Sultan Alshehri (Phd,Certified ICAgile,PSM I,XPF,)

Executive Director of Innovation & Strategy

About

Technology and business leader with 15+ years spanning industry, academia, and complex project delivery. I have built cross-border teams, launched AI startups, and led projects in autonomous vehicles, legal tech, healthcare, academic platforms, and smart mobility. As Executive Director of Innovation & Strategy at 6GforAI, I drive the company’s vision and oversee AI platforms across education, employment, travel, and research. My past roles include Director of KSA-Autonomous Vehicles, Assistant Professor and Head of Computer Science at Majmaah University, CEO of ClassDig, and Managing Director of Logicdots. Combining deep technical expertise with business acumen, I excel in execution, team leadership, strategic planning, and digital transformation, consistently delivering scalable solutions aligned with national priorities.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

AI for Mobility, Technical Training Programs, Vision Setting and Execution, Executive Leadership, Business Development, Agile Project Management, Leadership Development, Cloud Computing, Business Strategy, Software Architecture, Cybersecurity consultant , Software Architecture, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Cybersecurity, Software Metrics , Mobile Agent, Software Modeling, Software Design, Extreme Programming, Requirements Engineering

Experience

Executive Director of Innovation & Strategy

6GforAI

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

•Directed the long-term innovation strategy and product roadmap across a portfolio of AI-driven platforms aligned with national digital priorities. •Led user-centered design and iterative development processes to ensure optimal product-market fit and platform scalability. •Established strategic partnerships with universities, government bodies, and international research institutions to enhance innovation capacity. •Positioned the company as a national leader in applied AI by launching flagship platforms like TheAcademicLink, Seat, and Solo4AI.

PMO

KSA-AV

2021-6 - 2024-5 · 3 yrs

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Oshawa , Canada

- Driving the localization of AV technology in Saudi Arabia. - Leading training and educational programs that have taught over 600 students and numerous automotive industry professionals.

Assistant Professor

جامعة المجمعة | Majmaah University

2016-9 - 2024-4 · 7 yrs 8 mos

Majmaah

- Served as Vice President of Academic Affairs. - Served Computer Science Department as Head.

COO – International Divisions

Arab Observer

2015-2 - 2016-2 · 1 yr 1 mo

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Led and managed cross-functional teams comprising 150 professionals across multiple regions, including Canada, Ukraine, Saudi, Egypt, India, and Turkey, ensuring seamless coordination between offshore and onshore teams. - Oversaw project execution from planning to delivery,

CEO & Founder

ClassDig

2013-1 - 2016-2 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Led the development of innovative educational applications incorporating AI technology. - Designed a comprehensive platform that connected students, teachers, parents, school managers, and the Ministry of Education