Salem is Control Risks’ Associate Director – Markets & Partnerships in Saudi Arabia.
Based in Riyadh, he helps government entities and PIF-linked organisations to translate complex geopolitical, regulatory and operational risks into clear, actionable decisions. Connecting senior stakeholders with the right Control Risks capabilities across geopolitical risk, security, digital risk and intelligence, Salem supports clients in building resilient strategies aligned with Vision 2030. His role focuses on trusted advisory, early-stage risk integration and long-term partnership development. Salem helps clients to anticipate uncertainty, protect reputation and make informed investment and operational decisions in high-risk, high-value environments.
Recent tasks that Salem has worked on include:
- Supporting strategic engagement with multiple PIF portfolio companies to position Control Risks’ capabilities across geopolitical risk advisory, third-party due diligence, and institutional risk resilience.
- Leading engagement efforts with giga-project entities including NEOM, Qiddiya, and Diriyah Company, supporting discussions around risk governance, geopolitical risk monitoring, and operational resilience.
- Engaging with Saudi government entities to introduce Control Risks’ strategic advisory and intelligence capabilities, supporting institutional risk management, partner risk assessment, and strategic decision-making in complex operating environments.
- Supporting strategic positioning of Control Risks’ services with sovereign-backed organisations in sectors including infrastructure, aviation and energy.
- Facilitating cross-service line collaboration to ensure tailored advisory solutions are aligned with client risk exposure, operational priorities and strategic objectives.
Before joining Control Risks, Salem held senior business development and strategic roles across consulting, financial services and government-related entities. He brings over 14 years of experience working across Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Salem is known for bridging commercial strategy with risk advisory and public-sector priorities. He is fluent in Arabic and English and supports clients across the Kingdom.
Salem holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management from Al Yamamah University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Analytics & Decision Making from Washington State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colorado State University.