Ghassan Salim Al-Ashkar

Ghassan Salim Al-Ashkar is Chief Financial Officer at Red Sea International Company, a Saudi Arabia-based events services and construction company headquartered in Al Jubayl, Eastern Province. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, graduated in 1990.

Al-Ashkar's distinguished career spans major Saudi financial institutions and development firms. Most recently, he served as Senior Chief Financial Officer of Jeddah Economic Company from February 2017 until 2024, where he oversaw financial operations for a major Saudi real estate development focused on creating a mixed-use city center in Jeddah.

Career History

• Chief Financial Officer, Red Sea International Company (current)
• Senior Chief Financial Officer, Jeddah Economic Company (February 2017–2024)
• Manager of Institutional Development and Secretary to the Board, CPC Holding Company–Saudi Arabia (Saudi Binladin Group) (September 2014–February 2017)
• Financial Manager, CPC Holding Company–Saudi Arabia (September 2010–September 2014)

What Ghassan Salim Al-Ashkar could bring to his CFO role at Red Sea International: Al-Ashkar's progressive advancement through increasingly senior financial leadership positions at major Saudi construction and real estate entities positions him to drive financial strategy, governance, and reporting rigor at Red Sea International. His experience managing financial operations across diverse sectors—including real estate development, construction materials and services, and events management—equips him to navigate complex financial structures and contribute to strategic decision-making during periods of organizational transition.