The Board of Directors of the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has appointed Eng. Khalid bin Salem AlGhamdi as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. The board stated that this decision demonstrates its confidence in local talent and their important role in developing the Kingdom’s electricity sector.
Upon his appointment, Eng. AlGhamdi said he was honored by the trust placed in him and expressed gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for their ongoing support of SEC. He also acknowledged the leadership of Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy.
Eng. AlGhamdi thanked SEC’s Board of Directors for their support, saying: “Together with my colleagues at SEC, I look forward to a new chapter of collective effort building on the company’s past achievements across all fronts. With the grace of God, we will continue to meet the expectations of more than 11 million customers across the Kingdom by providing reliable and high-quality electricity services. Our focus will be on further enhancing grid reliability, and increasing the company’s contribution to the ambitious objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 reinforcing SEC’s position as a leading national utility and a key player in the global energy landscape.”
Eng. AlGhamdi has held several senior roles within SEC, including Executive Vice President for Technical Services, Acting Vice President of Risk and Compliance, Chief Engineer between 2022 and 2023, and Senior Vice President of Digital and Technology.
