Altukhaim’s leadership integrates cybersecurity, compliance, and enterprise transformation across both public and private sectors. His expertise covers governance, threat analysis, and the design of secure digital infrastructures, reflecting a career at the intersection of technology, regulation, and organizational resilience.
Head of Security and Compliance, Cloud CISO, KSA
Sultan Altukhaim
With a career spanning more than 25 years, Eng. Sultan bin Sulaiman Altukhaim has emerged as a leading figure in cybersecurity, risk management, and data governance. He currently serves as Cloud Chief Information Security Officer (Cloud CISO) at Google Cloud – Saudi Arabia, where he drives the Kingdom’s cloud compliance and protection strategies toward a secure, innovative digital future.
Career Journey
– Cloud Chief Information Security Officer – Google Cloud, Saudi Arabia (Present) – Senior Roles – Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) – Executive Roles – Capital Market Authority (CMA) – Leadership Roles – The Saudi Investment Bank – Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Projects – Boeing (USA) – Governance & Risk Committees – American Express Saudi Arabia, Arab National Bank, Tasheel Finance
Academic Credentials
– Master’s in Engineering Management – Master’s in Information Systems – Bachelor’s in Information Systems – King Saud University – Executive Programs – Harvard Business School, INSEAD, London Business School
Professional Certifications
– Advanced Certifications in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Threat Analysis
Leadership Impact
Altukhaim has been instrumental in aligning compliance with innovation, ensuring that cybersecurity becomes an enabler of progress rather than a constraint. His leadership philosophy — “Compliance is not a barrier to progress, it is the gateway to a secure and sustainable future” — reflects his vision of building resilient, future-ready organizations in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation agenda.
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