Faisal Alawi Haddawi was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO) effective February 16, 2025, succeeding interim CEO Rob Jan Renders. Haddawi brings over 15 years of experience in C-suite roles and previously served as CEO in the industrial sector, where he demonstrated a remarkable ability to drive growth, optimize operations, and deliver strategic transformation.
He holds a master's degree in business administration from Manchester Business School and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. Advanced specialization includes certificates in Advanced Negotiation from INSEAD in France and alternative investments from Harvard Business School. He has over 23 years of extensive experience spanning industrial, real estate and investment sectors.
Career History
- CEO, Abdullah Abdulaziz AlRajhi & Sons Company (Al Rajhi Business) — ongoing role at publication
- Group CEO, Al Rajhi Industrial Group (January 2020 – December 2021)
- C-suite positions at Abdullah Abdulaziz AlRajhi & Sons Holding and Al Rajhi Industrial Group
What Haddawi could bring to MEPCO: Since his appointment, Haddawi has championed the PM5 production line expansion, designed to double MEPCO's annual capacity from 425,000 to 875,000 tons, signaling his strategic focus on capacity growth, operational efficiency, and positioning MEPCO as a regional leader in sustainable paper manufacturing aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
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