The U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council is pleased to release our Annual Report for 2019. In this report, we highlight our core activities throughout the year that have effectively met the needs of our member companies, and continue to drive new market developments and economic change within the Kingdom.
ANNUAL REPORT 2019
LETTER FROM CEO
2019 HIGHLIGHTS
This year the Council made important inroads with key industrial sectors, crucial stakeholders and Saudi Government entities, with a focus on shifting strategy to align with the principles presented in Vision 2030. As part of this strategy the Council designed and carried out more than 12 premier events with 787 participants, highlighting opportunities in the U.S. and Saudi markets.
TRADE MISSIONS
“Securiport highly recommends the Council’s mission. Their expertise and contacts in the market are invaluable. What would have taken us months to plan and organize was made possible in less than a week.”
“The mission was an outstanding opportunity to identify and pursue new business prospects in Saudi Arabia. The Council identified high level contacts and facilitated networking through various events.”
“The Airport Management, Construction and Modernization Mission to Saudi Arabia was well organized, with attendance from influential executives and many leads.”
MEMBERSHIP
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Our continuing goal is to bring the best possible value to our members – a measure of which comes through our high-level and executive events. We strive to offer relevant programs to benefit your company’s market strategies and growth in the Kingdom. In 2019, we were pleased to offer a diversified series of events targeting U.S. and Saudi companies across an array of sizes and industries.
WEBINARS
STATE PARTNERSHIPS
In 2019, Council staff participated in Bringing the World to Pennsylvania, a series of events hosted by the Pennsylvania’s Department of Community & Economic Development’s Office of International Business Development to introduce Pennsylvania companies to international business opportunities.
During the two week period, Council staff traveled to over ten cities and met one-on-one with over 68 Pennsylvania companies seeking foreign market intelligence, agents and distributor candidates in Saudi Arabia. The Council led market presentations, educational seminars, and participated in networking receptions to showcase opportunities in the Saudi market. Interested companies then followed up with the Council for specific market entry research or customized services.
As a result of the work carried out by the Council, in 2019 $18.9 million in exports were made to Saudi Arabia from Pennsylvania companies who met with Council staff during the event. Industries supported by the Council in 2019 in Pennsylvania include: consulting, construction, food services & goods, manufacturing, technology, transportation and wholesale products.
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
The Council used 2019 as an opportunity to expand information services and communications methods. With the addition of an experienced economist, marketing professional and a dedicated PR team, the Council is committed to growing impact and reach as the source on business in the United States and Saudi Arabia.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Eng. Mubarak Al-Khafrah
Chairman, The National Industrialization Company (Tasnee)
About Eng. Mubarak Al-Khafrah Chairman, The National Industrialization Company (Tasnee) Eng. Mubarak Al-Khafrah is the…
Walid Abukhaled
Chief Executive Officer, SAMI
Eng. Walid Abukhaled is the Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Arabian Military Industries...
Abdallah S. Jum’ah
Saudi Co-Chairman, U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council and Former CEO, Saudi Aramco
Mr. Abdallah S. Jum’ah is the Chairman...
Khalid Al Abdulkarim
Chief Executive Officer, Al Abdulkarim Holding
Mr. Khalid Al Abdulkarim established Al Abdulkarim...
Steve Demetriou
U.S. Co-Chairman, U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council and Chair and CEO, Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
Mr. Demetriou joined Jacobs as President and Chief Executive Officer...
Abdulaziz Alajaji
Co-Head MENA & CEO, Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz Alajaji joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 as the CEO...
Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board Member, SABIC
Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh is Chief Executive Officer...
Hassan Al-Huwaizi
Chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Hassan Al-Huwaizi is the Chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers of...
Raaid K. Alireza
General Manager, Xenel Group
Raaid K. Alireza heads Xenel’s Investment Center for the last seven years where...
Ibrahim Al-Jomaih
Vice Chairman and CEO, Al Jomaih Group
Mr. Ibrahim Al Jomaih is Vice Chairman and CEO of Al Jomaih Holding Company...
