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Tariq Al-Maniya (طارق المنيع)

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Executive Director, Information Technology at KAPSARC
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tariq Al-Maniya is the Executive Director of Information Technology at KAPSARC, specializing in strategic digital transformation. With over 19 years of experience, including senior roles at SAP, he is a recognized leader in enterprise architecture, advanced analytics, and IT governance. Colleagues frequently describe him as a supportive, proficient, and natural leader.

He is deeply invested in leadership and national development, demonstrated by his participation in programs like the 2030 Leaders Program and Misk Leadership. His academic background includes a Masters in Public Policy and executive education in public leadership, aligning with his professional focus on large-scale transformation.

Unique fact: Tariq is a member of the Saudi delegation for the Artificial Intelligence Technical Committee at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), helping shape global AI standards.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Executive Director, Information Technology
Job Level
Senior
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Strategic Digital Transformation
He has a long track record of leading successful digital transformation initiatives and programs at both SAP and KAPSARC.
AI Governance
As a member of the ISO's AI technical committee, he is directly involved in creating international standardization frameworks for artificial intelligence.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Executive Director, Information Technology
KAPSARC
8-2021 - 2-2023
Chief Digital Transformation Officer | Head of Business Architecture, Middle East North
SAP
4-2020 - 8-2021
Strategic Customers Digital Transformation Lead | Business Architecture
SAP
10-2018 - 4-2020
Senior Solutions Advisor | Platform & Technology
SAP
5-2020 - 2-2023
Member of Artificial Intelligence Technical Committee
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
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Education
9-2024 - 9-2026
Masters in Public Policy
KAPSARC School of Public Policy
10-2023 - 6-2024
The Public Leadership Executive Programme
IMD
10-2023 - 6-2024
The Public Leadership Executive Programme
KAPSARC School of Public Policy
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