Faisal Alkassim

Faisal Alkassim's work experience starts with their current position as a Senior Vice President at the Public Investment Fund (PIF). In this role, they are responsible for MENA Direct Investments, specifically focusing on the Automotive & Mobility sector. Faisal works on localizing sector OEM's and suppliers and explores opportunities in autonomous mobility. Faisal and their team have also established the Electric Vehicle CEER manufacturing project in KAEC.

Prior to their current role, Faisal worked as a Financial Consultant at Tashuwer from 2015 to 2022. Faisal'sresponsibilities included providing financial projections for new businesses, analyzing government regulations and their impact, setting up financial departments, preparing financial and management reports, managing cash balances, overseeing subsidiary companies, and ensuring legal compliance.

Before Tashuwer, Faisal served as the Chief Financial Officer at Tharawat Holding Company from 2012 to 2015. Faisal managed the company's day-to-day financial operations, monitored financial performance, prepared annual statutory accounts, collaborated with the CEO, managed treasury and cash flow, consolidated financial statements, established banking relationships, and led the budgeting and reporting processes.

Faisal's earlier experiences include working as a Manager at Al Rajhi Bank from 2009 to 2012, where they conducted financial analysis and evaluated product performance, and as a Financial Advisor Assistant at Merrill Lynch in 2004.

Overall, Faisal Alkassim has a strong background in finance and investment, with expertise in sectors such as automotive and banking.

Faisal Alkassim has a diverse educational background. Faisal completed a Leadership Communication with Impact program at INSEAD in 2021. Prior to this, they obtained a PhD in Finance from Bangor University between 2006 and 2009. Faisal also holds a Master's degree in Finance from Bangor University (2004-2005) and a BSc in Finance, Real Estate, and Law from California State University-Long Beach (2002-2004). In addition to their academic qualifications, Faisal Alkassim has obtained various certifications, including Leadership Communication with Impact from INSEAD in 2021, International Valuation Standards from the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (TAQEEM) in 2015, and Certified Risk Analyst from AAFM American Academy of Financial Management in 2006, among others.