About Khalid Al Abdulkarim
Chief Executive Officer, Al Abdulkarim Holding
Mr. Khalid Al Abdulkarim established Al Abdulkarim Holding Co. (AKH) in 1973 and it is one of the largest importers and distributors of electrical materials in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the Top 100 Companies in the country. The company has distributor relationships with many U.S. corporations. Mr. Al Abdulkarim is also President of two subsidiary companies of Al Abdulkarim Holding Company — Naizak (a consultancy, supply and support firm for renewable energy systems, construction services for refineries and power plants) and Industrial Systems Group (a manufacturer of electrical equipment). Mr. Al Abdulkarim serves on the Board of Directors of Samba Financial Group, Gulf Union Cooperative Insurance, Saudi Cement Company and is Vice Chairman of the National Trade Committee of the Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry. He holds an MBA from Portland State University.