Salman Akbar

Current Role

Salman Ahmed Akbar serves as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Saudi Steel Pipe Company, a leading manufacturer of electrically resistance welded steel pipes for the energy, industrial, and construction sectors in the Middle East and North Africa. He has held this audit committee chair position since June 6, 2019, and his board term runs through June 7, 2028.

Mr. Ahmed brings 43 years of expertise in Governance, Risk, Advisory, Audit, Accounting, Finance, and Investments. He holds a Bachelor of Administration Science degree and is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. He also holds a Corporate Finance Qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Career History

• Saudi Steel Pipe Company – Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair (2019–present)
• SABB Takaful Company – Independent Board Member and Chairman Audit Committee
• Saudi Orix Leasing Company – Audit Committee Member
• Albaraka Bank Pakistan Limited – Board Member
• Manara Equity Partners BSC(c) – Director
• Callingham Crane, UK – Senior Accountant

What Salman Ahmed Akbar could bring to Saudi Steel Pipe Company: With his extensive international experience in audit committee governance, financial risk management, and corporate compliance across Gulf financial institutions and investment firms, Akbar brings deep expertise in ensuring robust internal controls and audit effectiveness. His multi-decade track record in institutional finance and governance positions him to strengthen board-level oversight of SSP's financial operations and compliance with international standards during a period of operational expansion across the MENA region.