Mohammed Al-Sarhan is Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Arabia franchise of Barclays, appointed as the bank prepared to commence investment banking and global markets activities in the kingdom under a provisional Capital Market Authority licence.
Al-Sarhan brings extensive experience and deep client relationships in Saudi Arabia. He previously served in prominent roles with Al Safi Danone, Al Faisaliah Group, IKEA and Bahri. On his appointment he said it was an honour to work alongside the Middle East co-chief executives Khaled El Dabag and Walid Mezher and committed to supporting the kingdom's transformation.
Career History
- Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, Barclays Saudi Arabia (from October 2025)
- Prominent roles, Al Safi Danone
- Prominent roles, Al Faisaliah Group
- Prominent roles, IKEA
- Prominent roles, Bahri
What Mohammed Al-Sarhan brings to the Chairman role at Barclays Saudi Arabia: a consumer, industrial and shipping board record built entirely inside the kingdom, which supplies the local relationships and governance standing a newly licensed foreign investment bank needs at board level.
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