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Governance & Board Affairs — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sadeem Alharthi.

Governance and Board Affairs professional with experience across PIF portfolio companies and complex corporate environments, specialising in Board governance, executive coordination, corporate compliance, and Board Secretariat operations.

Board Secretariat Corporate Governance PIF Portfolio Executive Coordination Governance Transformation
sadeemalharthiksu@hotmail.com
+966 54 590 3278
LL.B. King Saud University — GPA 4.56 / 5.00
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Professional Statement

I don't just manage governance structures. I build them from the ground up. Every board resolution, every committee charter, every governance framework is a commitment to institutional excellence — ensuring the right decisions are made with the right rigour.

— Sadeem Alharthi, Board Secretariat Manager · New Murabba / PIF
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At a Glance
Governance Metrics
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Years Experience
Governance & Legal
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PIF Companies
New Murabba · Ceer
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Board & Committee Structures
Supported across mandates
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Board Resolutions Managed
Across all mandates
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Board Directions Managed
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Committee Resolutions
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Meetings Annually
Coordinated & attended
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Governance Frameworks
Enhanced & developed
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Legal Cases
All favorable outcomes
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Governance Depts Established
Built from the ground up
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Senior Leadership Engagements
Royal & government level
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GRC Certifications
GRCP · Compliance · LL.B
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Key Expertise
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Board Governance
End-to-end governance of Board and Committee operations across sovereign-backed environments.
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Board Secretariat
Establishing and leading Secretariat functions including meeting cycles, documentation, and resolution management.
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Committee Management
Structuring, supporting, and optimising multiple Board Committees with full governance rigour.
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Governance Frameworks
Developing charters, policies, authority matrices, and governance structures aligned with best practice.
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Executive Coordination
Direct engagement with Board members, C-suite executives, and government stakeholders on strategic matters.
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Corporate Compliance
Ensuring full compliance with laws, regulations, governance codes, and SAMA/CMA requirements.
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Stakeholder Management
Managing relations with shareholders, regulators, advisors, and senior leadership at institutional level.
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Board Reporting
Producing governance reports, board packs, regulatory filings, and executive communications.
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Governance Transformation
Leading governance enhancement projects, operating model design, and process optimisation initiatives.
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Strategic Operations
Translating board strategy into governance controls, tracking mechanisms, and operational structures.
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Career Journey
2018 – Present
2018
Foundation
Legal Training · Sharia Law · Case Management
Began at Abdulrahman Alharthi Law Firm — building foundational competencies in legal drafting, case research, contract preparation, and sharia law consulting. Two formative years that established the rigour, precision, and analytical discipline that would define the career ahead.
2020
Legal Practice
LL.B. Graduation · Courtroom Representation · 40+ Cases
Graduated from King Saud University with First Class distinction (GPA 4.56). Joined Mohammed Almarshad Law Firm — handling over 40 cases to successful resolution across civil and corporate matters. Earned GRCP and Compliance Foundations certifications. The turning point: governance was identified as the professional destination.
2021
Corporate Transition
Majid Al Futtaim · Board Affairs · Regional Operations
Joined Majid Al Futtaim Properties as Paralegal — managing Board and Committee governance, negotiating with government authorities, and serving as acting member of the MAF Group management team in Kuwait. First direct exposure to large-scale Board Secretariat operations and executive-level governance.
2022
PIF Entry
Ceer · PIF × Foxconn · Sovereign Corporate Governance
Joined Ceer National Automotive Company — a strategic PIF and Foxconn joint venture — as Senior Corporate Governance Specialist. Led shareholder affairs, coordinated general assemblies, and supported governance advisory across one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent industrial mandates. Entry into sovereign-backed governance at scale.
2024
Leadership Mandate
New Murabba · Board Secretariat Manager · PIF Flagship
Appointed to build and lead the Board Secretariat function at New Murabba — a landmark PIF development redefining Riyadh's urban future. Promoted from Assistant Manager to Manager within two years. Today: accountable for the full governance framework, Delegation of Authority, Board and Committee support, and governance transformation programmes.
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Professional Experience
Jan 2026 – Present
Riyadh · Full-time
Current PIF
Board Secretariat Manager
New Murabba Development Company — PIF Subsidiary
  • Leads the Board Secretariat function, providing comprehensive governance support to the Board of Directors and all affiliated Committees — covering the full meeting lifecycle, agenda management, board pack preparation, minutes, and formal documentation of decisions and actions.
  • Oversees and implements corporate governance policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, governance codes, and Saudi regulatory requirements.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains the Delegation of Authority framework; advises management on governance interpretation and policy application.
  • Manages shareholder relations, coordinates AGMs and EGMs, and ensures full legal compliance across all Board affairs and corporate disclosures.
Focus Areas
Board Secretariat Leadership Governance Frameworks Board and Committee Governance Governance Transformation Delegation of Authority Executive Stakeholder Engagement
Jan 2024 – Dec 2025
Riyadh · Full-time
PIF
Board Secretariat and Corporate Governance Assistant Manager
New Murabba Development Company — PIF Subsidiary
