Amr Banaja
CEO - Project
Professional Summary
Amr Banaja is a senior executive and board leader with extensive experience in investment management, public sector transformation, corporate governance, business development, and strategic leadership. He has successfully served as CEO, board member, chairman, and executive director across major organizations in Saudi Arabia. Known for his entrepreneurial mindset and purpose driven leadership style, he has played a significant role in developing emerging sectors, driving organizational growth, leading strategic initiatives, and supporting Vision 2030 objectives through innovation, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
Professional Experience
CEO - Project
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
- Leading strategic projects and transformation initiatives aligned with national investment and economic development objectives.
- Overseeing organizational growth | stakeholder engagement | strategic execution across high impact initiatives.
- Driving long term value creation through leadership excellence and innovative project management.
Executive Director - Project
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
- Managed major strategic projects and supported investment related initiatives across the organization.
- Led project execution | business planning | cross functional collaboration to achieve strategic goals.
- Contributed to organizational development and successful delivery of key transformation programs.
Chairman - Independent Board Member - Trading Cluster
AlNahla Group
- Providing strategic leadership and governance oversight for the trading cluster operations.
- Supporting board level decision making | corporate governance | business growth initiatives.
- Guiding long term organizational strategy and performance improvement efforts.
Board Member
HALA
- Provided governance oversight and strategic direction as a member of the board.
- Supported business development | organizational growth | stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Contributed to board discussions and strategic planning activities.
Chief Commercial Officer
SAFE | سيف
- Led commercial operations and business development activities across the organization.
- Managed strategic partnerships | revenue growth | market expansion initiatives.
- Supported organizational objectives through effective commercial leadership.
CEO
General Entertainment Authority (GEA)
- Led the development of Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector and supported Vision 2030 objectives.
- Launched licensing frameworks | quality standards | regulatory programs for entertainment activities across the Kingdom.
- Developed local content initiatives scholarships training programs and private sector support strategies to strengthen industry growth.
Corporate Governance
Columbia Business School
Executive Education
Columbia Business School