GCBR Expert

Engr. Saleh AlKatheer

GCBR role:

Member, GCBR Expert Network

Job title:

Managing Director

Organisation:

AlKifah Holding

Based in:

Saudi Arabia

Geographic focus:

Middle East

Languages: English, Arabic

Saleh is a distinguished executive leader and Certified Board Director with over 20 years of proven success in driving large-scale organizational transformation and shaping national industry policy. Currently serving as the Managing Director of AlKifah Construction, he oversees a diverse SAR 2 billion portfolio, specializing in aligning complex corporate operations with the strategic benchmarks of Saudi Vision 2030. Governance & Board Leadership Saleh brings a sophisticated understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and fiduciary oversight to the boardroom. As a Board Member for Kifah Construction Company and AlFateh Soccer Club, he has been instrumental in guiding long-term business strategies and ensuring financial transparency for prominent regional organizations. His expertise is particularly deep in executive compensation and leadership succession, having served on multiple Nomination & Remuneration Committees (NRC), including Tamweel AlOula. In these capacities, he bridges the gap between board-level directives and executive performance to foster sustainable value creation and organizational stability. Policy Influence & National Impact A recognized architect of the Kingdom’s regulatory environment, Saleh leverages his role as a Misk 2030 Leader and Chairman of the Contractors' Committee at the Chamber of Commerce to influence national-level strategies. He has been a pivotal voice within the Council of Saudi Chambers, contributing to significant policy shifts—most notably the optimization of localization (Saudization) targets. By recalibrating these targets, he helped create a framework that ensures compliance with national workforce goals while maintaining the operational viability of the private sector. Operational Transformation & Commercial Scale Throughout his tenure as Group COO of AlKifah Holding, Saleh spearheaded the digital and operational modernization of over 25 business units. He directed the end-to-end implementation of SAP and established centralized shared services that realized over 30% in cost savings and a 25% increase in efficiency. His commercial acumen is underscored by a track record of securing high-value contracts through strategic client partnerships, including a flagship SAR 700 million project for a PIF-owned entity headquarters. Professional Foundation Saleh’s leadership is anchored by a Bachelor’s in Petroleum Engineering and an MBA, with a career foundation built at Saudi Aramco. As a member of the Saudi Leadership Society, he remains dedicated to fostering high-performance cultures and driving the Kingdom's industrial and digital evolution.

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