Aldarrab stands out as a visionary leader who bridges innovation, entrepreneurship, and community impact. His career reflects a deep belief that leadership means empowerment — enabling others, building resilient structures, and creating lasting value beyond profit. Through his strategic foresight and dedication to ecosystem building, he has helped transform the Saudi entrepreneurial landscape, making e-commerce a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s digital transformation journey under Vision 2030.
CEO
Mazen Aldarrab
Mazen Aldarrab is a pioneering Saudi entrepreneur and executive specializing in e-commerce and digital transformation, with over 15 years of leadership experience in founding, scaling, and mentoring technology-driven ventures. As the Founder and CEO of Zid, one of the region’s leading e-commerce platforms, he has played a defining role in shaping Saudi Arabia’s digital economy by empowering entrepreneurs and building sustainable systems that enable growth, innovation, and national talent development.
Career Journey
– Founder & Chief Executive Officer – Zid Leads one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful e-commerce platforms, enabling over 7,000 online stores through integrated technological and operational solutions. – Founding Member – E-Commerce Association (Saudi Arabia) Contributed to the establishment of the national association to organize, regulate, and advance the e-commerce sector. – Board Member – FlyAkeed – Founder & Chairman – Harakat Visual Production Company – General Manager – Qudra Company – Chief Executive Officer – Bahr E-Commerce Company – Committee Member – Oqal Angel Investors Network – Advisor – Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk)
Key Achievements
– Founded Zid, now among the region’s most prominent digital commerce platforms. – Enabled the growth of 7,000+ e-stores through innovative digital infrastructure. – Co-founded the E-Commerce Association, helping shape national e-commerce regulation and development. – Recognized among Forbes Middle East’s Most Creative Entrepreneurs (2013). – Named “Entrepreneur of the Year” at Issamiyoon Awards (2023). – Recipient of the Hadeel Award for New Media (2011).
Academic Background
– Master’s Degree in E-Commerce – University of Western Australia – Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science – King Saud University – Certificate in Digital Leadership – Harvard Business School – Stanford Endeavor Program for Innovation and Growth – Stanford Graduate School of Business
Areas of Expertise
– E-Commerce Strategy & Business Development – Digital Transformation & Innovation Leadership – Angel Investment & Venture Building – Entrepreneurship Enablement – Human Capital Development & Mentorship
Thought Leadership & Public Engagements
Aldarrab is a frequent speaker and mentor in entrepreneurship and digital innovation forums, with notable appearances on: – “From Startup to Scale” – The Entrepreneurship Podcast – “Smart Marketing with Mazen AlZarrahb” – Merchants Podcast – “Inside Zid” – Petroly Podcast – “How to Become a Millionaire Through E-Commerce” – Trends Podcast – “SaaS Sales Models” – Saudi Software Network (SSN) – “The Future of E-Commerce” – Dalni Business Center Dialogue
Leadership Impact
Mazen Aldarrab is a driving force behind Saudi Arabia’s digital and entrepreneurial transformation. Through his leadership at Zid and his ongoing mentorship of emerging founders, he continues to enable small and medium enterprises, foster innovation, and promote technology localization. His journey reflects a model of purpose-driven entrepreneurship — where innovation, empowerment, and sustainability converge to build a knowledge-based digital economy aligned with Vision 2030.
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