Majid Al-Ayed

Chief Executive Officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre

Majid Al-Ayed is an experienced executive with a career spanning over 20 years in public policy, international development, multilateral banking, and PR & corporate communications.

He has a diverse skill set including business planning/strategy, market research, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Policy Research & Practice with a focus on International Development at the University of Bath.

Al-Ayed's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Throughout his career, he has held prominent roles in various organizations such as the Ministry of Economy and Planning, The National Center for Performance Measurement, Saudi Export Development Authority, and many more.

Al-Ayed has also been involved in consultancy, board memberships, and corporate communications for entities like the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, AHBA, and Rakisa Holding.

Experience

Chief Executive Officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (Gen. Org.)

Pediatric Cardiologist/Electrophysiologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital (2001 - Present), Deputy Executive Director, Medical & Clinical Affairs at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (Gen. Org.) (2015 - 2017), Deputy Director, Heart Center at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (Gen. Org.) (2010 - 2015)

Education

MBBS from King Saud University (1983 - 1990), Pediatrics Residency Program at Tufts University School of Medicine (1993 - 1996), Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Columbia University in the City of New York (1996 - 1999), Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology at Baylor College of Medicine (1999 - 2001), Master of Medical Management (MMM) from University of Southern California (2013 - 2015)