Executive Management

Mr. Houssam Alhumaidan is the Chief Compliance Officer at Riyad Bank since 2024. With over seventeen years of experience in the banking industry, he specializes in Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime, bringing a wealth of expertise to his pivotal role.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Alhumaidan has held various leadership positions in both local and international banking institutions. His notable contributions include instrumental efforts at Credit Suisse/UBS in establishing the bank’s presence and merger in Saudi Arabia. He has also spearheaded significant initiatives to restructure the Compliance Departments at Riyad Bank and BNP Paribas, and has worked to enhance the effectiveness of Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime programs at Deutsche Bank in Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Houssam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Methods from King Saud University, along with an Advanced Diploma in Compliance and Anti-Financial Crimes from Henley Business School at the University of Reading, UK. Additionally, he has earned prestigious professional certifications including Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) from the American Academy, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), and Capital Market Examinations (CME1 & CME2) from the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA).