Riyadh Region
I build technology businesses in Saudi Arabia and turn AI, digital infrastructure, and market-entry opportunities into commercial growth. I am a Riyadh-based executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across China and the Middle East, combining Saudi market-entry execution, government/regulatory navigation, enterprise AI applications, data center build and operations, Tencent BlueKing-based AIOps, and large-scale business building. My background is relevant to Saudi Arabia's AI and digital infrastructure market: - Built a Saudi operation from zero: licensing, local setup, team building, government coordination, and localization - Independently built VoxSign.ai as an AI application product in spare time using AI-assisted coding, taking it from concept toward commercial readiness - Worked on data center construction and operations programs and AI-enabled operations initiatives - Implemented AIOps using Tencent BlueKing product platform for operational workflows, intelligent maintenance, and enterprise infrastructure environments - Supported large-scale server operations involving about 20,000 servers for one of China's largest brokerages - Founded and scaled a technology platform to 10M+ users and RMB 800M annual GMV, with full P&L ownership and a 300-person team - Started my career at Huawei across R&D, product, and sales; earned R&D Process Optimization First Prize and Top Sales recognition What I do best: - Chief AI Officer / Head of AI leadership - Enterprise AI applications and AI transformation - AI-assisted product development and automation - AI infrastructure, data center build/operations, and AIOps - Saudi market entry, government/regulatory coordination, and localization - China-KSA strategic partnerships and cross-border execution - P&L leadership and scale-up execution I am focused on leadership roles in Saudi Arabia: Chief AI Officer, Head of AI, AI Transformation Director, AI Applications Director, AI Product / Platform Director, Country Director, Commercial Director, Strategic Partnerships Director, Saudi Market Entry Lead, and Data Center Business Development Director. Contact: [email protected] Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Built VoxSign.ai as an independent AI application product, developed in spare time using AI-assisted coding and now approaching commercial readiness.
Leading the complete market entry and establishment of Dingdong Fresh's operations in Saudi Arabia — a 0-to-1 mandate covering every aspect of building a new business in the Kingdom. • Built the entire Saudi operation from scratch: legal entity formation, MISA licensing, CR registration, government approvals, office setup, and team recruitment • Serve as the sole senior executive on the ground, directly managing HR, finance, administration, legal affairs, and government relations • Developed strategic relationships with Saudi government bodies, navigating Vision 2030 regulations, Saudization requirements, and SAGIA/MISA frameworks • Adapting Dingdong's proven fresh grocery e-commerce model to Middle Eastern consumer behavior, logistics infrastructure, and regulatory requirements • Overseeing supplier development, cold chain logistics setup, and technology platform localization for the Saudi market • Represented Dingdong Fresh at international conferences including MACH Alliance X Forum in London
Led comprehensive business operations at the intersection of AI and enterprise technology, driving the company's strategic direction and market positioning in the data center solutions industry. • Oversaw strategic direction, business development, and operational execution for data center solutions integrating AI and intelligent maintenance services • Positioned the company as an industry leader in AI-powered data center management and AIOps, serving enterprise clients across multiple industries • Managed technology roadmap, sales pipeline, partnerships, and cross-functional teams • Drove seamless integration of AI capabilities into enterprise data center operations, delivering measurable efficiency gains for clients • Led business transformation initiatives that strengthened the company's competitive position in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market • Responsible for full P&L, team management, and strategic partnerships with technology vendors and enterprise customers
Led growth strategy and external partnerships at a major cross-border e-commerce platform founded by one of Tencent's co-founders. • Developed and implemented innovative growth strategies that delivered substantial gains in revenue and market share for cross-border e-commerce operations • Led external partnerships, business development, and ecosystem collaboration across the entire cross-border value chain • Established KPI-driven strategic frameworks to optimize business decisions and resource allocation across business units • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities and create customized growth plans for key business segments • Strengthened the company's competitive positioning in the highly competitive cross-border e-commerce landscape