ABDULAZIZ FAHAD AL DAKHEEL
Albaz Industrial Corporation
RUH
Overview
Investment and board-level professional with experience spanning financial services, strategic advisory, corporate analysis, and business ownership. Founder and owner of AFD Consulting since 1999, advising on the development and marketing of Sharia-compliant financial products to major international financial institutions and investors. Brings experience serving on boards and in partnership roles across investment banking, industrial businesses, and oil recycling, alongside corporate experience with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC). Academic background includes a PhD in Economics focused on the role of investment banks in Saudi Arabia, a master's degree in Business Administration, and a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. Combines financial-services exposure, corporate analysis, board participation, and strategic planning experience relevant to senior investment leadership.
39+
Years of experience
Work History
01.2007 - 01.20103 Years
Audit Committee Board Member
Tabuk Agricultural Company
- Served on the board's audit committee.
- Led the strategic committee responsible for the company's 2020 plans and vision.
01.2007 - 01.20103 Years
Board Member
Real Estate Finance (REEF) Investment Bank
- Served in a board capacity at a Bahrain-based investment bank.
01.200521 Years 9 Months
Co-Founder
Capital Investment Bank
- Co-founded a venture capital investment banking business.
07.2021 - Current5 Years 3 Months
Chairman
First Gulf Real-estate Company
07.2021 - Current5 Years 3 Months
Inovest board member
INOVEST
01.2010 - Current16 Years 9 Months
Board Member & Partner
Takreerat Oil Recycling and Blending Company | Riyadh
- Serves in a board and partnership capacity within an oil recycling and blending business.
01.1999 - Current27 Years 9 Months
Owner & Strategic Advisor
AFD Consulting | Riyadh
- Founded and lead a consulting business focused on developing and marketing Sharia-compliant financial products.
- Advise on financial products serving major international financial institutions and investors.
- Worked as an associate with Barclays Capital in Geneva to promote financial products across the region.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships across financial services and investment markets.
01.1999 - Current27 Years 9 Months
Board Member & Partner / Shareholder
Albaz Industrial Corporation | Riyadh
- Holds board and partnership responsibilities in an industrial corporation.
01.2006 - 04.202115 Years 3 Months
Chief Executive Officer
AFD Consulting | Riyadh
01.2015 - 01.20183 Years
Board Member
Adeem Capital Investment Bank | Riyadh
- Served on the board of an investment banking institution.
01.2000 - 01.20066 Years
Board Member
IBDAR Investment Bank
- Participated in board-level governance at an investment banking institution across two periods.
01.2002 - 01.20053 Years
Board Member
IBDAR Investment Bank
- Served on the board of an investment banking institution.
01.1995 - 01.19994 Years
Senior Business Analyst
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
- Served as a Senior Business Analyst within one of Saudi Arabia's major industrial organizations.
- Gained corporate business analysis experience in a large-scale industrial environment.
- Completed an MBA case study examining the consolidation of procurement organizations in the petrochemical industry, using SABIC as the case organization.
01.1988 - 01.19957 Years
Database Administrator
Gama Medical Service | Riyadh
- Supported database administration for the Riyadh Military Hospital project.
- Developed foundational experience in information systems, data management, and technical operations.
Education
PhD | Economics
American University | 01.2006
American University
01.2006
Research focus: The Role of Investment Banks in Saudi Arabia.
Master of Arts (MA) | Business Administration
University of Hull | 01.2001
University of Hull
01.2001
Case study: Consolidation of Procurement Organizations in Petrochemical Industries, using SABIC as the case organization.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) | Computer Engineering
University of Washington | 01.1988
University of Washington
01.1988
Skills
Timeline
Chairman
First Gulf Real-estate Company
07.2021 - CurrentRead more
Inovest board member
INOVEST
07.2021 - CurrentRead more
Board Member
Adeem Capital Investment Bank
01.2015 - 01.2018Read more
Board Member & Partner
Takreerat Oil Recycling and Blending Company
01.2010 - CurrentRead more
Audit Committee Board Member
Tabuk Agricultural Company
01.2007 - 01.2010Read more
Board Member
Real Estate Finance (REEF) Investment Bank
01.2007 - 01.2010Read more
Chief Executive Officer
AFD Consulting
01.2006 - 04.2021Read more
Co-Founder
Capital Investment Bank
01.2005 Read more
Board Member
IBDAR Investment Bank
01.2002 - 01.2005Read more
Board Member
IBDAR Investment Bank
01.2000 - 01.2006Read more
Owner & Strategic Advisor
AFD Consulting
01.1999 - CurrentRead more
Board Member & Partner / Shareholder
Albaz Industrial Corporation
01.1999 - CurrentRead more
Senior Business Analyst
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
01.1995 - 01.1999Read more
Database Administrator
Gama Medical Service
01.1988 - 01.1995Read more
American University - PhD, Economics
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University of Hull - Master of Arts (MA), Business Administration
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University of Washington - Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Engineering
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