Bander al-Fares

Bander AL-Fares is a seasoned professional in the field of accountancy and business management, currently serving as the Director of Business Sector at the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) since December 2022. With extensive experience at Grant Thornton Saudi Arabia as the Head of Specialized Assurance Services, and as an Auditor and IKTVA & LC leader at Grant Thornton - Aldar Audit Bureau, Bander has demonstrated strong leadership and expertise in assurance services. Previous roles include Deputy Manager at Roya Industrial Company and Executive Director at High Advanced Trading Co., as well as a Marketing Specialist at AL-Fares House Company. Bander began professional training at Samba Financial Group, gaining foundational knowledge in investment and account management. Bander holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Indianapolis, completed in 2016.