Al-Ghamdi’s career reflects a progressive path within the energy and utilities sector, where he has combined engineering excellence with digital innovation. His leadership has been marked by advancing automation systems, driving IT transformation, and strengthening risk and compliance frameworks to support the company’s strategic growth and operational resilience.
CEO
Khalid Al-Ghamdi
Eng. Khalid S. Al-Ghamdi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC). With 20 years of experience in engineering, digital transformation, automation, and information technology, he brings deep technical and leadership expertise to one of the Kingdom’s most vital sectors.

Career Journey
– CEO – Saudi Electricity Company (Present) – Executive Vice President – Technical Services, SEC – Acting Vice President – Risk Management & Compliance, SEC – Chief Engineer – SEC – Senior Vice President – IT & Digital Transformation, SEC – Director – Digital Strategy, Investments & Growth – Project Manager – Aramco Fourth Industrial Revolution Center – Head – Advanced Operations Solutions – Head – Process Automation Systems
Academic Background & Professional Programs
Academic Background & Professional Programs
– Master’s Degree in Information Systems – University of Phoenix, USA – Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering – King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) – Executive Education Program – Harvard University – Multiple leadership and technical development programs
Leadership Impact
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