Al-Rumayyan’s career demonstrates a strategic blend of financial acumen, institutional leadership, and global influence. From steering Saudi Aramco’s record-breaking IPO to leading PIF’s transformation into one of the world’s largest and most dynamic sovereign wealth funds, he has positioned Saudi Arabia at the forefront of international investment, technology, and innovation in line with Vision 2030.
Governor & Board Member
Yasir Al Rumayyan
H.E. Yasir Al Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of Saudi Aramco, has been named among the Top 30 Most Influential Leaders Driving Saudi Arabia’s Economic Transformation by Economy Middle East for 2025. With more than 25 years of experience in financial markets and investment leadership, coupled with advanced executive education from Harvard Business School, he is one of the Kingdom’s most influential figures driving economic diversification and global investment.
Career Journey
– Governor – Public Investment Fund (PIF) (2015 – Present) – Chairman – Saudi Aramco (since 2019) – CEO & Board Member – Saudi Fransi Capital (2011 – 2015) – Director – Corporate Finance Department, Capital Market Authority (CMA) – Head – Securities Division, CMA – Member – Founding Team of the Capital Market Authority – Head – International Brokerage, Saudi Hollandi Bank (1999 – 2004)
Landmark Achievements
– Led PIF’s investments across industrials, technology, tourism, sports, IoT, life sciences, and AI – Oversaw Saudi Aramco’s historic IPO in 2019, achieving record subscription levels of 620% institutional and 153.7% retail coverage – Named among TIME100 AI – the most influential global figures in Artificial Intelligence (2024)
Boards & Leadership Roles
– Chairman – Saudi Aramco – Chairman – Ma’aden – Chairman – Riyadh Air – Vice Chairman – ROSHN – Non-Executive Chairman – Newcastle United FC – Chairman – PGA Tour Enterprises & Saudi Golf Federation – Chairman – Noun Investment & Sanabil Investments – Chairman – Decision Support Center, Royal Court – Chairman – Committee for Major Companies Investments (Shareek Program) – Board Member – NEOM, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya Investment Company
Academic Background
– Executive Education in Public Administration – Harvard Business School
Leadership Impact
H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan is a driving force in Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation, combining sovereign investment power with global leadership in energy, sports, and innovation. His recognition reflects his pivotal role in elevating Saudi Arabia’s international profile, shaping the future of global finance, and anchoring the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 agenda.
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