VP of Digital Transformation, Chairman of AI Committee
Ahmed M. Al-Ghamdi is the Vice President of Digital Transformation and Chairman of the AI Committee at Vision Invest, a leading investment and development company in Saudi Arabia. With over two decades of experience in digital transformation, AI, and innovation leadership across the energy, industrial, and investment sectors, Ahmed has become a prominent voice in driving future-ready change.
He began his career in the oil and gas industry, where he founded Halliburton’s first Global Digital Center in Saudi Arabia and led transformative digital initiatives—including real-time drilling data integration for over 200 rigs with Saudi Aramco. Today, he champions enterprise-wide AI adoption, IT modernization, cybersecurity, and sustainable tech strategies at Vision Invest.
Ahmed is also the founder of Refaq.ai, a purpose-driven mentorship platform that empowers professionals through AI-powered guidance. He has spoken at major forums such as the Enterprise Risk Management Conference and collaborates closely with government and private sectors on national digital initiatives aligned with Vision 2030.
Passionate about simplifying lives and operations through technology, Ahmed continues to mentor Saudi and GCC talents and influence the region’s digital landscape through innovation, automation, and data-driven leadership.
Moderator:
Eng. Mohammed Mahnashi | Founding Member | CAAS
Panelist:
Mustafa Qurban | CIO and IT Director | KFMMC
Irfan Ul Haq | Director Technology | LSC Logistics
Ahmed M. Al-Ghamdi |VP of Digital Transformation – Chairman of AI Community
Rasha Almalik | Director of Information Technology Department | Dar Al-Hekma University
Mohammad Musharraf | VP-IT | Hayat National Hospital