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OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR BEAT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Great people make great things that change the world.

Rooted in integrity, leading with purpose, caring for all, excellent and recognizing the strength of collaboration, our leadership team directly reflects our values. We’re proud to introduce our Board of Directors and Executive Team.

DRIVING EVERY BEAT WITH INTEGRITY

Supported by robust, world-class corporate governance standards and procedures, the Nahdi  Board of Directors brings a wealth of expertise earned from decades of experience in key positions across a diverse range of multinational corporations.

Saleh Salem Bin Mahfouz

Saleh Salem Bin Mahfouz

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

An accomplished business leader, Mr. Bin Mahfouz was appointed Chairman of Nahdi’s Board of Directors in 2021. He also chairs the boards of SEDCO Holding, Red Sea Markets Company, Red Sea Market for Real Estate, Al Mahmal Development, Numu Real Estate Development Company, Chairman of the Investment Committee and Board member at Khumasia Tabah Holding Company, and Board member at Al Khomasiah International Real Estate Development Company.

Mr. Bin Mahfouz has a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Amer Al Nahdi

Abdullah Amer Al Nahdi

VICE CHAIRMAN

Mr. Al-Nahdi was appointed to the position of Vice Chairman in 2021. He holds a number of business leadership positions, including Chairman of AlNahdi Holding Company, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Al Nahdi Humanitarian Institution, Board Member at King Salman Center for Disability Research, Endowments of King Abdulaziz University, General Director of Nahdi Transportation Company, and Dose Fitness Company.

Mr. Al-Nahdi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

Abdelelah Salem Bin Mahfouz

Abdelelah Salem Bin Mahfouz

BOARD MEMBER

Abdelelah Bin Mahfouz joined the Nahdi board in 2021. An accomplished business leader, Mr. Bin Mahfouz is also Vice Chairman of the Saudi Economic and Development Holding Company (SEDCO), a position he has held since 2017.

In addition, Bin Mahfouz is Chairman at Methak Holding Company, Vice Chairman at Salem bin Mahfouz Foundation (SBMF), a non-profit organization specialized in the qualitative grants in the field of education, empowerment and community development and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Al Mehwar Investment Holding Company.

He graduated from Ohio State University in 1975 with a BA in Business Administration.

Yasser Joharji

Yasser Joharji

Board Member & Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Joharji was appointed Nahdi’s CEO  and board member in 2014 and 2021 respectively. With over 28 years of sectorial experience, Mr. Joharji has held a number of leadership positions at Unilever Saudi Arabia and the Savola Group.

He holds a BA in Industrial Engineering from King Saud University in Riyadh.

Abdulatif Bin Ali Al-Seif

Abdulatif Bin Ali Al-Seif

BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Al-Nahdi was appointed to the position of Vice Chairman in 2021. He holds a number of business leadership positions, including Chairman of AlNahdi Holding Company, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Al Nahdi Humanitarian Institution, Board Member at King Salman Center for Disability Research, Endowments of King Abdulaziz University, General Director of Nahdi Transportation Company, and Dose Fitness Company.

Mr. Al-Nahdi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.

Romain Voog

Romain Voog

BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Voog was appointed to the Nahdi Board in 2021. A seasoned digital and retail senior executive, he is a Board member and Director at GetGo Carsharing and previously held senior positions at OLX Group, Airbnb and Amazon.

Mr. Voog’s academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Economics and Business from École Centrale Paris, and a Diploma in Mathematics and Physics from the Lycée Chaptal in Paris.

Dr. Junaid Bajwa

Dr. Junaid Bajwa

BOARD MEMBER

Appointed to the Nahdi board in 2021, Dr. Bajwa is the Chief Medical Scientist at Microsoft. In addition, he holds board positions at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, Nuffield Health, University College London Hospitals, Trustee at University College London Charity, and Director at Essential Guides UK Limited.

Dr. Bajwa has an MBA from Imperial College London, UK, and a Master’s degree in Medical Administration from the University of Birmingham, UK.