Abdulsalam Al-Duraibi

Abdulsalam bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Duraibi was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Southern Province Cement Company by the board of directors, effective December 1, 2025. Al-Duraibi brings extensive experience in the financial and industrial sectors, having held several leadership and executive positions, with a particular focus on the Saudi Arabian cement industry.

Al-Duraibi holds an MBA from Seattle University and an undergraduate degree in Information Systems Management from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter-holder. He has also served as a member of the boards of directors and specialized committees of several listed companies.

Career history

• Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Najran Cement Company (2019-2025)
• Senior Investment Manager at Savola Group (dates unspecified)
• Independent Director at Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company (since 2022)

What Al-Duraibi could bring to Southern Province Cement Company: His track record leading Najran Cement, where he managed a major Saudi cement producer with modern operations, positions him well to drive operational excellence and strategic growth at Southern Province Cement. His financial expertise, demonstrated through his CFA credential and investment management background at Savola Group, combined with his board-level experience across multiple Saudi industries, suggests he is equipped to navigate complex stakeholder interests and pursue value creation strategies in the competitive Saudi cement sector.