Eng. Majed H. Al-Ghamdi is a seasoned banking professional with over 18 years of leadership experience across key positions at leading financial institutions. He currently serves as Chief Wholesale Officer at Riyad Bank, following a distinguished career at Saudi National Bank (SNB), where he held pivotal roles, including Chief Executive Officer of Retail Banking.
Professional Journey:
Eng. Al-Ghamdi began his banking career in risk management at NCB, achieving significant milestones that propelled him to senior leadership roles within the organization. He later transitioned to Corporate Banking, where he served as SEVP Head of Corporate Banking Group.
During his tenure as CEO of Retail Banking at SNB, Eng. Al-Ghamdi spearheaded transformative initiatives, resulting in remarkable profitability growth and an unprecedented increase in market share.
In his latest career chapter, he was appointed Chief Whole Officer at Riyad Bank, where he continues to lead with a forward-thinking vision and exceptional operational expertise.
Board Memberships:
Leveraging his extensive financial expertise, Eng. Al-Ghamdi has held several board and committee memberships in prominent institutions. He served on the Risk Committee of SNB Capital’s Board of Directors and as a Board Member and Chair of the Credit and Risk Committees at Turkiye Finans Katılım Bankası.
Academic Background:
Eng. Al-Ghamdi holds a Master’s degree in Risk Management from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from King Abdulaziz University. Committed to continuous professional development, he has completed advanced executive programs, including the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard University and the Executive Development Program (EDP) at the University of Pennsylvania.
