Mohammed Al-Hajjaj

Executive Profile

Eng. Mohammed Al-Hajjaj was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Automotive Services Company (SASCO) effective August 1, 2026, following the resignation of previous CEO Riyadh Saleh Almalik. Al-Hajjaj holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and a master's degree in engineering systems management from the University of Dayton in the US.

Al-Hajjaj's career spans over 19 years, blending global expertise with local insight. He began his professional career with Schneider Electric in 2006, holding various leadership positions for the next decade, and directed their solar energy business across the Middle East, underlining his early commitment to sustainable solutions.

Al-Hajjaj has been recognized for his ability to navigate complex markets and drive innovation, earning him a reputation as a forward-thinking leader. Most recently, as CEO of ENGIE Saudi Arabia—a role he took over in May 2023—he oversaw a robust business portfolio exceeding SR33 billion (approximately $9 billion) focused on desalination, low-carbon energy solutions, and clean energy projects, directly employing over 2,000 individuals across the Kingdom. Under his leadership, ENGIE secured a $1.2 billion refinancing facility in February 2024 through the Al Dur Power & Water Company, and launched ENGIE Factory in February 2024 to invest in and support early-stage startups in clean energy and sustainability.

Career History

• CEO of ENGIE Saudi Arabia (May 2023–present)
• Executive Managing Director for Regional Investment Development at the Saudi Ministry of Investment (2018–2023), where he was instrumental in driving investment and enhancing competitiveness within the Kingdom's energy, water and waste management sectors
• General Electric (2016–2018), where he oversaw corporate transformation and led the power conversion unit business in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
• Schneider Electric (2006–2016), holding various leadership positions

What Al-Hajjaj Could Bring to SASCO

Al-Hajjaj's appointment positions SASCO to benefit from his extensive experience in scaling large operational portfolios, having managed multi-billion-dollar assets and 2,000+ employees at ENGIE. His proven track record in securing major financing facilities and driving sustainable business initiatives—combined with his government sector expertise at the Ministry of Investment where he worked directly on kingdom-wide investment attraction—could prove valuable in modernizing SASCO's automotive services operations and expanding its investment initiatives. His focus on innovation and Vision 2030 alignment may also drive SASCO's evolution in response to Saudi Arabia's transformation priorities.