Board of Directors

Dr. Jazzar left the Royal Saudi Air Force in 1993 as a Colonel to become a partner and the CEO of International Systems Engineering Ltd (ISE). ISE is a company formed in partnership with the Boeing Company to develop and maintain strategic software such as command and control and AWACS. In 2001 he sold his shares and created Malaz Group as an investment company with focus on the ICT sector. As a serial entrepreneur, he was a founder and investor in many regional and international companies. This included CompuMe the first Mega store in MENA, CIT a Canadian software services company with back offices in Cairo, and Softnet one of the early ERP implementation companies in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Jazzar was an active participant in developing the Knowledge eco system in KSA through his efforts with many NGOs. He served as the chairman of the Saudi computer society, a member of the board directors of Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Chairman of Riyadh Economic Forum.

With a BA degree in Organizational Studies focused on General Management from Pitzer College, California, USA, Mr. Fehr Nazer is currently the Provider Relations Director of Bupa Arabia. Heading this major business function, he is involved in building up Bupa’s healthcare providers’ network throughout Saudi Arabia as well as outside the Kingdom, ensuring Bupa customers receive world-class medical care whenever and wherever it is needed.

He joined Bupa in 2003 as Provider Relations Regional Manager, overseeing the build-up of Bupa’s network in the Western and Eastern Regions. It is during his 2-year stint in this area where Fehr established connection with the leading healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, providing him with the necessary experience for his current role.

In October 2005, Mr. Fehr Nazer was promoted to Intermediaries Sales Manager, building the Bupa’s brokers distribution network. His 4-year sales experience provided him with a customer’s dimension on the importance of maintaining a comprehensive network of healthcare providers.

Mr. Fehr worked previously as a credit analyst at Banque Saudi Fransi and as a researcher for a US-based internet company, PriceGrabber.com.

source: http://www.nazer.com/lead_info/10

Mr. Al-Waleed Al-Dryaan has over 18 years of experience in the training and education business.

He holds an M.S. and a B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Wisconsin, USA.

He is currently the CEO of Al-Khaleej Training & Education which has over 80 training centers and owns a number of international master franchise rights in the Middle East such as New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Direct English, Crestcom, Online Trading Academy. etc.

He holds a board seat in numerous training companies in Saudi Arabia, Gulf States and United States of America.

Mr. Al-Waleed is also a member of:

• Young Presidents Organization (YPO).
• Member of National Training Committee and the Human Resource Committee in Chamber of Commerce, Saudi Arabia.

A professional career that spanned 30+ years in the fields of Energy (Renewables and Nuclear), Utilities and Manufacturing; during which I have assumed national and international leading and leadership positions in both private and public organizations. Expertise include an extensive track record in strategy development and sustainable long term planning, technology development and commercialization, manufacturing and localization, policy development, and sector and business transformation. The following national accomplishments were realized:

• Led the establishment of the KSA Renewable Energy sector
• Led the development of the National 2020 Industrial Strategy
• Headed the National Long Term Science and Technology Plan (2000 – 2005)

Current Executive Roles and Board Memberships

1. Executive Chairman and partner, Saudi Tech Engineering, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.sauditech.com.sa
2. Executive Chairman and partner, Saudi Labs, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.saudilabs.com.sa
3. Executive Chairman and partner, FABTECH, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.fabtech.com.sa
4. Board Member of Malaz Capital, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.malazcapital.com
5. Board Member of Saudi Tabreed, (Mar 2015 – Present) www.sauditabreed.com

Also served on the following:

1. Member of The Global Commission On The Geopolitics of Energy Transformation, 2018
2. Board Member, Acwa Holding, www.acwaholding.com, (later named Vision Invest, www.visioninvest.com )
3. Board Member, International Advisory Board, ACWA Power (Vision Invest)
4. Board Member of Beatona, www.beatona.com.sa

Key Past Work Experience

Vice President for Renewable Energy

King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE)
2010 –2014

Deputy Minister for Industry

Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2005 –2010

Director of the Technology Development Center

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
2001–2005

Director, The Atomic Energy Research Institute

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
1989-2000

Also, during my public sector service I actively served as board member of many organizations including: Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, Sagia, Saudi Industrial Development Fund, SIDF, Saudi Organization for Industrial Estates and Technology Zones, MODON, General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training, GOTVT, Human Resources Development Fund, HRDF, Board of Trustees and Executive Board of King Abdulaziz Foundation for The Giftedness & Innovation, MAWHIBA, Al Mraei Prize for Scientific Innovation, and The National Industrial Cluster Development Program, NICDP.

