Riyadh Saleh Almalik

Riyadh Saleh Almalik's resignation as Chief Executive Officer of SASCO was accepted by the Board of Directors on June 18, 2026, effective July 31, 2026, due to personal circumstances. Following his departure from the executive role, he will remain as a member of the Board of Directors and its subcommittees.

Almalik held a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from King Abdulaziz University and built his career across multiple sectors. From 1998 to 2000, he served as Director of Marketing at the Saudi Real Estate Company (Al-Aqaria), followed by a role as Deputy General Manager of Riyadh Development Company from 2000 to 2005. Between 2005 and 2009, he was General Manager of Al-Tasheelat Marketing Company.

Almalik served as General Manager at SASCO between 2009 and 2015, before ascending to the chief executive position. During his tenure at SASCO, he focused on operational management and business growth. In addition to his SASCO role, Almalik held positions as Vice Chairman at Theeb Rent a Car Co. and Vice Chairman & Managing Director at SASCO Palm Co. and Ostool Al Naqel Co.

He has been a member of the International Road Transport Union since 2012 and the Arab Council of Automobile and Touring Clubs since 2011. Almalik served as Chairman of the National Committee for Fuel Station Companies at the Saudi Chambers Council in 2014 and later held the position of Chairman of the Customs Council at the International Automobile Federation between 2011 and 2017.

Career history

• Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Automotive Services Company (SASCO), July 2015–July 2026
• General Manager, SASCO, 2009–2015
• General Manager, Al-Tasheelat Marketing Company, 2005–2009
• Deputy General Manager, Riyadh Development Company, 2000–2005
• Director of Marketing, Saudi Real Estate Company (Al-Aqaria), 1998–2000

What Almalik could bring to future leadership roles: His extensive experience spanning automotive retail, real estate development, marketing, and board-level governance across multiple sectors positions him as a versatile executive capable of managing complex, diversified conglomerates. His decade-long tenure as CEO of SASCO, combined with his deep involvement in industry associations and international automotive bodies, demonstrates his ability to navigate both operational efficiency and strategic industry leadership while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across government and private sectors.