Thamer M. Al-Muhid

With over 30 years of global leadership experience, Al-Muhid brings extensive expertise in driving organizational transformation, operational excellence, and international expansion. He holds a BS in civil engineering from King Saud University and two master's degrees—an MBA and a degree in mergers and acquisitions from Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien), supplemented by an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Management in Arizona, USA. He is known for his strengths in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, driving the company's efforts to develop advanced technologies, manufacture high-quality products, and forge global partnerships.

Career History

• CEO at Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) — February 2025 onwards
• Group CEO and Managing Director of Saudi Chemical Company Holding (2020–2025), where he led a major restructuring
• Senior leadership roles at SABIC and related entities
• Executive positions at Almarai Company
• Leadership roles at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Prior to joining Saudi Chemical Company Holding, Thamer held leadership positions at the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu. His diverse background encompasses strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, research and development, and forging key international partnerships.

In 2024, Thamer AlMuhid was recognized among the 'Best 100 CEOs in the Arab World' and received the 'Professional Excellence Award' by Global Awards. He was ranked #67 among Forbes Middle East's Top 100 CEOs in 2024, and secured the #15 spot on Forbes Middle East's Top 50 Healthcare Leaders in 2022.

What Thamer Al-Muhid could bring to SAMI: Drawing from his extensive background in organizational transformation, M&A, and international business development across chemicals, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, Al-Muhid is positioned to accelerate SAMI's defense localization agenda. His focus on strategic planning and stakeholder engagement aligns directly with SAMI's mission to develop cutting-edge defense technologies and forge global partnerships in support of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives.