Fahad Al Shenaifi MBA, MSc
About Fahad Al Shenaifi MBA, MSc
Fahad Al Shenaifi is the Chief Data Officer at a confidential organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in information technology, having previously served as Director of IT at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in London and in various roles within the Saudi Telecom Company and the Ministry of Higher Education.
Current Role as Chief Data Officer
Fahad Al Shenaifi has served as Chief Data Officer at a confidential organization since 2020. He has held this position for four years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing data management strategies and ensuring the effective use of data across the organization.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before his current role, Fahad worked at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in London as Director of IT from 2009 to 2015. He managed IT operations and implemented technology solutions during his six years there. He also served as IT Manager at the Ministry of Higher Education in Riyadh from 2007 to 2009, where he oversaw IT projects and initiatives.
Educational Background
Fahad Al Shenaifi holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology from the University of East London, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of East Anglia in 2013 and a Master of Science (MSc) in Management from the University of Hertfordshire. His educational background supports his expertise in data and IT management.
Career Progression in Technology
Fahad's career in technology began at Saudi Telecom Company, where he worked as an Internet Technologist from 2001 to 2007. He then transitioned to the Ministry of Higher Education as IT Manager before moving to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. After his tenure there, he served as an Advisor at a confidential organization from 2015 to 2019 before taking on his current roles.