Al Mohafaza CEO steps down, Adel Al-Moghadhawi takes charge

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Al Mohafaza Company for Education’s board of directors approved on Oct. 13 the resignation of Ibrahim AlShammari from his position as CEO for personal reasons. He will continue on the board, with membership status changed to non-executive.

Adel Al-Moghadhawi was appointed CEO, effective Oct. 13, until the end of the current board term on Jan. 15, 2027, according to a statement to Tadawul.

Al-Moghadhawi holds a PhD in Educational Foundations and brings over 33 years of professional experience, spanning teaching and administrative roles in general education, including more than 13 years in higher education where he held senior administrative positions.

In addition to his academic and administrative background, Al-Moghadhawi has served as a part-time advisor to various entities in the private and non-profit sectors and previously held the position of CEO at a Saudi consultancy firm specializing in research and advisory services. His expertise extends to strategic planning, project development, and arbitration, with extensive professional networks across local and regional universities and institutions.

In a separate statement, the board announced the appointment of Salah Almohaimeed as Managing Director (MD) as of Oct. 13, until the end of the current board term on Jan, 15, 2027.

Almohaimeed will continue to serve as Vice Chairman, and his board membership status has been changed to executive.

The board further approved the formation of the nominations and remuneration committee, with members including Nasser Al-Subaie (Chairman), Ghannam Al-Ghannam and Faisal Saad.

Additionally, the board approved a change in the company’s representatives to the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) for all purposes related to the implementation of the Capital Market Law and its implementing regulations. The newly appointed representatives are Salah Almohaimeed (Vice Chairman) and Mohamed Abdel Azim Mahmoud (Director of Technical and Educational Affairs).