With over 24 years of experience across insurance, healthcare, investment, education, and corporate governance, Nazer remains a key figure in shaping Saudi Arabia’s insurance ecosystem and driving long-term institutional value.
CEO and Managing Director
Tal Nazer
The renewal of Tal bin Hisham Nazer’s appointment as Managing Director of Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance for another four years reflects the continued confidence in a leadership legacy built on strategic growth, organizational resilience, and sectoral transformation.
Career Path
Tal Nazer has held the position of Managing Director and Board Member at Bupa Arabia since 2008, where he successfully led the company to become one of the largest and most recognized insurance providers in the region. He also serves as the General Manager of Tal Hisham Nazer Co. Ltd. His multi-sector expertise extends across executive, advisory, and board-level roles in both public and private institutions.
Recognition and Industry Impact
• Named among Forbes Middle East’s Most Powerful CEOs in 2023, recognizing his role in positioning Bupa Arabia as a regional insurance leader. • Actively involved in policy-making, regulatory alignment, and strategic health sector development at the national level.
Leadership Roles and Board Memberships
In addition to his executive role, Tal Nazer contributes to various high-impact boards and committees: • Board Member – Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance • Board Member – National Center for Health Insurance • Board Member – King Saud University • Chairman – Najm for Insurance Services • Vice Chairman – Nazer Group • Executive Committee Member – SAMA’s Insurance Committee • Trustee – Financial Academy • Strategic Committee Member – Council of Health Insurance • Board Member – Endeavor Saudi Arabia • Member – Young Global Leaders Forum • Member – Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO)
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• MBA – The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (Finance & Procurement) • Bachelor’s in economics – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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