Saudi Chemical accepts Acting CEO resignation, Abdulsalam Al-Ghamdi takes helm
In a statement to Tadawul, the company noted that the new CEO holds a master's degree in business administration (MBA) from The University of Hull, United Kingdom and a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from King Saud University.
Al-Ghamdi worked as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Aerospace and Aviation Sector at Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI).
He has more than 20 years of experience in the military and civil Industries. He worked at SAMI Advanced Electronics Co. as the Vice President for Sales and Business Development.
Additionally, he served as the CEO and a board member at INTRA Defense Technologies, in addition to holding leadership roles at other prominent industrial companies in the Kingdom. He was responsible for leading a wide range of business activities and national initiatives across various sectors.
Al-Ghamdi is a current board member in National Committee for Military Industry at the Saudi Chambers.
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