Mansour Mohammed AlObaikan

Mansour Mohammed AlObaikan was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Al Arabia on June 15, 2025, taking the helm of the Saudi-based outdoor advertising company. AlObaikan brings nearly 18 years of professional experience in the banking sector, bringing deep expertise in financial services and risk management to the advertising industry.

Education

AlObaikan holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Prince Sultan University, earned between 2002 and 2007, providing him with a strong quantitative foundation for his banking career.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer at Al Arabia (June 2025–present)
• Chief Risk Officer at The Saudi Investment Bank (late 2019 onwards)
• Multiple senior positions at The Saudi Investment Bank and Alistithmar Capital, where he chaired and participated in several internal committees
• Board member at American Express Saudi Arabia, where he chairs the executive committee and has served on the risk and credit committee since 2020
• Early career role at Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB)

What AlObaikan Could Bring to Al Arabia

AlObaikan's transition from a risk-focused banking career to lead an advertising and outdoor media firm signals potential strategic emphasis on financial discipline, enterprise governance, and stakeholder trust—critical for a public company in Saudi Arabia. His extensive experience navigating complex financial institutions and investment firms, combined with demonstrated board-level exposure at major firms like American Express, positions him to strengthen Al Arabia's operational rigor and potentially expand its financial services partnerships in the region's growing advertising market.