The board of directors of Care International, a company listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul), announced a new strategic decision regarding its leadership structure, appointing Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Shahrani as the company's CEO. This appointment is effective from February 1, 2026, marking the beginning of a new phase in the company's journey and future growth.
This decision comes as part of the company's efforts to strengthen its executive team with highly experienced national talent. The board decided to terminate Mr. Osama Al-Nimir's appointment as acting CEO. Mr. Al-Nimir will return to his original role as CEO of Shared Services, ensuring the continuity and stability of the company's vital internal operations and retaining its leadership expertise.
Background on Care International and its role in the Saudi market
Care International is a leading player in the business services and IT sector in Saudi Arabia. The company offers a range of integrated solutions, including outsourcing, facilities management, and support services, and plays a vital role in supporting the Kingdom's digital transformation in line with the goals of Vision 2030. Managing a company of this size, and one that is publicly listed, requires strategic leadership and the ability to manage complex operations, which underscores the significance of this new appointment.
Extensive experience for the new CEO
Engineer Abdulaziz Al-Shahrani boasts a distinguished career spanning over two decades, since 2000, in vital and strategic sectors including energy, industry, and engineering projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Quality Management, combining deep technical expertise with advanced managerial understanding. This diverse background provides him with a unique perspective that can contribute to the development and enhancement of CARE's operational efficiency.
Throughout his career, Al-Shahrani held numerous leadership and executive positions that honed his expertise, including Area Manager, Regional Manager, Project Manager, Head of Power Plant Maintenance, and Electrical Design Engineer. He also possesses extensive experience in managing major projects, tenders, and budgets, in addition to directly supervising the operational processes and maintenance of power generation plants and high-voltage transmission and distribution networks—tasks that demand high precision and the ability to make decisive decisions.
Expected impact of the appointment on the company's future
The appointment of Al-Shahrani is expected to enhance Care International’s competitiveness. His experience in managing complex engineering projects and operational processes can positively impact the quality of services the company provides to its clients. Furthermore, his background in quality management aligns with the global trend toward adopting best practices in service delivery. This appointment represents a strategic move by the Board of Directors to ensure stable leadership capable of achieving the company’s ambitious growth objectives and contributing effectively to major projects related to Saudi Vision 2030.
