Dr. Solaiman Al-Twaijri

CEO, National Agricultural Development Company

Dr. Solaiman Abdulaziz Saleh Altwaijri is a distinguished Saudi business leader and academic with over three decades of executive experience across agriculture, manufacturing, finance, and higher education. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC), one of the largest agricultural and food production companies in the region. Prior to this role, he led major organizations including the Amiantit Group and NADA, driving large-scale transformation, operational excellence, and global expansion.  Dr. Altwaijri holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Case Western Reserve University in the United States, along with advanced degrees from the University of Illinois and King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is one of the most credentialed professionals in his field, holding numerous international certifications such as CPA (USA and Saudi), CMA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CGMA, CDPSE, and several specialized arbitration and financial management credentials.

Throughout his career, he has served on the boards of major national and international companies, including FAB Capital, Walaa Insurance, Takween Advanced Industries, and multiple subsidiaries within the Amiantit Group. His leadership also extends to key audit, risk, and executive committees across prominent public and private institutions.  In addition to his corporate contributions, Dr. Altwaijri has a strong academic background, having taught at leading universities such as KFUPM, PMU, and King Saud University. He has also served as a consultant to numerous organizations in financial, managerial, and strategic areas, further solidifying his reputation as a trusted expert.

Recognized with awards for scientific excellence and contributions to global accounting research, Dr. Altwaijri combines deep technical expertise with proven organizational leadership, making him one of the region’s most accomplished executives in corporate governance, finance, and strategic management.