Ahmed Gadelhak

Ahmed Osama Gadelhak is a distinguished technology executive with over two decades of leadership driving enterprise-scale digital transformation, innovation, and strategic alignment across complex organizations. He excels in orchestrating value-driven, cross-functional programs that enable business agility, operational excellence, and sustained growth.

Currently serving as the Senior Director of IT at Saudi Binladin Group (SBG), Ahmed leads enterprise IT strategy and digital innovation for one of the largest construction conglomerates in the region, overseeing an active portfolio of SAR multi-billions. Under his leadership, SBG has launched award-winning transformation initiatives, advanced infrastructure modernization, and AI adoption—all aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Ahmed’s career includes a notable tenure at Oracle Corporation as a Senior Customer Success Executive, where he was entrusted with a portfolio valued at over US$17 million. He successfully accelerated digital maturity and adoption across key clients, directly contributing to US$3.2 million in closed deals, US$3 million in growth pipeline, and the successful execution of 28+ client go-lives.

Previously, he held progressive leadership roles within SBG, including AVP for Development Affairs, where he managed a US$80 million transformation program, and drove organizational change across finance, IT, engineering, and manufacturing. He has also served as IT Solutions Architect, Project Manager, and Head of Infrastructure & Security, leading enterprise initiatives in architecture design, ERP, and project execution.

Between 2014–2017, during a critical restructuring period at SBG, Ahmed engaged in regional consultancy across Saudi Arabia, Oman, and UAE. He led strategy workshops and KPI-driven performance programs for public and private sector entities, enabling strategy-to-execution alignment through Balanced Scorecard frameworks.

Ahmed holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University. He holds as well an M.Sc. in Information Technology, from the University of Liverpool and a B.E. in Computer Engineering, from the Arab Academy for Science & Technology and Maritime Transport. He is Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and ITIL Strategic Leader. He has undertaken Coaching & Performance Accreditation as a KPI Professional (KPICP), John C. Maxwell Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Speaker, and Barrett’s CTT Practitioner. He is a Graduate of the THNK School for Creative Executive Leadership Development.

Fluent in English and Arabic, Ahmed is a trusted advisor at the intersection of technology, strategy, and people. Outside of work, he is a devoted husband and father of two who enjoys skydiving, scuba diving, off-road adventures, and mindfulness practices.