Jawad Abdulsamad — CEO
I lead group strategy and delivery management across Misk’s subsidiaries, working across social impact, real estate development, film production, video games, culture, arts and education. Alongside my role at Misk, I invest in B2B AI startups across the GCC and Europe. Before Misk, I spent more than 12 years in tier one consulting. I was a Partner at Bain, and previously worked at McKinsey and BCG. Altogether, my work has spanned advanced manufacturing, sustainability and digital - with particular interest in sustainable cities, investment attraction, human capital development, semiconductors and giga projects. I use LinkedIn to share lessons from consulting, a window into what’s happening in Saudi - particularly in AI, culture and tourism - and practical reflections from work and leadership. All views are my own.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in social impact and technology investment.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Experience: 18 yrs
Skills
- Strategy
- Leadership
- Business Planning
- Management Consulting
Career Highlights
- Led strategy for Misk Foundation's diverse sectors.
- Over 12 years in top-tier consulting firms.
- Invests in B2B AI startups across GCC and Europe.
Work Experience
Misk Foundation
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) (2 yrs)
Bain & Company
Partner (5 yrs 9 mos)
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Project Leader, Consultant (3 yrs 3 mos)
STC
Senior Strategy Advisor (3 yrs)
Ask.com
UK Operations Manager (2 yrs)
McKinsey & Company
Business Analyst (2 yrs)
Education
MA at University of Oxford