Abdullah Alhowish

Abdullah Alhowish is a seasoned IT Audit and Risk Management professional with extensive experience leading IT audit departments in major financial institutions, including Alr, Banque Saudi Fransi, and AlRajhi Bank. As Senior Director and Head of IT Audit at Alr since December 2020, Abdullah has demonstrated expertise in supervising IT audit teams and safeguarding technology assets. Prior roles include Senior IS Audit Manager at Banque Saudi Fransi, where Abdullah managed IT audit functions and reported to the Group Chief Audit Executive, and Head of IT Audit at AlRajhi Bank, overseeing IT audit frameworks across multiple subsidiaries. Abdullah's career also includes significant positions at Arab National Bank and Saudi Hollandi Bank, where leadership in IT governance, compliance, and operational risk has been a hallmark. Abdullah’s educational background includes programs focused on leadership and strategy execution from INSEAD.