11:I[3799,["55","static/chunks/55-2a3190422717ca5f.js","96","static/chunks/96-9221e38d6a615e38.js","793","static/chunks/app/mena-leaders/%5Bslug%5D/page-c1d8fc3174140ed9.js"],"default"] 12:I[5870,["55","static/chunks/55-2a3190422717ca5f.js","96","static/chunks/96-9221e38d6a615e38.js","793","static/chunks/app/mena-leaders/%5Bslug%5D/page-c1d8fc3174140ed9.js"],"default"] 13:T64d,Alwetaid's career began at Aramco before he ascended through various positions within stc Group, where he demonstrated strong strategic leadership. His most notable roles include:
• Senior Vice President of the Consumer Unit at stc.
• Chief Executive Officer of stc Bahrain.

He has chaired the boards of numerous stc subsidiaries, such as Qanawat, Integral, and Contact Centers Company. He also serves as a member and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at stc pay.

In addition to his executive role, Olayan Alwetaid holds influential positions contributing to the global and regional technology governance landscape:
• Chairman of the SAMENA Telecommunications Council.
• Board Member of the GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association).
• Board Member of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST).
Industry Recognition
Alwetaid's successful leadership of stc Group—which includes expanding into data and IoT fields and overseeing major strategic partnerships—has earned him significant industry recognition:
• Selected for Forbes’ Most Powerful CEOs in the Middle East list for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, and 2024).
• Named one of Gulf Business Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Arabs for 2025.
Academic Background
Olayan Alwetaid holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He has also earned numerous professional certifications in telecommunications, information technology, leadership, and strategic planning.

Olayan Alwetaid

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