Profile
Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Rowais is currently an Independent Director at Saudi National Bank since 2021, a Director at Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority, an Independent Director at Bawan Co. since 2019, and an Independent Director at Saudi Tourism Authority since 2019.
Formerly, Mr. Al-Rowais was an Independent Director at Samba Financial Group from 2016 to 2020, a Non-Executive Director at ACWA Power Co. from 2022 to 2025, a Director at Alinma Tokio Marine Co., a Director at Manafea Holding Co. from 2011 to 2016, a Director & Member at The Institute of Internal Auditors Saudi Arabia from 2011 to 2019, an Internal Auditor at Saudi Central Bank from 1992 to 2000, a Manager of SAP Software & Applications Department at Saudi Arabian Oil Co., and a Chief Audit Executive at Etihad Etisalat Co. Education includes a graduate degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1997 and an undergraduate degree from King Saud University in 1992.
Abdullah Al-Rowais active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BAWAN COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
| THE SAUDI NATIONAL BANK | Director/Board Member | 14/05/2021 |
Saudi Tourism Authority
Saudi Tourism Authority General GovernmentGovernment Operates as a travel and tourism authority | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority
Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority General GovernmentGovernment Government agency supporting industrial development | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Abdullah Al-Rowais
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ACWA POWER COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2024 |
| SAMBA FINANCIAL GROUP | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2019 |
The Institute of Internal Auditors Saudi Arabia | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
Manafea Holding Co.
Manafea Holding Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2015 |
Central Bank of Saudi Arabia
Central Bank of Saudi Arabia General GovernmentGovernment Central bank | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 31/12/1999 |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Samba Financial Group
Samba Financial Group Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Central Bank of Saudi Arabia
Central Bank of Saudi Arabia General GovernmentGovernment Central bank | Government |
Saudi Arabian Oil Co.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in production and refinement of upstream & downstream hydrocarbons and supplies base oils and lubricants and explores, develops crude oil, natural gas and liquids | Energy Minerals |
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Detroit Mercy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Etihad Etisalat Co.
Etihad Etisalat Co. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet services | Communications |
King Saud University
King Saud University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Saudi National Bank
Saudi National Bank Major BanksFinance Provides retail & wholesale banking and wealth management services | Finance |
ACWA Power Co.
ACWA Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Develops, invests and operates power generation and desalination water plants | Utilities |
Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority
Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority General GovernmentGovernment Government agency supporting industrial development | Government |
Bawan Co.
Bawan Co. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures metal and steel works, wooden pallets, plywood panels and boards products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Alinma Tokio Marine Co.
Alinma Tokio Marine Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides general insurance and reinsurance services | Finance |
Manafea Holding Co.
Manafea Holding Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
The Institute of Internal Auditors Saudi Arabia | |
Saudi Tourism Authority
Saudi Tourism Authority General GovernmentGovernment Operates as a travel and tourism authority | Government |
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