Organizational Chart
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dr. Hisham Alhaidary
Dr. Hisham Al-Haidari has held the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Authority of People with Disability (APD) since its establishment. He leads the APD's efforts to fulfill its mission and achieve its objectives in alignment with the goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, as well as the aspirations of individuals with disabilities to empower them and enhance their participation in all aspects of life. Under his leadership, the APD has achieved several significant milestones, including the issuance of the Royal Decree approving the Law of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the updating of the National Disability Strategy, the creation of the National Disability Registry, and the launch of several key initiatives such as the Purple Saturday Initiative. These efforts have contributed to improving the quality of services provided to individuals with disabilities, addressing their needs in areas such as education, training, employment, healthcare, housing, transportation, entertainment, sports, research, and all other aspects of life, with the aim of fulfilling their aspirations and establishing an inclusive, accessible, and equitable society.
BS in Physiotherapy, King Saud University
MS in Rehabilitation, University of
Manchester
PhD in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, Loma
Linda University, California
Co-authored several books and academic papers
in the fields of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Physical Therapy Professional, King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Department Chairman of the Physical Therapy Department, King Fahad Medical CityDeputy Medical Director of Rehabilitation Hospital, King Fahad Medical City
CEO, Price Sultan Center for Special Education Support Services
Asst. Sec. General Rehabilitation Affairs, Disabled Children's Association
Member of the Autism Center of Excellence
Member of 'Shamah' Autism Center, as well as several other memberships and committees related to individuals with disabilities
Awarded Best Arab Government CEO of 2022
Represented the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at numerous international conferences and seminars
CEO, Authority of People with Disability since its establishment in 2018
Vice President of Strategy and Regulations
Mr. Ibrahim Alswidan
Over 18 years of professional experience in economic analysis, market analysis, business modeling, strategy, policy appraisal, economic modeling, evaluation, clarifying business requirements, performing gap analysis between goals and existing procedures, and Project Management.
Master’s
degree in economics, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, United
States of America
Master’s
degree in Technology Management, Murray State University, United
States of America
Bachelor’s
degree in Economics, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim
Al-Suwaidan has held several positions in private and governmental
sectors.
Vice President of Communications and Empowerment
Eng. Feras Al Thukair
Over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, he has contributed to business development, project management, and operations, while holding several advisory and leadership positions.
Vice President of Operations and Digital Transformation – The General Authority of Transport.
Advisor to the CEO for Business Development The National Housing Company.Project Manager at Advanced Electronics Company (SAMI).
Master of Business Administration (MBA) King Saud University.
Several executive management courses in the fields of Leadership, Business development and innovation from international academic institutions such as: London Business School, INSEAD, and Harvard Business School.
Vice President of Shared Services
Mr. Mohammad Aljubair
Over 20 years of experience across various fields, including information technology, finance, human capital, contracts and procurement, and digital transformation. He has held numerous leadership and managerial positions throughout his career.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, King Saud University, 2004
General Manager of Support Services, Authority of People with Disability
General Manager of Administrative and Financial Affairs, National Center for Academic Accreditation and EvaluationFinance Manager, National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation
General Manager of Planning and Excellence
Ms. Rasha Alyami
Over 12
years of experience in strategic planning, performance measurement,
institutional excellence, and project management.
Masters
of Educational Leadership and Administration from Brock University,
Canada
Bachelor’s
Degree in Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh
Completed
Misk Leadership Program (2030 Leaders) by Misk Foundation and Esade
Business School
Senior
Manager of Enablement, ADAA
Manager
of Organizational Capability Development, ADAA
PMO
Director (Social Development Sector), MHRSD
Strategic
Planning, VRO MOH
Various
positions in Takamol Holding (including consulting services, PMO, and
Business Develoment)
Project
Manager, MOH
General Manager of Partnerships and Cooperations
Professor:
Alanud Alfagir
Over 18 years of experience in the fields of excellence, strategic partnerships, training and professional development in government, private, and non-profit agencies, as well as the development, health, and educational sectors.
Misk's "Leaders 2030" program—MiSK Foundation and the Esade University in Barcelona, Spain.
Master’s degree in educationaleadership—Dar Al-Hekma University.
A double-major bachelor’s degree in child and family development—the University of Akron, United States.Diploma in Dialysis Technician Course—the Center for Health Studies in the Armed Forces Hospital,
Riyadh.
Licensed as the first Saudi woman to teach the International Baccalaureate (IB)—the Education Leaders Training Center, Miami, United States.Diverse certificates in the fields of leadership, cognitive training, education, and health.
Director of the Government Cooperation Department, Authority of People with Disability (APD).
Director of the Training and Development Department, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Founding member of the Saudi Leadership Society (SLS) —2022.
General Manager of Corporat Communication
Ms. Alaa Linjawi
Over 14
years of professional experience in communications and marketing
across the public, private, non-profit sectors, and education,
building creative departments and cultures in leading companies, as
well as developing creative curricula at various universities.
MA with
merit in Media & Communications, City University London
BA with
honors in Visual Communications, DAH, Jeddah
3-year
stc Leadership Program (HIPO) from Michigan University
Certified
Brand Manager from AIPMM (Association
of International Product Marketing and Management)
Certified
Digital Marketer from DMI (Digital Marketing Institute)
Marcom
manager for Stc B2B & the business cluster
Social
media and creative content supervisor in Corporate Communications,
stc Group
University lecturer and curriculum development for Graphic Design and Digital Media at Princess Noura University, AlImam University and Raffles University
Media, PR, Communications and Brand Management at AlNahda Philanthropic SocietyGeneral Manager of Regulations and Research
Dr. Hashem Nawaf Al-Ghalib
Contributed in the drafting the Law of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Executive Regulations. He also represented the Authority of People with Disability (APD) in a number of committees of the Bureau of Experts.
Selected as a member of the Makkah Province Youth Council.
An expert in the agreements of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at UNESCO, having successfully completed the Experts Program conducted by the Ministry of Culture.
Participated in numerous human rights conferences, both domestically and internationally.
Published a number of books that pertain to international humanitarian law and disability. Additionally, he conducted numerous lectures, panel discussions, and workshops.
Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.)—American University, Washington.
Master’s degree in criminal law—American University, Washington.Master’s degree in Disabilities Rights— American University, Washington.
Bachelor’s degree in law—King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.
Data Management Office Manager—Authority of People with Disability (APD).
Legal Department Manager—Authority of People with Disability (APD).
Professor of Law—College of Sharia' and
Regulations, Taif University.
Legal Consultant in the Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations, New York.
General Manager of Support Services
Mr. Hakem Alanzi
Mr. Hakem Alanzi
Over 13
years of experience in financial management, budgets and financial
planning, procurement management, and human resources management. He
also participated in many internal and external committees.
Master’s degree in accounting—University of Scranton, United States.
Bachelor’s
degree in accounting—King Saud University.
Certificate
of Chief Financial Officer (CFO)—London Business School.
Director of Finance—Authority od People with Disability.
Director of Budget—Saudi Center for International Strategic Partnerships (SCISP).
Deputy Head of the Economic Resources Sector—Budget Agency, Ministry of Finance.