Khalid Suleimani

Khalid Suleimani served as Chief Executive Officer of Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co. (SISCO Holding) from November 1, 2022 until his resignation effective June 30, 2025. His tenure was marked by the implementation of several key development initiatives and institutional transformations, contributing to the company's strategic direction and strengthening its organizational structure and governance practices. Following his resignation, Suleimani was appointed as an Advisor to SISCO Holding effective July 1, 2025, while continuing to serve on the boards of directors of its subsidiaries.

Khalid holds over 30 years of experience leading organizations, with education in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. As one of the VC pioneers in Saudi Arabia, he played a pivotal role in developing the region's tech and investment ecosystem. His background reflects strong focus on investment management and venture capital, complemented by extensive experience in corporate governance and strategic advisory.

Career History

• Managing Director and CEO of SISCO Holding from 1999 to 2007
• Managing Director and CEO of Halwani Bros. in Saudi Arabia and Egypt from 2007 to 2019
• CEO of OMACO from 2019 to 2024
• Chairman of Chrome Advisory, a specialized investment advisory firm focusing on venture capital and private equity
• Head of Venture Capital at Alkhabeer Capital, where he structured a Venture Capital Division and secured licensing from the Capital Market Authority
• Head and President of the Investment Committee at Sirb Angel Investors Network, supporting entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia

Khalid's multicultural upbringing in England and engineering education in Colorado equipped him to excel in multinational, multicultural environments, complemented by his experience as a cross-cultural consultant in the USA. His entrepreneurial spirit led to the authorship of his best-selling book, "84 Tips for Successful Business Start-ups," with more than one-third of tips specific to starting a business in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.

What Khalid Suleimani could bring to future roles: Drawing on his documented career trajectory, Suleimani brings proven expertise in large-scale organizational transformation, having successfully navigated critical development initiatives at SISCO Holding. His dual strength in venture capital ecosystem development and traditional industrial management—spanning SISCO, Halwani Bros., and OMACO—positions him uniquely for leadership roles requiring both growth-stage investment acumen and operational excellence. His published thought leadership on startup success and his recognized status as a VC pioneer suggest he could add strategic advisory and entrepreneurial ecosystem value to any organization seeking to enhance innovation capabilities or Saudi Arabia market entry strategies.