Waleed Khalid Fatani

Waleed Khalid Fatani served as Chief Executive Officer of Savola Group, a leading strategic investment holding company in the food and retail sectors across the MENA region. His tenure was marked by major strategic milestones including the launch of a SAR 6.0 billion rights issue to strengthen the Group's capital position and the distribution of Savola's entire stake in Almarai to its shareholders. Fatani's resignation was accepted by the Board effective June 30, 2025, as part of a joint agreement on the strategic transformation plan that focuses on the food segment.

Fatani holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from California State University, obtained in 1993. He brings over 28 years of banking, financial and investments experience, with career experience across a variety of business sectors and the financial services sector.

Career history

• CEO of Savola Group (2021-2025)
• CEO of Saudi Fransi Capital
• Group Treasurer and Capital Markets & Investments Adviser at Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ)
• General Manager of Deutsche Bank's Riyadh branch
• Head of Group Treasury at Banque Saudi Fransi (starting 1994)

What Waleed Khalid Fatani could bring to his next role: Based on his documented career trajectory, Fatani possesses deep expertise in capital markets, treasury management, and strategic financial transformation. His track record at Savola—including executing a multi-billion riyal rights issue and managing significant portfolio restructuring—demonstrates capability in large-scale corporate transformation and shareholder value creation. His 28+ years spanning banking, investment advisory, and food/retail leadership positions him well for senior roles requiring integration of financial discipline with operational growth strategy in emerging markets.