Publications

Two books and over 30 articles in refereed international journals.

Dr. Jazzar left the Royal Saudi Air Force in 1993 as a Colonel to become a partner and the CEO of International Systems Engineering Ltd (ISE). ISE is a company formed in partnership with the Boeing Company to develop and maintain strategic software such as command and control and AWACS. In 2001 he sold his shares and created Malaz Group as an investment company with focus on the ICT sector. As a serial entrepreneur, he was a founder and investor in many regional and international companies. This included CompuMe the first Mega store in MENA, CIT a Canadian software services company with back offices in Cairo, and Softnet one of the early ERP implementation companies in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Jazzar was an active participant in developing the Knowledge eco system in KSA through his efforts with many NGOs. He served as the chairman of the Saudi computer society, a member of the board directors of Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Chairman of Riyadh Economic Forum.

A professional career that spanned 30+ years in the fields of Energy (Renewables and Nuclear), Utilities and Manufacturing; during which I have assumed national and international leading and leadership positions in both private and public organizations. Expertise include an extensive track record in strategy development and sustainable long term planning, technology development and commercialization, manufacturing and localization, policy development, and sector and business transformation. The following national accomplishments were realized:

• Led the establishment of the KSA Renewable Energy sector
• Led the development of the National 2020 Industrial Strategy
• Headed the National Long Term Science and Technology Plan (2000 – 2005)

Current Executive Roles and Board Memberships

1. Executive Chairman and partner, Saudi Tech Engineering, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.sauditech.com.sa
2. Executive Chairman and partner, Saudi Labs, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.saudilabs.com.sa
3. Executive Chairman and partner, FABTECH, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.fabtech.com.sa
4. Board Member of Malaz Capital, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.malazcapital.com
5. Board Member of Saudi Tabreed, (Mar 2015 – Present) www.sauditabreed.com

Also served on the following:

1. Member of The Global Commission On The Geopolitics of Energy Transformation, 2018
2. Board Member, Acwa Holding, www.acwaholding.com, (later named Vision Invest, www.visioninvest.com )
3. Board Member, International Advisory Board, ACWA Power (Vision Invest)
4. Board Member of Beatona, www.beatona.com.sa

Key Past Work Experience

Vice President for Renewable Energy

King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE)
2010 –2014

Deputy Minister for Industry

Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2005 –2010

Director of the Technology Development Center

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
2001–2005

Director, The Atomic Energy Research Institute

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
1989-2000

Also, during my public sector service I actively served as board member of many organizations including: Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, Sagia, Saudi Industrial Development Fund, SIDF, Saudi Organization for Industrial Estates and Technology Zones, MODON, General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training, GOTVT, Human Resources Development Fund, HRDF, Board of Trustees and Executive Board of King Abdulaziz Foundation for The Giftedness & Innovation, MAWHIBA, Al Mraei Prize for Scientific Innovation, and The National Industrial Cluster Development Program, NICDP.

Publications

Two books and over 30 articles in refereed international journals.

With a BA degree in Organizational Studies focused on General Management from Pitzer College, California, USA, Mr. Fehr Nazer is currently the Provider Relations Director of Bupa Arabia. Heading this major business function, he is involved in building up Bupa’s healthcare providers’ network throughout Saudi Arabia as well as outside the Kingdom, ensuring Bupa customers receive world-class medical care whenever and wherever it is needed.

He joined Bupa in 2003 as Provider Relations Regional Manager, overseeing the build-up of Bupa’s network in the Western and Eastern Regions. It is during his 2-year stint in this area where Fehr established connection with the leading healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, providing him with the necessary experience for his current role.

In October 2005, Mr. Fehr Nazer was promoted to Intermediaries Sales Manager, building the Bupa’s brokers distribution network. His 4-year sales experience provided him with a customer’s dimension on the importance of maintaining a comprehensive network of healthcare providers.

Mr. Fehr worked previously as a credit analyst at Banque Saudi Fransi and as a researcher for a US-based internet company, PriceGrabber.com.

source: http://www.nazer.com/lead_info/10

Mr. Hassan Al-Jeshi is the CEO of Malaz Capital. Prior to joining Malaz Capital, Mr. Hassan Al Jeshi held several leadership positions in reputable and leading investment institutions. Mr. Hassan was the Head of Equity Capital Markets at SNB Capital, investment arm of The Saudi National Bank, Head of Investment Banking at Samba Capital the investment arm of Samba Financial Group, and Group Head of the Corporate Finance at Alistithmar Capital investment arm of The Saudi Investment Bank.

