Group CEO

Olayan Alwetaid

Eng. Olayan Alwetaid, Group CEO of STC since 2021, 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 22 years of experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors, his leadership has been instrumental in driving STC’s role as a regional leader in connectivity, digital innovation, and strategic expansion.

Alwetaid’s career reflects a progressive journey through leadership roles in both energy and telecom, starting with Saudi Aramco before rising through STC to lead its subsidiaries and regional operations. His tenure as Group CEO has been marked by the expansion into data, IoT, and digital platforms, as well as forging strategic partnerships that reinforced STC’s global competitiveness. Recognized by Forbes as one of the Most Powerful CEOs in the Middle East for three consecutive years (2022–2024), he continues to shape the digital transformation of Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.

Career Journey

– Group CEO – STC (2021 – Present) – Senior VP – Consumer Business Unit, STC – CEO – STC Bahrain – Chairman – Channels by STC – Chairman – Intigral – Chairman – Contact Centers Company – Vice Chairman & Board Member – STC Pay – Early Career – Saudi Aramco

Boards & Leadership Roles

– Chairman – SAMENA Telecommunications Council (SAMENA) – Board Member – GSMA (GSM Association) – Board Member – King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)

Recognitions

– Named among Forbes Middle East’s Most Powerful CEOs (2022, 2023, 2024)

Academic Background

– Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) – Multiple professional certifications in telecommunications, information technology, leadership, and strategic planning

Leadership Impact

Through his visionary leadership and strategic foresight, Eng. Olayan Alwetaid has positioned STC as a regional and global leader in digital services and telecommunications. His ability to integrate innovation with large-scale operations continues to advance Saudi Arabia’s digital economy and reinforce its alignment with Vision 2030.

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