Haithem AlFaraj
Group Chief Technology Officer
solutions by stc•Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Enterprising and visionary leader with an unparalleled track record of orchestrating corporate strategy and leading complex enterprise transformations specially around digital and technology. Commendable expertise in evaluating strategic risks and investment opportunities to fuel exponential revenue growth and propel market expansion to new heights. Talent for guiding executive-level decision making, nurturing trusted advisor relationships, and influencing technology strategy for new corporate ventures. Strategy thinker with excellence in shaping business strategy, establishing high-performance teams, nurturing long-lasting partnerships, implementing innovative change plans, improving services, and balancing competing priorities. Carrying over duties through different corporate board seats across Industries.
Career Timeline
- specialized by stcCurrent2024–Present· 2 yrs 9 mos
- Vice Chairman of the BoardCurrent2024–Present
- sirar by stcCurrent2021–Present· 5 yrs 9 mos
- Chairman of the BoardCurrent2021–Present
- solutions by stcCurrentMay 2019–Present· 7 yrs 5 mos
- Vice ChairmanCurrentMay 2019–Present
- GSMACurrentFeb 2019–Present· 7 yrs 8 mos
- Technology Group MemberCurrentFeb 2019–Present
- stcCurrentDec 2018–Present· 7 yrs 10 mos
- Chief Technology Officer, GroupCurrentMar 2019–Present
- Chief Technology OfficerDec 2018–May 2022
- Feb 2020–Dec 2021· 1 yr 10 mos
- Member, Advisory BoardFeb 2020–Dec 2021
- 2020–Oct 2025· 5 yrs 9 mos
- Member, Board of Directors2020–Oct 2025
- Jul 2016–Mar 2020· 3 yrs 8 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsJul 2016–Mar 2020
- Feb 2016–Mar 2018· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Vice PresidentFeb 2016–Mar 2018
- 2012–Feb 2016· 4 yrs 1 mo
- Chief Technology Operation OfficerMar 2015–Feb 2016
- General Manager Infrastructure Services & Business OperationFeb 2015–Mar 2015
- Vice President / Hosting & Managed ServicesMay 2013–Feb 2015
- Vice President, Operations2012–May 2013
Education
Advance Leadership Course - Finance
Columbia Business SchoolExeccutive Education - stratgey Execution
INSEADLeading change and Org Renewall
Organizational Leadership
Harvard Business SchoolB.S
Computer Engineer
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals - KFUPM