023 · 3 yrs

      Led the implementation of national postal services regulations, ensuring compliance with governmental standards.

    • Member, Confidential Committee
      May 2020 - Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Contributed to the review and approval of high-level confidential projects, ensuring proper governance and security.

    • Member, Fiscal Balance Committee
      Aug 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Provided strategic financial oversight to ensure that the ministry’s budget was balanced and aligned with government objectives.

    • Chairman, Contractors’ Pre-Qualification Committee
      Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Oversaw the selection and qualification of contractors for government projects, ensuring adherence to standards and efficiency.

    • GM of Initiatives Management
      Dec 2017 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Saudi Arabia
      ✅ Founded and established the Initiatives Management and Project Management Office (PMO), taking full control of departmental policies, procedures, and recruitment, ensuring efficient project execution and management. ✅ Led a team of Project Managers overseeing 17 major initiatives, comprising over 200 projects with a total budget of SAR 17 billion, aligning project strategies with the ministry’s long-term goals and national objectives. ✅ Provided critical guidance in project meetings, resolving issues and aligning project objectives with key performance metrics to ensure successful implementation. ✅ Championed the operational processes of both MCIT and its PMOs, conducting periodic assessments to ensure compliance with organizational standards and tools. ✅ Steered MCIT’s ranking from 7th to 2nd among Saudi ministries in 2019 through exceptional leadership in project management, strategic planning, and execution. ✅ Awarded the Minister’s Award in 2019 for leading the best working team at MCIT, recognizing excellence in project management and organizational performance. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: ✔️ Member, Fiscal Balance Committee (Aug 2019 – Aug 2022). ✔️ Chairman, Contractors' Pre-Qualification Committee (Jan 2018 – Jan 2020).

  • Senior Project Portfolio Manager (PMO) at Al Rajhi Bank
    Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

    ✅ Led the strategy, transformation, and change management initiatives across the bank’s project management office (PMO), aligning project objectives with the bank’s broader strategic goals. ✅ Spearheaded the development and execution of project management frameworks, ensuring seamless integration of business processes and optimizing project delivery outcomes. ✅ Directed a diverse portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring they met performance metrics and adhered to timelines and budgets. ✅ Drove the bank’s transformation initiatives by implementing cutting-edge project management tools and methodologies, which improved operational efficiency and project visibility. ✅ Collaborated with senior leadership to manage change initiatives, ensuring that transformation programs were effectively communicated and adopted across all levels of the organization. ✅ Conceptualized project blueprints while identifying KPIs and risks to minimize critical issues and maximize project output. ✅ Streamlined policies and procedures to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.

  • Senior Project Manager (PMO) at TakaMoL Holding
    Jan 2016 - Oct 2016 · 10 mos

    ✅ Directed the initiation, planning, and execution of high-impact projects across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with the organization’s business objectives and strategic goals. ✅ Strengthened project designs and implementation through the development of risk mitigation strategies and quality assurance processes, ensuring successful project outcomes. ✅ Managed a portfolio of projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation, enhance project timelines, and ensure the achievement of project KPIs. ✅ Led change management efforts, driving the adoption of new project management methodologies and tools to increase operational efficiency and streamline project execution. ✅ Engaged with senior leadership to deliver key insights on project progress, performance metrics, and opportunities for process improvements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.