Mr. Hassan Al Jeshi has extensive professional experience in the field of investment and capital markets locally, regionally, and internationally, where he has led through his leadership positions several landmark and important investment transactions.

Mr. Hassan Al-Jeshi holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and a master’s degree in Finance from The George Washington University, USA

Senior financial advisor and an independent member on the Board of Directors and Audit Committees of several joint stock companies in Saudi Arabia, including three that are listed on the Saudi Stock Market. Loutfi served as a senior audit partner with EY for 13 years and other Big 4 accounting Firms. He currently serves on the IMA Board of Regents and the Professional Standards Committee of the Texas State Society of CPAs. He previously served on EY Global, EMEIA, and MENA Advisory Councils and as head of the AUB Alumni Board's Outreach Committee, and was a member of the AUB Global Business Chapter

Mofeed Zalloum is Director of Finance and Accounting at National Vision Holding Co. (NVC), a BIHG subsidiary.

With over a decade at Deloitte and leadership roles at Saudi Binladin Group, he brings extensive expertise in audit, financial strategy, and process improvement.

A University of Jordan graduate with a Bachelor of Accounting and IFRS certified, his specialization is business and financial services. He also serves on multiple boards in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

• Academic background in Electrical Engineering with 4 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, specifically in fiber-optic networks.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona, USA.

• Experience as a Founding Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Blue Fields Trading Establishment, a commercial entity operating in the food and beverage (F&B) sector through supply and innovative solutions (ongoing for 7 years).

• Work experience in the government sector with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City; previously as part of the team for the Riyadh Expo 2030 project, and currently serving as Senior Manager of Data Management and Business Intelligence in the Culture and Arts Department (ongoing for 4 years).

• Holder of the Board Enhance Diploma, an executive certification for board members and senior executives, covering corporate governance, board roles and responsibilities, financial oversight, risk and compliance management, as well as sustainability (Oct 2025).

A professional career that spanned 30+ years in the fields of Energy (Renewables and Nuclear), Utilities and Manufacturing; during which I have assumed national and international leading and leadership positions in both private and public organizations. Expertise include an extensive track record in strategy development and sustainable long term planning, technology development and commercialization, manufacturing and localization, policy development, and sector and business transformation. The following national accomplishments were realized:

• Led the establishment of the KSA Renewable Energy sector
• Led the development of the National 2020 Industrial Strategy
• Headed the National Long Term Science and Technology Plan (2000 – 2005)

Current Executive Roles and Board Memberships

1. Executive Chairman and partner, Saudi Tech Engineering, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.sauditech.com.sa
2. Executive Chairman and partner, Saudi Labs, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.saudilabs.com.sa
3. Executive Chairman and partner, FABTECH, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.fabtech.com.sa
4. Board Member of Malaz Capital, (Mar 2014 – Present) www.malazcapital.com
5. Board Member of Saudi Tabreed, (Mar 2015 – Present) www.sauditabreed.com

Also served on the following:

1. Member of The Global Commission On The Geopolitics of Energy Transformation, 2018
2. Board Member, Acwa Holding, www.acwaholding.com, (later named Vision Invest, www.visioninvest.com )
3. Board Member, International Advisory Board, ACWA Power (Vision Invest)
4. Board Member of Beatona, www.beatona.com.sa

Key Past Work Experience

Vice President for Renewable Energy

King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE)
2010 –2014

Deputy Minister for Industry

Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2005 –2010

Director of the Technology Development Center

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
2001–2005

Director, The Atomic Energy Research Institute

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
1989-2000

Also, during my public sector service I actively served as board member of many organizations including: Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, Sagia, Saudi Industrial Development Fund, SIDF, Saudi Organization for Industrial Estates and Technology Zones, MODON, General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training, GOTVT, Human Resources Development Fund, HRDF, Board of Trustees and Executive Board of King Abdulaziz Foundation for The Giftedness & Innovation, MAWHIBA, Al Mraei Prize for Scientific Innovation, and The National Industrial Cluster Development Program, NICDP.

Publications

Two books and over 30 articles in refereed international journals.

Dr. Jazzar left the Royal Saudi Air Force in 1993 as a Colonel to become a partner and the CEO of International Systems Engineering Ltd (ISE). ISE is a company formed in partnership with the Boeing Company to develop and maintain strategic software such as command and control and AWACS. In 2001 he sold his shares and created Malaz Group as an investment company with focus on the ICT sector. As a serial entrepreneur, he was a founder and investor in many regional and international companies. This included CompuMe the first Mega store in MENA, CIT a Canadian software services company with back offices in Cairo, and Softnet one of the early ERP implementation companies in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Jazzar was an active participant in developing the Knowledge eco system in KSA through his efforts with many NGOs. He served as the chairman of the Saudi computer society, a member of the board directors of Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Chairman of Riyadh Economic Forum.

