About us

Mr. Nasser Al-Barrak has more than 15 years of experience in investment and in portfolio and fund management, with a varied career in the financial and investment sector.

He is Chairman of the Board of Tourism Enterprise Company (Shams), and has previously held several leadership positions, most notably Head of Equity Portfolios at Al Arabi Financial and Equity Investment Manager at Lama Investment Company, in addition to his experience in establishing and managing real estate and investment funds.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, and serves on the Development and Investment Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at Shams.

Mr. Majed Al-Otaibi has more than 25 years of experience in investment and asset management, during which he held numerous leadership positions in banking and investment companies, leading innovative investment strategies while applying the highest standards of governance and risk management. He holds a master’s degree in economics from Ohio University in the United States.

Dr. Fawaz Al-Alamy has extensive professional and academic experience spanning more than 40 years, combining executive, advisory and academic roles with contributions to international trade and economic policy.

He previously served as Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry and headed the negotiating team for the Kingdom’s accession to the World Trade Organization, in addition to holding several executive positions and board memberships in Saudi companies.

He currently holds a number of advisory and academic roles, including Chairman of the Board of the International Trade Consultancy Office and Visiting Professor of International Commercial Law at the Faculty of Law, University of London.

Dr. Fawaz holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in energy physics from the United Kingdom, as well as a diploma in economic and financial sciences from Stanford University. At Shams, he chairs the Audit Committee.

Mr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Gazlan, a member of the Shams Board of Directors and Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has distinguished leadership experience in strategic management, shared services and human resources. He has held a number of leadership positions in the public and private sectors, most notably Deputy Minister for Shared Services at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and Chief Strategic and Operational Leadership Officer at the Saudi Arabian Refineries Company (SARCO). He holds master’s degrees in project management and business administration from Colorado Technical University in the United States.

Dr. Saif Al-Harbi has specialized expertise in research, innovation and the development of sustainable agriculture, combining academic and research experience with work alongside government and private entities.

He is currently Head of Research Planning and Implementation at the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and has previously led a number of research initiatives and projects, including a project under the International Atomic Energy Agency, in addition to working as a research adviser to government and private entities.

He holds a PhD in agricultural sciences (soil science) from Oklahoma State University, a master’s degree in soil science from King Saud University and a bachelor’s degree in soil and water sciences from Qassim University.

At Shams, he is a Board member and a member of the Audit Committee, contributing his scientific and research expertise to supporting the company’s direction and strengthening its institutional practices.

Mr. Fares Al-Fares has more than 25 years of experience in investment and asset management, with a career specializing in investment and equity management and in developing investment portfolios.

He is currently Chief Investment Officer at Saudi Advanced Industries Company, and previously held several leadership positions at Al Rajhi Capital, including Head of Asset Management and Head of Equities, in addition to his earlier experience as Head of Asset Management at Yaqeen Capital.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Prince Sultan University. At Shams, he is a Board member and a member of the Development and Investment Committee, contributing his investment expertise to supporting the company’s strategic direction and growth opportunities.

Dr. Sarah Al-Subaie has distinguished academic and strategic experience in scientific research, innovation, technology and collaboration between academia and industry, combining scientific specialization with expertise in developing institutional strategies.

She is currently an Associate Professor at King Saud University, focusing on scientific research and academic–industry collaboration, and previously served as Strategy, Innovation and Technology Adviser at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, in addition to experience in quality, restructuring, and health and operational consulting.

She holds a PhD in stem cells and tissue engineering from Imperial College London, a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from University College London and a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory sciences from King Saud University.

At Shams, she is a Board member and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, contributing her scientific and strategic expertise to the company’s development and future direction.