Abdullah Al Bader
- CEO, Almarai
Abdullah Albader is classified as a strategic leader and has been the CEO of Almarai since March 2021, with a vision for the future and the ability to lead significant transformations. Albader’s journey with Almarai began in 2000 when he honed his manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing, and shared services skills. His leadership in the bakery sector as Executive Vice President paved the way for his current role as Chief Executive Officer of Almarai. In addition to his professional achievements, Albader was included in Forbes’ list of the strongest CEOs in the Middle East for 2022, 2023 and 2024. He was also named one of Saudi Arabia’s top CEOs for 2022 in the Okaz Award. Albader holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Leicester in Britain, and several executive programs from training entities such as NASAD, Harvard, IMD and Chicago Business School. Abdullah Albader remains a distinguished leader, steering Almarai towards new heights of success.