Nouf Naif ,CRP,CIPD,PMP,

Evaluator
DISC Type : CDS

Academy Executive Director at Saudi Esports Federation

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Nouf Naif is the Academy Executive Director at the Saudi Esports Federation, specializing in talent and leadership development, digital transformation, and innovation. With a background at Qiddiya and Alinma Bank, she is described by colleagues as a supportive and inspiring leader. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from King Saud University.

She recently launched the official National Skills Platform, a key initiative designed to enhance specialized skills across sectors like health, energy, and finance in Saudi Arabia.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Talent Development
Her entire career, from Alinma Bank to the Saudi Esports Federation, has been focused on talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.
National Skill Building
She was directly involved in launching the National Skills Platform, an initiative to upskill professionals in key sectors like finance, energy, and health.
Organizational Design
She recently completed an organizational design master class, indicating a focused interest in building effective organizational structures and principles.

Media Appearances

Nouf has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Academy Executive Director at Saudi Esports Federation
3-2024 - 10-2025
Director of Training Paths and Programs at Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development - KSA
11-2023 - 3-2024
Head of Learning and Development at Qiddiya | القدية
3-2022 - 6-2023
Talent managment Sr. Manager at Alinma Bank
9-2021 - 3-2022
Learning and Development Manager at Alinma Bank

Education

2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from King Saud University

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Exp : 6 Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Job Level : Senior Designation : Academy Executive Director at Saudi Esports Federation
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Insights For Selling To Nouf

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nouf is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nouf

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nouf move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Nouf take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Nouf

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