Abdullah Al-Juffali
Country President, Honeywell Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
Abdullah Al-Juffali is the President of Honeywell Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Moosa Al-Moosa
President, Dow Middle East and Turkey
Moosa Al-Moosa is the President of Dow Middle East and Turkey. In this role, Al-Moosa is...
Nadhmi Al Nasr
Chief Executive Officer, NEOM
Nadhmi A. Al-Nasr started his career at Saudi Aramco...
Rasheed Al-Rushaid
Chairman, President & CEO of Al-Rushaid Petroleum Investment Company
Rasheed Al-Rushaid is the Chairman, President & CEO of...
Khaled M. Al Seif
President and CEO, El Seif Group
Khaled M. Al Seif is President and Chief Executive Officer of the El Seif Group, one...
Rami Alturki
President and Chief Executive Officer, Alturki Holding
Rami Khalid Alturki is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Alturki Holding...
Khalid Al Zamil
President, Zamil Group
Khalid Al Zamil is President for Zamil Group, headquartered in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. He is...
Mark Brantley
Group President, EMEA & APAC, Worley
Mark is responsible for all Worley businesses in the EMEA and APAC regions...
Al Collins
Group President, Corporate Development & Sustainability, Fluor
Al Collins is Group President of Corporate Development & Sustainability for...
Leo A. Daly III
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, LEO A DALY
Leo A. Daly III is Chairman and CEO of LEO A DALY...
Carmen Haddad
Citi Vice Chair of Middle East and Chief Country Officer for Saudi Arabia
Carmen Haddad is the Citi Vice Chair of Middle East and Chief Country Officer for Saudi Arabia ...
Charles Hallab
Founder and Principal, Barrington Global
Charles Salem Hallab is Founder and Principal at Barrington Global...
Amb. Stuart Jones
President, International and Government Affairs, Bechtel Corporation
Amb. Stuart Jones assumed his position as Bechtel’s...
Stephen McDonald
President, Middle East Group, TCW
Mr. McDonald is President of the TCW Middle East Group. He also serves as Executive...
Amin Nasser
President & Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Aramco
Amin H. Nasser is President and Chief Executive Officer...
Clay Neff
President, Chevron International Exploration and Production
Robert C. (Clay) Neff, Jr., is president of...
Jack P. Williams
Senior Vice President, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Born in Mansfield, Ohio, Jack Williams graduated from Vanderbilt University...
Robert Wilt
Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden)
Robert Wilt is the Chief Executive Officer...
TEAM MEMBERS
Jay Ennis
Director, Projects
Jay Ennis is a published international business and investment...
David Callahan
Senior Vice President
avid Callahan is Senior Vice President of the U.S. Saudi...
Ana Carmen Neboisa
Vice President
As the Council’s Vice President, Ana Carmen Neboisa...
Jamil Alothman
Senior Advisor, Industrial Strategies
Jamil Alothman is Senior Advisor, Industrial Strategies of the U.S.-Saudi...
Michael Ryan
Business Strategy Advisor
Mike Ryan is a Business Strategy Advisor at the U.S.-Saudi...
Wiam Alwazir
Manager, Communications and Information Services
Wiam Alwazir serves as Manager within the Communications and...
Ali Alwazir
Manager, Public Relations
Ali Alwazir serves as Manager, Public Relations at the U.S.-Saudi...
Lisa Leander
Director, Member Services
Lisa Leander is an international development expert...
Sara Syed
Membership Specialist
Sara Syed serves as the Membership Specialist within the...
Albara’a Alwazir
Economist
Albara’a Alwazir is an economic expert with a over 17 years...
Sahar Nadri
Manager, Visa Services
Sahar Nadri is the Manager, Visa Services at the U.S.-Saudi...
Salem Edelbi
Visa Service Assistant
alem Edelbi serves as the Visa Service Assistant...
Jessilyn M. Joyner
Office Administrator
Jessilyn Joyner is the Office Administrator of the Executive...
Anne Dawson
Receptionist & Administrative Support
Anne Dawson is the Receptionist and provides Administrative...
Yahya Musa Ali
Office Assistant
Yahya Musa Ali serves as an Office Assistant for the U.S.-Saudi...