Ayub ALDakael

Current Positions:

Executive Director of Risk Management and Business Continuity at a government entity. ∙ Co-founder of a specialized platform for Risk Management and Business Continuity. ∙ Member of the Risk Committee under the Board of Directors of a fintech company. ∙ Member of the Internal Audit Committee under the Board of Directors of a listed company. ∙ Risk Management and Business Continuity Consultant at Deloitte.

About Ayub bin Abdulrahman Aldakael:

Ayub Aldakael is one of the leading experts in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance, Risk &  Compliance (GRC), Business Continuity Management (BCM), and Crisis Management. With over 18  years of experience, he has played a key role in establishing and developing risk and compliance, and  Business continuity departments across government, private, and semi-government sectors.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and has completed the Leadership Development Program  at Harvard Business School, strengthening his strategic capabilities in designing and implementing  governance and risk management frameworks based on international best practices.

Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of Risk Management at a government entity and Co founder of a Risk Management and Business Continuity platform. He is also a member of several  specialized risk and compliance committees under board governance. Additionally, he was previously  involved in Saudi Arabia’s Geopolitical Risk Community, where he contributed to enhancing  institutional resilience and building proactive strategies to address future challenges.

Career Achievements and Key Contributions:

• Leading Risk & Compliance Transformation in Saudi Arabia:
•  Played a pivotal role at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) by establishing key departments for Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud Prevention, Risk Management, and Compliance, strengthening  financial integrity in line with international standards.
•  Founded the Risk Management and Business Continuity Department at the Ministry of Human  Resources and Social Development, elevating compliance levels and aligning with global best  practices.
• Led the Risk and Business Continuity Management at THIQAH, achieving top-tier maturity  levels recognized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in  2023.
• Co-founded a specialized platform for Risk Management, Business Continuity, and Crisis  Management, dedicated to helping organizations build resilient and effective risk management  systems.

2. Global Recognitions and Official Commendations:

• Contributed to SAMA winning the “Best Central Bank Risk Manager” award in 2019, an  achievement acknowledged by the Saudi Council of Ministers and widely reported in major  news outlets.
• Led the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in obtaining ISO 22301  certification for Business Continuity Management, which received official recognition from the Minister.
•  Elevated THIQAH’s risk and business continuity maturity to the highest level among tech  companies, earning official recognition and media coverage.
•  Recognized by the CIO Global Forum as a transformational leader in the technology sector. 3. Advancing National Talent and Promoting Risk Awareness:
•  Keynote speaker at local and international conferences on Risk Management, Business  Continuity, and Governance.
• Delivered advanced training programs for government and private sector entities, fostering the  development of specialized national talent in risk and compliance.
• Consultant to multiple organizations in designing governance and risk management strategies.

Vision and Thought Leadership:

Ayub Aldakael believes that Risk Management is not just a regulatory obligation but a fundamental  pillar for sustainability and competitive advantage. Through his extensive expertise, he is committed to  developing proactive strategies that enable organizations to adapt to change, mitigate potential risks,  and enhance business resilience and sustainability.