Currently, Al-Ajmi leads EY’s regional defense and security practice, guiding strategy development, operational excellence, and innovation across a highly specialized sector central to national resilience and economic transformation.
Partner, MENA Defense & National Security
Turki Al-Ajmi
Turki Al-Ajmi, Partner and Defense & Security Leader at Ernst & Young (EY) Middle East & North Africa since May 2025, is a seasoned executive recognized for his expertise in defense industries, security strategies, and national capability building. His career spans both the public and private sectors, with contributions that have shaped defense policy, operational models, and localization programs in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Career Journey
• Ernst & Young (EY) MENA – Partner & Defense and Security Leader (since 2025) • KPMG Saudi Arabia – Partner & Head of Defense Industries and Security (2023–2025) • General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) – Director of Policies, Defense Industries Sector • General Dynamics – Systems and Programs Specialist • Researcher in Nuclear Energy – collaborated with research entities in Canada
Academic Credentials
• PhD Candidate in Defense & Security – Cranfield University, UK (in progress) • Master’s in Nuclear Engineering – Ontario Tech University, Canada • Bachelor’s in Nuclear Engineering – Ontario Tech University, Canada
Leadership Impact
Turki Al-Ajmi has built a distinguished career at the intersection of engineering, defense policy, and security strategy. With deep expertise in developing defense policies, operational models, and national capability programs, he continues to contribute to strengthening Saudi Arabia’s defense ecosystem, supporting localization, and driving sustainable sectoral growth in alignment with Vision 2030.
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