Fahad Al Akeel

Purpose: Spearheaded Saudi Payments as the national authority in digital payments, empowering the payment ecosystem with secure, reliable, interoperable, and accessible services, promoting innovation to reinforce the financial sector within the Kingdom • Collaborated with SAMA and CMA, implementing innovative fintech solutions • Directed a team of professionals, providing mentorship to achieve alignment with fintech goals • Led strategic initiatives with SAMA and CMA, modernizing payment infrastructures • Spearheaded the integration of advanced technologies from global partners to enhance efficiency • Piloted digital payment integration to support the transition to a cashless society • Strengthened financial sector resilience, implementing security measures to secure payment systems • Built relationships with banks and fintech companies to create an integrated payment ecosystem • Developed initiatives to expand access to services through digital means

Purpose: Drove the enhancement of lifestyle and living experience across cities in the Kingdom as part of Vision 2030, achieve regional & global excellence in selected professional sports, & develop diverse entertainment opportunities to meet population needs • Directed and coordinated multiple strategic initiatives to improve livability and entertainment • Orchestrated the planning, funding, and resource allocation for new entertainment venues • Engage with government bodies, key stakeholders, & international partners to execute programs • Steer the rollout of digital services & urban planning to elevate standards • Championed a culture of encouraging creative solutions to achieve program objectives

Purpose: Streamlined the strategic vision and direction to align strategies and policies with organizational goals, driving Vision 2030 initiatives, building a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to adapt to challenges and enhance operational readiness • Drove the development & execution of Najm’s strategy to deliver customer service excellence • Recruited & hired key talent to revitalize outdated processes and drive the company forward • Established and led the Strategy department, working closely with the Ministry of Interior • Implemented governance frameworks & protocols, ensuring adherence to industry standards • Drove a culture of accountability & transparency, leading initiatives to improve governance • Streamlined the strategic vision and direction to align strategies with goals and drive Vision 2030 • Executed business practices, budgetary projections, program management, & strategy development • Led overall P&L performance, financial and operational & endorsed annual business plans

Purpose: Drove the strategic vision and execution of transformative initiatives that optimized operational efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, and ensured sustainable growth, contributing to the bank's long-term profitability and market leadership • Elevated organizational skill sets and readiness through comprehensive change management initiatives • Led strategic financial planning and cost control efforts, optimizing resource allocation • Enhanced operational efficiency and revenue growth, overseeing business transformation initiatives • Collaborated with key stakeholders and board members to align transformation efforts • Drove a culture of continuous improvement to adapt to evolving challenges • Developed transformation roadmaps aligned with goals to guide the bank through digital innovation • Created and implemented risk mitigation strategies to address potential challenges • Steered all owned real estate, driving value through strategic asset management to optimize the value • Directed & inspired multidisciplinary teams to execute strategic initiatives • Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate the success of transformation initiatives • Designed and implemented customer-centric strategies that enhance service delivery