Ziad A.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Chief Information Security Officer · Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
About
Ziad A. is a dynamic, accomplished, and bilingual Cybersecurity Executive with over 18 years of experience leading and orchestrating enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs across large organizations and SMEs. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including government, semi-government, financial services, and other critical industries, where he has successfully established and enhanced cybersecurity capabilities, governance frameworks, and resilience strategies.
Highly regarded for delivering robust, secure, and resilient digital environments, Ziad enables organizations to accelerate their digital transformation journeys while effectively managing cyber risks. He possesses a strong track record in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance, security operations, and stakeholder engagement.
Recognized for his people-focused leadership style, Ziad excels at building and maintaining trusted relationships with executive leadership, clients, partners, and vendors. His ability to align cybersecurity objectives with business goals, coupled with his expertise in client support and vendor management, has consistently driven operational excellence and sustainable security outcomes.
Skills
- Leadership
- Enterprise Architecture
- Regulatory Compliance
- Security Awareness
- Business Continuity Plans
- SAMA Cybersecurity Framework
- Strategic Planning
- Root Cause Analysis
- Relationship Building
- NCA Regulations
32 skills in total
Experience
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Cybersecurity General Manager (CISO)
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Jan 2019 — Present
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Information Security General Manager
General Authority of Civil Aviation
Jan 2017 — Jan 2019
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Information Security Director
Riyadh Airport Company
Jan 2017 — Jan 2019
7 experiences in total