Faris al-Hejji

Faris Al-Hejji currently serves as the Head of Information Security Controls at Al Rajhi Bank, a position held since January 2023. Prior to this, Faris held multiple roles at Riyad Bank, including Vice President and Head of BT Security Section from November 2010 to January 2023, where responsibilities encompassed planning, managing, and coordinating IT security initiatives, developing security assurance frameworks, and conducting investigations related to security policy breaches. Faris also functioned as a Senior Manager and CIS Specialist at Riyad Bank, focusing on emerging technologies in IT security, managing network security projects, ensuring compliance with standards such as PCI DSS, and assisting IT teams with security incidents. Faris's extensive experience reflects a strong commitment to enhancing organizational security through strategic planning and collaboration with stakeholders.