Hani AlSaigh

Head of Technology Procurement - Board Member - Speaker - Award Winner
Summary
Hani AlSaigh is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the telecom industry, currently serving as the Head of Technology Procurement at stc, the largest Telecom operator in the Middle East.
He is actively involved as a Board Director in cutting-edge companies such as STC Solutions, Middle East, and SophiaTX in Europe, contributing to strategic decision-making.
Hani is instrumental in driving the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, focusing on boosting the local GDP by fostering in-country value and promoting industry localization within the Kingdom.
With a background as a former Lucent Technology Company engineer, Hani has excelled as a senior executive for more than a decade, garnering numerous accolades globally for his transformative leadership.
An advocate for procurement transformation, Hani has a track record of managing multi-billion-dollar budgets, saving organizations significant sums, and elevating STC Procurement's performance from the 4th to the 2nd quartile within three years.
Hani's educational journey includes studies at prestigious institutions such as INSEAD, London Business School, University of Oxford's Said Business School, CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, and a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from King Saud University.
He is passionate about developing organizational culture, fostering innovation, and driving supplier-enabled innovation and strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) initiatives.
Hani is known for his expertise in C-Suite influence, leadership, and supply chain management, and has been a keynote speaker at reputable industry events like TM Forum, Procurement Leaders, and CIPS.
His key skills encompass procurement transformation, talent development for innovation, C-Suite leadership, supply chain management, and SRM.
A dedicated advocate for digital culture and innovation, Hani has successfully introduced initiatives like Robotics Process Automation (RPA) in the Middle East region, showcasing his commitment to driving technological advancements and operational efficiency.
Having been involved in various leadership roles and industry associations, Hani has left a lasting impact through his coaching of leaders and reshaping organizational cultures, leading to notable improvements and achievements.