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Leaders DevelopmentLDC
A specialist house of expertise shaping influential leaders.
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Evolving expertise.
Lasting impact.

Leaders Development (LDC)
Leaders Development Company (LDC) was founded in 1431 AH (2009) through an initiative by a group of specialists and interested professionals seeking to establish a house of expertise dedicated to developing leaders of organisations and businesses. It provides specialised consulting and development products and programmes in leadership development, drawing on local and international expertise. By the grace of God, LDC has achieved significant accomplishments, delivering leadership development and qualification programmes for organisations across the public, private and nonprofit sectors, and establishing local, regional and international partnerships. LDC aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 through its various programmes. In particular, it seeks to contribute to a sustainable human capability development ecosystem through its three pillars: building a flexible and robust educational foundation for all, preparing for the future labour market locally and globally, and providing lifelong learning opportunities.
OUR VISION
The reference for leadership development in the Arab world.
OUR MISSION
Specialists in developing influential leaders, using the best approaches and techniques of influence, through distinguished products and services, drawing on local and international expertise within a creative work environment.

OUR VALUES
The values behind our work
We believe in excellence in everything we do: we design with knowledge and expertise, and deliver with quality. We value professionalism, focusing on specialisation and professional service delivery. We work as a team: our people bring diverse experience and complementary capabilities. We also take the initiative to seize opportunities and respond to needs with enthusiasm and effectiveness.
Excellence
Professionalism
Teamwork
Initiative
OUR DIRECTION
Our objectives
Excellence in developing leaders
- Preparing and qualifying leaders of profit and nonprofit institutions and organisations.
- Building and preparing the second line of leadership.
- Providing consulting solutions in leadership development.
- Developing specialised products for leadership qualification.
Enriching leadership knowledge
- Conducting field studies in leadership.
- Building databases and information resources on leadership programmes and products.
- Sharing the latest specialised leadership research and publications.
Supporting leadership initiatives
- Providing consulting and leadership support.
- Establishing and supporting leadership initiatives.
EXPERIENCE THAT LEADS
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Leaders Development brings together experienced specialists and experts.

Chairman of the Board
Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Dubaikhi
Professional biography
Dr. Al-Dubaikhi holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, an MBA from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, and a doctorate from Beacon University in Italy. He currently serves as Assistant Minister of Investment. Previously, he was Chief Executive Officer of Bahri and, before that, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC). He is a member of the boards of several companies inside and outside Saudi Arabia, as well as a number of Saudi-foreign business councils.

Vice Chairman of the Board
Dr. Fahad bin Hamad Al-Duailej
Professional biography
Dr. Al-Duailej holds a doctorate in Culture from the Islamic University of Madinah and has completed numerous specialised courses and professional accreditations. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Alsubaie Foundation and as a trustee of the Saad and Abdulaziz Al-Mousa Endowment Foundation. He previously managed the Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi Charitable Foundation in the Makkah region. He is Chairman of Qiyam Company, Vice Chairman of Nufooth Company and a member of the Endowments Committee at the Riyadh Chamber. He advises and serves a number of organisations, companies and institutions, and has participated in numerous specialist conferences and forums.

Board Member
Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Ghamdi
Professional biography
Dr. Al-Ghamdi holds a doctorate in Economics from Rensselaer in New York. He previously served as Deputy General Manager of Al Rajhi Bank and Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs at Al Jomaih Holding Company. He was also Head of the Islamic Economics Department and a faculty member at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. His advisory and leadership positions have included trade and finance adviser at Al Rajhi Bank and work with Al Awael Economic Consulting Centre. He has served on several local and regional boards, including Al Jomaih Energy, Pendekar Energy in Malaysia and Al Taysir Arabian Financing Company. He currently chairs the board of managers of Wahat Al Istithmar International Company and the board of Al Manarah Communications and Information Technology Company. He also serves on the boards of Basiqat Al Khaleej Company and Khibrah Al Aamal Company. He is a member of the supervisory boards of the Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Jomaih Endowments and the Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Jomaih Endowments, and a trustee of the Abdulaziz Al Jomaih Charitable Foundation and Al Jomaih Charitable Foundation.

Board Member, Managing Director & CEO
Eng. Dakhil bin Abdulrahman Al-Dakhil
Professional biography
Eng. Al-Dakhil holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from King Saud University, a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, and an MBA from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom, in addition to numerous courses in different fields. He currently serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Leaders Development Company. Before becoming LDC's CEO, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Al Tadrea Manufacturing Company and, before that, General Manager of the Armoured Vehicles and Heavy Equipment Factory. He has also advised a number of European companies in different fields. He began his career in academia, working as a teacher and later as a lecturer in technical colleges.

Board Member
Eng. Ziyad bin Abdullah Al-Saleh
Professional biography
Eng. Al-Saleh holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from King Saud University and an MBA from the University of Hull. He currently serves as General Manager of Bab International for Specialised Services and Chief Executive Officer of North Energy Company. He is also a board member of several companies inside and outside Saudi Arabia.

Board Member
Mr. Saleh bin Abdulrahman Al-Mubarak
Professional biography
Mr. Al-Mubarak holds a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Sacramento. He is the founder and current president of Al Aswaq Management Consulting Office, which provides senior management consulting services. He has particular expertise in strategic planning, business development and human capital development. He currently serves on the boards of several companies inside and outside Saudi Arabia and is a member of the Commercial Committee at the Riyadh Chamber. He brings more than 25 years of accumulated experience, during which he has served prominent companies and business groups and participated in a number of committees and private initiatives serving the national interest.
OUR PEOPLE
The Leaders Development (LDC) team

Eng. Dakhil bin Abdulrahman Al-Dakhil
Managing Director & CEO

Mr. Khalid bin Othman Al-Sunaidi
Director of Financial & Administrative Affairs

Mr. Khalid bin Saeed Al-Sulami
Director of Projects

Mr. Amr bin Abdullah Shalabi
Accountant / Finance Department

Mr. Salem Al Talib
Design & Production Specialist

Mr. Faisal bin Abdulali Al-Sulami
Project Manager

Mr. Jasser Abdulrahman Al-Jasser
Project Manager

Mr. Nawaf bin Issa Al-Issa
Director of Marketing

Mr. Muhannad bin Saleh Al-Jarallah
Assistant Director of Projects
