# Nadir Al-Koraya

> Nadir Sami Al-Koraya is the Saudi chief executive of Riyad Bank, appointed in February 2024 after a career in treasury and investment that included twenty years at Samba Financial Group. He also chairs Jeel Digital Innovation and the 1957 Ventures Fund and serves on the board of Riyad Capital.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Riyad Bank
- **Organizations:** Riyad Bank, Samba Financial Group (former), Jeel Digital Innovation, 1957 Ventures Fund, Riyad Capital, Mastercard Middle East and Africa Advisory Council, Saudi French Business Council, Taalum Education Support Association
- **Nationality:** Saudi
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, California State University, Master of Business Administration, California State University, Leadership programme (executive education), Harvard Business School, Board Director Diploma, IMD
- **Known for:** Appointed Riyad Bank CEO effective 1 February 2024., Chairs Jeel Digital Innovation and the 1957 Ventures Fund., Ranked 42 in Forbes Middle East’s Top CEOs 2024 and 46 in its Top 100 CEOs 2025.

## Career timeline

- **1987** — Completed a civil engineering bachelor’s degree at California State University.
- **1989** — Completed an MBA at California State University.
- **1993-2013** — Worked at Samba Financial Group; roles included Assistant General Manager, Treasury Group.
- **2013-2014** — Recorded as Treasurer at Riyad Bank in the 2019 annual report.
- **2014-2018** — Head of Treasury Department at Riyad Bank, as recorded in the 2019 annual report.
- **2019** — Recorded as Executive Vice President, Treasury and Investment in the 2019 annual report.
- **2024-02-01** — Began duties as Chief Executive Officer of Riyad Bank.
- **2025-11-27** — Elected to the Saudi French Business Council executive committee for 2025-2029.

## Achievements

- Appointed Riyad Bank CEO effective 1 February 2024.
- Chairs Jeel Digital Innovation and the 1957 Ventures Fund.
- Ranked 42 in Forbes Middle East’s Top CEOs 2024 and 46 in its Top 100 CEOs 2025.
- Included in Forbes Middle East’s 2026 sustainability leaders banking category.
- Led Riyad Bank during 2024, when reported net income reached SAR9.3 billion, a 16 percent increase.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Included in Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders 2026, published on 18 October.
- **2026-08** — Discussed improving but historically tight liquidity conditions and funding needs on Riyad Bank’s Q2 2026 earnings call.
- **2026-07** — Profiled in Entrepreneur Middle East’s Finance Frontier 2026, published 29 July.
- **2025-11** — Elected to the Saudi French Business Council executive committee on 27 November.
- **2025-10** — Riyad Bank was named sole underwriter of a SAR6.5 billion AMAALA facility announced by Red Sea Global.

## Links

- Website: https://www.riyadbank.com/investor-relations/executive-management/nadir-s-al-koraya
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-al-koraya-b3504511a/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/Nadir_AlKoraya

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Last updated: 2026-10-22