  • Supported the Board and all affiliated Committees across the full governance cycle — scheduling, agendas, materials, minutes, resolution tracking, and formal distribution of decisions.
Aug 2022 – Dec 2023
Riyadh · Full-time
PIF
Senior Corporate Governance Specialist
Ceer National Automotive Company — PIF and Foxconn Joint Venture
  • Managed shareholder affairs, coordinated general assemblies including AGMs, and ensured full legal and regulatory compliance across all shareholder governance activities.
  • Prepared corporate disclosures including annual reports, proxy statements, and regulatory filings with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Provided governance advisory to management, advising on policy interpretation, compliance obligations, and governance best practice.
Focus Areas
Shareholder Affairs General Assemblies Governance Advisory Governance Operations
Jul 2021 – Jul 2022
Kuwait / KSA · Full-time
Real Estate
Paralegal
Majid Al Futtaim Properties — Country Head Office
  • Drafted, reviewed, and managed legal documents including contracts, RFPs, and legal letters; supported project management on contract execution and commercial risk mitigation.
  • Managed Board and Committee meetings and documentation; represented the organisation as acting member of the MAF Group management team in Kuwait.
Focus Areas
Legal Advisory Commercial Risk Cross-functional Coordination Board Affairs
Jun 2020 – Jul 2021
Riyadh · Full-time
Legal
Trainee Lawyer and Legal Advisor
Mohammed Almarshad Law Firm
  • Handled 40+ legal cases across civil and corporate matters, delivering favorable outcomes for all clients.
  • Drafted legal documents, represented clients in courts, and provided legal advisory services across a broad range of matters.
May 2018 – Apr 2020
Riyadh · Full-time
Legal
Legal Trainee
Abdulrahman Alharthi Law Firm
  • Conducted case studies and legal research in both civil law and sharia law; prepared legal memos, contracts, and advisory documents.
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Key Contributions
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Governance Function Establishment
Contributed to establishing Governance and Board Secretariat departments within sovereign-backed organisations — including governance frameworks, operating models, policies, processes, and governance structures built from the ground up.
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Board Operations Transformation
Enhanced Board and Committee governance practices through process optimisation, governance controls, resolution tracking systems, and structured stakeholder engagement — improving the quality and efficiency of Board operations.
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Governance Framework Development
Supported the development and enhancement of governance frameworks, Board and Committee charters, policies, and authority structures — aligned with Saudi regulatory requirements and leading international governance practices.
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Executive Stakeholder Management
Worked directly with Board members, Committee members, C-suite executives, senior government stakeholders, and external advisors on strategic governance matters — delivering clear, accurate, and timely governance support at the highest organisational levels.
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Key Achievements
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Governance Department Established — New Murabba (PIF)
Contributed to building the Governance and Board Secretariat function from the ground up within a flagship sovereign development — establishing the frameworks, operating model, and governance structures that underpin the organisation's Board operations.
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Board Operations Transformation Programme
Led governance enhancement initiatives that optimised Board and Committee processes, strengthened resolution tracking, and elevated the quality of executive governance support across PIF portfolio companies.
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Governance Frameworks Developed Across Multiple Mandates
Supported the development and enhancement of governance frameworks, charters, authority matrices, and policies across multiple organisations — ensuring alignment with Saudi regulatory requirements and international governance standards.
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First Digital Legal Services Platform in the Middle East
Provided full executive oversight of operating companies that built and launched the first digital legal services application and website of its kind in the Middle East — from inception through delivery.
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40+ Legal Cases — All Favorable
Successfully managed and resolved over 40 legal cases across civil and corporate matters, consistently delivering favorable outcomes for clients across firms, industries, and jurisdictions.
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Disciplines
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Governance and Board Affairs
  • Corporate Governance Frameworks
  • Board Secretariat Management
  • Committee Governance
  • Delegation of Authority
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Shareholder and AGM Management
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Legal and Compliance
  • Legal Drafting and Review
  • Contract Management
  • GRC Compliance — GRCP Certified
  • Legal Research and Analysis
  • Corporate Disclosures and Filings
  • Sharia Law Consulting
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Leadership and Strategy
  • Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Governance Transformation
  • Risk Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Arabic and English — Professional
  • Strategic Operations
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Credentials
Professional Certifications
GRCP
Governance, Risk and Compliance Professional
Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG) · 2021
CFP
Compliance Foundations Professional
The Financial Academy · 2021
LL.B
Bachelor of Laws — Second Class Honours
King Saud University · 2020 · GPA 4.56 / 5.00
Professional Development
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Board Secretary Course (2021)
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Anti-Money Laundering Course (2020)
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Leadership Essentials Course (2020)
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Detection of Counterfeiting and Forgery (2020)
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Future Misk Path — Career Preparation (2020)
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Economic Conference — Money and Business (2020)
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Effective Legal Advisory Course (2019)
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Tuwaiq in the Saudi Capital Market (2019)
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Declamation Course (2019)
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Anti-Dumping Forum Discussion (2018)
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Community
2019
Book Fair Volunteer
2018
Member — Cultural and Social Club, King Saud University
2016
Member — Law Club, King Saud University
Get in Touch

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sadeemalharthiksu@hotmail.com
+966 54 590 3278 Email