Salam Zaki Al-Khunaizi

Salam Zaki Al-Khunaizi was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mulkia Investment Company in June 2026. With 25 years across investment banking, capital markets, and asset management, Al-Khunaizi combines governance-first leadership with hands-on execution to convert institutional potential into measurable value. In his new role at Mulkia Investment, he will steer strategic direction, drive value creation for shareholders, and lead the team through growth and market cycles.

Al-Khunaizi brings senior leadership experience from BSF Capital and prior executive roles at Samba Capital and other institutions, where he built teams, shaped product and fund strategy, and delivered disciplined capital allocation. Most recently, he served as CEO of Saudi Fransi Capital (BSF Capital), the investment arm of Banque Saudi Fransi. Prior to his tenure at Saudi Fransi Capital, Al-Khunaizi served as CEO of Samba Capital, where he was among the leaders behind Saudi Aramco's IPO in 2019, the biggest IPO in history.

He joined Samba Capital in 2009 as Head of Equity Capital Markets, and prior to that role, he was Head of Equity Capital Markets at J.P. Morgan (Saudi Arabia). Al-Khunaizi holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. Beyond the private sector, he serves on Saudi Arabia's Shura Council and industry committees, bringing public-policy perspective to market development and infrastructure planning. He has held board member positions at the Capital Markets Institutions Committee and BSF Capital since 2023, and serves as an Executive Committee Member at Aljomaih Energy & Water Company since February 2024.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Mulkia Investment Company (2026–present)
• CEO & Board Member, Saudi Fransi Capital / BSF Capital
• Chief Executive Officer & Deputy CEO, Samba Capital & Investment Management Company
• Head of Equity Capital Markets, JPMorgan (Saudi Arabia)

What Salam Al-Khunaizi could bring to Mulkia Investment: His dual experience in governance, markets, and public service enables him to translate policy insight into practical programs that support sustainable economic growth, particularly valuable at a Saudi investment firm licensed to manage investment funds, arrange securities, and provide advisory and custody services. His track record leading high-profile capital markets transactions and building investment banking operations into market-leading practices positions him to expand Mulkia's market presence and client advisory capabilities. His board roles across regulatory bodies and infrastructure sectors suggest capacity to enhance institutional governance and navigate complex regulatory environments at Mulkia.