Her career reflects a blend of academic distinction and executive leadership. She has served as an advisor to senior government officials, led strategic initiatives in environmental sustainability, and contributed to international policy dialogues, including Saudi Arabia’s G20 presidency.
CEO
Maha Aldhahi
Dr. Maha bint Mohammed Aldhahi serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Reef Academy, bringing extensive expertise in executive leadership, policy development, and institutional transformation across government, academia, and the non-profit sector.
Career Journey
– CEO – Saudi Reef Academy – Senior Executive Advisor to the Vice Minister, Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture – Advisor and General Supervisor of Business Development – Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture – Policy Advisor – G20 Presidency (Saudi Arabia) – Vice Dean, College of Science & Humanities – Majmaah University – Associate Lecturer – Swansea University, UK
Boards & Committees
– Chair – Preparatory Committee, First International Forum for Saudi Reef – Chair – Committee on Outsourcing Government Services to the Non-Profit Sector, MEWA – Chair – Executive Committee, Reef Foundation – Chair – Executive Committee, Vegetation Cover Development Foundation – Member – Saudi National Commission for UNESCO – Trustee – Reef Foundation & Vegetation Cover Development Foundation – Member – Nominations & Remunerations Committee, Darin & Tarout Development Foundation – Member – Evaluation Committee, Risk Council Award – Founding Team Member – International Water Organization
Academic Credentials & Professional Development
– PhD in Cultural Studies – Swansea University, UK – Master’s in Intercultural Communication – University of Maryland, USA – Bachelor’s in Translation – King Saud University, KSA
Executive Diplomas & Certifications
– Executive Diploma in Management & Leadership – MIT – Diploma in International Management – INSEAD – Professional Certificate in Competitive Strategy – INSEAD – Professional Certificate in Leading Successful Change – INSEAD – Certificate in Digital Transformation & Innovation Leadership – Blue Ocean Strategy – INSEAD – Training in Software Technology – Al-Faisal Academy – Diplomatic Studies: Public Diplomacy, Economic Policy, Political Analysis & International Negotiations – Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies – Executive Leadership Program – SABIC
Leadership Impact
Dr. Aldhahi’s leadership highlights her ability to bridge academia, policy, and practice. By advancing cultural, environmental, and strategic initiatives, she contributes to building institutional capacity and aligning Saudi Arabia’s developmental goals with Vision 2030.
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