Ahmad al-Alshaikh

Ahmad Al-Alshaikh is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the mining and chemical industries, currently serving as the Chief Transformation Officer at Ma'aden since April 2011. Ahmad has held various leadership positions, including Chief of Staff and Commercial Director for Africa, Americas, and Europe, where responsibilities encompassed strategy design, customer retention, and global sales management. Ahmad's background includes significant roles in phosphate marketing, where expertise in market intelligence and product development has driven growth strategies and optimized marketing efforts. Prior to Ma'aden, Ahmad worked as a Senior Analyst at SABIC, focusing on performance analysis and benchmarking. Educational credentials include an MBA from the University of Southampton, executive education from INSEAD and Harvard Business School, and a BS in Industrial Engineering from King AbdulAziz University.