Mr. Al-Waleed Al-Dryaan has over 18 years of experience in the training and education business.

He holds an M.S. and a B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Wisconsin, USA.

He is currently the CEO of Al-Khaleej Training & Education which has over 80 training centers and owns a number of international master franchise rights in the Middle East such as New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Direct English, Crestcom, Online Trading Academy. etc.

He holds a board seat in numerous training companies in Saudi Arabia, Gulf States and United States of America.

Mr. Al-Waleed is also a member of:

• Young Presidents Organization (YPO).
• Member of National Training Committee and the Human Resource Committee in Chamber of Commerce, Saudi Arabia.

With a BA degree in Organizational Studies focused on General Management from Pitzer College, California, USA, Mr. Fehr Nazer is currently the Provider Relations Director of Bupa Arabia. Heading this major business function, he is involved in building up Bupa’s healthcare providers’ network throughout Saudi Arabia as well as outside the Kingdom, ensuring Bupa customers receive world-class medical care whenever and wherever it is needed.

He joined Bupa in 2003 as Provider Relations Regional Manager, overseeing the build-up of Bupa’s network in the Western and Eastern Regions. It is during his 2-year stint in this area where Fehr established connection with the leading healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, providing him with the necessary experience for his current role.

In October 2005, Mr. Fehr Nazer was promoted to Intermediaries Sales Manager, building the Bupa’s brokers distribution network. His 4-year sales experience provided him with a customer’s dimension on the importance of maintaining a comprehensive network of healthcare providers.

Mr. Fehr worked previously as a credit analyst at Banque Saudi Fransi and as a researcher for a US-based internet company, PriceGrabber.com.

source: http://www.nazer.com/lead_info/10

Mr. Al-Waleed Al-Dryaan has over 18 years of experience in the training and education business.

He holds an M.S. and a B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Wisconsin, USA.

He is currently the CEO of Al-Khaleej Training & Education which has over 80 training centers and owns a number of international master franchise rights in the Middle East such as New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Direct English, Crestcom, Online Trading Academy. etc.

He holds a board seat in numerous training companies in Saudi Arabia, Gulf States and United States of America.

Mr. Al-Waleed is also a member of:

• Young Presidents Organization (YPO).
• Member of National Training Committee and the Human Resource Committee in Chamber of Commerce, Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Hassan Al-Jeshi is the CEO of Malaz Capital. Prior to joining Malaz Capital, Mr. Hassan Al Jeshi held several leadership positions in reputable and leading investment institutions. Mr. Hassan was the Head of Equity Capital Markets at SNB Capital, investment arm of The Saudi National Bank, Head of Investment Banking at Samba Capital the investment arm of Samba Financial Group, and Group Head of the Corporate Finance at Alistithmar Capital investment arm of The Saudi Investment Bank.

Mr. Hassan Al Jeshi has extensive professional experience in the field of investment and capital markets locally, regionally, and internationally, where he has led through his leadership positions several landmark and important investment transactions.

Mr. Hassan Al-Jeshi holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and a master’s degree in Finance from The George Washington University, USA

• Academic background in Electrical Engineering with 4 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, specifically in fiber-optic networks.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona, USA.

• Experience as a Founding Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Blue Fields Trading Establishment, a commercial entity operating in the food and beverage (F&B) sector through supply and innovative solutions (ongoing for 7 years).

• Work experience in the government sector with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City; previously as part of the team for the Riyadh Expo 2030 project, and currently serving as Senior Manager of Data Management and Business Intelligence in the Culture and Arts Department (ongoing for 4 years).

• Holder of the Board Enhance Diploma, an executive certification for board members and senior executives, covering corporate governance, board roles and responsibilities, financial oversight, risk and compliance management, as well as sustainability (Oct 2025).

​Regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, governance, and investment funds, with over +5 years of specialized experience in the capital markets sector. Throughout her career at Malaz Capital, she has led the implementation of Capital Market Authority (CMA) requirements, overseen investment funds compliance, and developed robust compliance and AML/CFT frameworks ensuring full regulatory adherence. recognized for her strategic role in supporting senior management, board, and committees, managing regulatory relationships, and delivering high-impact compliance and governance reporting. Known for strengthening compliance structures, overseeing regulatory reviews, and embedding a strong compliance culture, consistently mitigates regulatory and operational risks while supporting sustainable growth in highly regulated financial environment.