Abdalrhman Alanazi

Strategic business leader with 12+ years of experience specializing in setting up and managing foreign company operations in Saudi Arabia, driving business development, and leading organizational transformation. Successfully co-founded, scaled, and orchestrated the profitable exit of a startup (Al-Kayan Al-Thulathi), proving full-lifecycle business and financial acumen. Transformed administrative functions (HR, PRO/Government Relations) from operational cost centers into strategic business partners, directly supporting executive decision-making and improving efficiency.

Proven ability in the contracting, data center, and strategic infrastructure sectors, building key relationships and governance systems to support large-scale projects and corporate expansion.

Public Relations & Deputy General Manager at STERLING & WILSON DATA CENTER (SWDC) (2025-07 – Present)

• Function as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, translating corporate goals into actionable plans for the KSA data center division, contributing to an increase in operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement robust project governance frameworks for strategic infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with international standards and local compliance, reducing project risks.
• Lead the automation of HR and Government Relations (PRO) departments, implementing new systems that reduced administrative processing times and enabled a shift to strategic advisory functions.
• Create detailed financial models for workforce planning and resource allocation, improving headcount and skill alignment for new projects, resulting in an estimated cost savings on labor.
• Forge and manage strategic relationships with key government entities and commercial partners, easing smoother project execution and supporting long-term business expansion goals in the Kingdom.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner at AL-KAYAN AL-THULATHI COMPANY (2019-01 – 2025-01)

• Led the company from start to SAR 80M in first-year sales through innovative sales and marketing strategies.
• Oversaw the design and development of advanced technology solutions forming the operational backbone for the company and its clients.
• Directed operations, finance, and HR; built high-performing teams aligned with strategic goals.
• Built strategic relationships with key partners and clients across the Saudi market.

Business & Operations Manager at DUBAI SAUDI CONTRACTING COMPANY (DCC) (2013-01 – 2019-01)

• Managed recruitment and Saudization plans aligned with company goals.
• Oversaw the full employee lifecycle: hiring, training, performance management, and offboarding.
• Administered payroll, compensation, and benefits; ensured compliance with Saudi Labor Law.
• Stood for the company before government entities (Ministry of Labor, GOSI).

Diploma in Business Administration – Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University (2018-01 – 2018-01)