Faisal Haddawi

Eng. Faisal Alawi Haddawi was appointed CEO of Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO) effective February 16, 2025, succeeding interim leader Rob Jan Renders. Haddawi brings over 15 years of experience in C-suite roles, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer in the industrial sector where he demonstrated remarkable ability to drive growth, optimize operations, and deliver strategic transformation. His tenure concluded December 31, 2026, following mutual consent termination approved by the board on October 9, 2026.

Haddawi 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. He has over 23 years of extensive experience spanning industrial, real estate, and investment sectors, with additional certifications in Advanced Negotiation from INSEAD and alternative investments from Harvard Business School.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO) — February 2025 to December 2026
• Chief Executive Officer, Abdullah Abdulaziz AlRajhi & Sons Company (Al Rajhi Business) — 2022 onwards
• Group Chief Executive Officer, Al Rajhi Industrial Group — January 2020 to December 2021
• Board member of National Steel Company, Al Jazeera Home Appliances Company, and Falcon

What Faisal Haddawi could bring to his next leadership role: Drawing on two decades of industrial and operational transformation expertise, Haddawi brings proven capability in cost discipline and operational efficiency. At MEPCO, he delivered a significant financial turnaround, shifting the company from net loss in 2024 to net profit in 2025 through improved operational efficiency and disciplined cost management. His experience across diversified industrial portfolios and capital-intensive manufacturing operations positions him to lead complex operational restructurings and drive sustainable growth in capital-intensive sectors.