Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Kuwaiz serves as Chairman of the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia, appointed to the position in July 2017 after serving as Vice Chairman since August 2016. A Saudi financial expert specializing in devising and managing investment policies, El-Kuwaiz has played a central role in modernizing the Kingdom's capital markets infrastructure under Vision 2030.
El-Kuwaiz completed his bachelor's studies at King Saud University in Riyadh in 1998 and holds a master's degree in finance and entrepreneurship from the NYU Stern School of Business, New York. His early career began as a dealer at the Arab National Bank between 1996 and 1999, followed by roles as a transactor at Samba Financial Group between 1999 and 2004.
Career History
- Co-founder and CEO of Derayah Financial Company
- Management consultant with McKinsey & Company
- Investment banking and corporate finance roles at Samba Financial Group
- Arab National Bank treasury official
- Chairman, Capital Market Authority (July 2017–present)
El-Kuwaiz has served as a board member in the Public Pension Agency, Al Yamamah Company for Reinforcing Steel Bars, and Al Bilad Bank, among numerous investment and corporate committees. Under his leadership, the Saudi financial market has achieved impressive progress as the seventh-largest financial market in the world, and the CMA has been developing regulatory frameworks for green, social and sustainable debt instruments.
What Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Kuwaiz could bring to any future executive role: His proven track record spans investment banking, strategic consulting at McKinsey, private equity leadership, and nearly a decade as CMA Chairman navigating complex regulatory modernization. He brings deep expertise in capital markets regulation, sustainable finance development, and experience aligning regional financial systems with international standards—making him uniquely positioned for senior roles in financial services, government economic affairs, or international financial institutions.
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