Eng. Ahmed Abdullah Alalola embarked on his journey with THIQAH in 2016, progressing through several leadership roles across Business Development and the Commercial Sector, culminating in his appointment as Deputy CEO for Business Solutions. In this role, he oversees the Technology, Digital Transformation, and Digital Ventures sectors.

Alalola is recognized as one of the Kingdom’s distinguished national talents in innovation and technology, with a visionary approach to advancing digital ecosystems both within THIQAH and across Saudi Arabia.

He brings over 20 years of professional experience across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, and venture capital investments, alongside his entrepreneurial ventures in founding and expanding several successful tech and commercial startups. Throughout his career, he has led numerous strategic initiatives that strengthened THIQAH’s market position by delivering smart, innovative solutions aligned with market needs and national transformation goals. His expertise spans the full digital transformation journey, from strategic planning and execution to the continuous development and optimization of digital platforms.

Alalola holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and an Executive MBA from IE Business School.

He also serves on the boards of several prestigious local technology and professional organizations.