Ayman Al-Rashed has been the CEO of the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence since June 2021.
A Public Investment Fund firm, it was founded with the goal of helping the Kingdom establish itself as a leader in AI by providing cutting-edge transformational solutions.
Through collaborations, targeted investments, and strategic capabilities addressing market gaps internationally, the company aims to empower the ecosystem to influence the future of AI.
Al-Rashed is responsible for all aspects of the business’ operations and directs its short- and long-term strategies, drawing on more than 20 years of experience managing infrastructure and technology projects.
He also oversees strategic partnerships, targeted investments, and the development of key capabilities that address global market gaps.
For two years prior to taking on his current position, he was a managing director at Accenture ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, an international professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security.
In 2017, he was CEO of the Saudi Cloud Computing Co. and later served as an adviser at stc.
At the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he held several posts including as general manager for IT and communications, and previously worked in senior roles at companies including Microsoft, the Saudi Internet Co., SOL, and AIG.
As a business leader, Al-Rashed has expertise in areas including technology, consulting, defense and security, cloud infrastructure, and the public sector.
He gained a bachelor’s degree in computer science from King Saud University in Riyadh.
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