Saad Al-Ahmari

Director - Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) @ Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN

About

An impact-driven and people-focused Executive with the ability to spearhead HR transformation across national portfolios. With extensive experience in building HR capabilities, driving workforce localization, and delivering large-scale HR solutions for complex business launches across diverse sectors. Aligning human capital strategies with national priorities and business objectives to enable operational readiness and long-term growth. I am known for shaping multi-sector transformation through innovative HR strategies, embedding scalable people frameworks, and leading cultural integration that strengthens organizational resilience. Driving organizational design, talent acquisition, leadership development, HR policy governance, and operational excellence, and bridging strategic foresight with practical execution to guide organizations through change and enable growth targets. I have successfully championed workforce localization initiatives, appointing high-potential Saudi Nationals into leadership roles and building sustainable leadership pipelines that enhance institutional capacity. Developing and implementing competitive compensation and benefits frameworks that attract top talent and deliver measurable returns on investment, strengthening market competitiveness, and aligning with organizational strategies. I hold a BA in Business Administration from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, and I am certified in Human Resources Practice by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Talent Developer, Workforce Development, Strategic Communications, HR Solutions, Compensation Strategies, Internal Communications, Organizational Culture, Employee Grievance, Relationship Development, Strategy, Teamwork, Presentations, Job Creation, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Human Resources Leadership, Strategic Human Resource Planning, Stakeholder Management, Government Relations

Experience

Director - Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN

2024-5 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Spearhead strategic execution of HR across multi-site entertainment complexes to drive operational readiness, guarantee talent alignment, and embed people-centric governance, promoting compliance through clarity, flexibility & supporting Vision 2030 • Lead HR business partnering to guarantee operational support through HR solutions • Build and operationalize teams to deliver localized services and promote an agile performance • Design & review strategy-aligned manpower plans to determine workforce requirements • Establish and embed policies and procedures to drive consistency and deliver targets • Pioneer compensation and benefits frameworks to tailor packages and drive market competitiveness

Human Resources Director

Kayanee

2022-10 - 2023-10 · 1 yr 1 mo

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Established and led the comprehensive HR function from inception to operational maturity to support the organization’s business strategy, drive long-term growth, and guide people-related processes during the formation phase under the PIF umbrella • Translated the PIF’s overarching HR policies and procedures to meet the specific needs • Led full-cycle talent acquisition for the leadership team to hire functional leaders • Collaborated with external consultants to support company-wide operational setup

Regional Director of HR & Government Affairs

IHG Hotels & Resorts

2020-1 - 2022-10 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Built the regional HR & Government Affairs function, supported expansion in line with Vision 2030 & drove development of a local corporate head office to establish IHG’s entity in KSA and position operations within the local business environment • Established the regional corporate office and led government relations activities • Spearheaded and monitored the HR strategy and aligned operations with global corporate standards • Provide counsel on policy, compliance, organizational design, and workforce engagement • Developed and rolled out communication strategies & training programs to engage employees • Navigated change management and cultural integration to drive alignment with local dynamics

Head of Human Resources

Boeing

2015-7 - 2019-12 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Saudi Arabia

Initiated major programs and drove workforce development in alignment with nationalization and growth strategies to localize and strengthen Boeing’s HR capabilities and bridge the gap between regional offices and its expanding presence in the KSA • Built a local HR team to drive the strategic expansion & transition support to an in-country capability • Led planning and coordination to enable workforce integration & project delivery • Designed talent development programs, built capability frameworks & career pathways