Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
10th – 11th September 2025

Abdullah AlBar

Abdullah AlBar

Abdullah AlBar

Chief Data Officer

Abdul Latif Jameel United Finance

An innovative and strategic Chief Data Officer with the ability to drive data-related initiatives and strategies, support effective data governance, and leverage data assets for optimized business value. Furthermore, I am proactive in initiating the implementation of data-centric approaches to drive strategic initiatives and optimize operational efficiencies. I have nearly two decades of progressive experience in formulating data strategies and optimizing data assets to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

 

I am known for establishing and formulating central Data Lakes, accompanied by comprehensive data catalogs. This initiative aimed to consolidate databases, drive seamless searches, pioneer efficient data accessibility, and empower users with information crucial for decision-making.

 

I have successfully executed the implementation of innovative strategies and digital initiatives that significantly transformed the digital landscape and secured recognition as one of the Top 100 Digital Transformation Leaders in the Kingdom. Furthermore, my commitment has resulted in invitations to share insights at the Digital Transformation Summit in 2023, where I discussed the transformative impact of AI on the future of Saudi Arabia.

 

Dedicated and committed to my professional development, I am currently pursuing an MBA in Business Analytics at O.P. Jindal Global University. My educational background includes a Master of Science in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.