Tahir Mahmood

Tahir Mahmood is an accomplished risk and compliance executive with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as Chief Risk Officer at ACWA Power since September 2024, Tahir previously held the role of Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Chief Audit Executive (A) at Saudi Electricity Company from July 2021 to October 2024, where responsibilities included enterprise risk management, compliance, business continuity management, and ESG initiatives. At UK Power Networks, as Head of Risk and Assurance from January 2019 to July 2021, Tahir managed multiple teams focused on internal audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Earlier roles include leadership positions in risk and controls at Camelot, Centrica, British Gas, and National Grid, contributing to risk frameworks and SOX compliance. Tahir holds a BSc Hon in Business Finance from Aston University and has additional qualifications from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences.