Walid Shukri

Member Board Of Directors at stc

Walid Shukri is an experienced board member and executive with extensive expertise in finance, accounting, risk management, and corporate governance. Here are some key details about his background and current roles:

Professional Experience

Walid Shukri currently serves as a Board Member, Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee, and Risk Committee member at Saudi Telecom Company (stc).4 He is also a Board Member and Chairman of the Risk, Compliance and Board Audit Committee at Saudi Electricity Company.1

Some of his other current and past board positions include:

Vice Chairman of Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company
Chairman of SALIC (UK), a UK subsidiary
Board member of Al Hokair Group
Board member of Middle East Paper Company3

Career Background

Walid Shukri has over 30 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and consulting. Some highlights of his career include:

Graduated from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals in 1989 with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management
Joined Deloitte in Saudi Arabia in 1989, later relocating to Deloitte USA in 1993
Became a partner at AlJuraid/PwC in 1999
Served as Managing Partner of PwC Saudi Arabian practice from 2006-2010
Worked as an advisor to Ernst & Young's Oil and Gas Centre of Excellence in Bahrain in 20112

Expertise

Walid Shukri is known for his expertise in:

Financial accounting and reporting
Corporate governance
Risk management and compliance
Internal controls
Auditing

He frequently speaks at corporate governance forums and events related to financial accounting and compliance risk.3 His background in accounting and finance has allowed him to expand into broader areas of corporate governance and risk management.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (1989)
CPA license in both the United States and Saudi Arabia
Recipient of the Governor's Award of Academic Excellence2

Walid Shukri leverages his diverse board experience and deep expertise in finance and governance to contribute strategic insights across various industries and company types, from family businesses to publicly listed corporations.2