Saleh Aljaser

Saleh Aljaser is a prominent Saudi executive who currently serves as the Saudi Minister of Transport. His career, spanning nearly three decades, highlights significant contributions to various private and public-sector organizations. Aljaser’s professional journey reflects his wide-ranging expertise covering air, sea, and road transportation industries, driven by a steadfast commitment to improving Saudi Arabia’s infrastructural capabilities and economic potential.

Aljaser introduced the world’s fastest onboard internet at 50 Mbps on Saudi aircraft.

Here at Arageek, we acknowledge Aljaser’s leadership style, combining practical expertise and international experiences, uniquely positioning him to guide Saudi transportation towards an innovative, economically viable future in alignment with Vision 2030’s goals.

Born in Riyadh on October 25, 1965, Saleh Aljaser initially pursued studies in Industrial Engineering at King Abdulaziz University. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration from King Saud University. His academic accomplishments paved the way toward specialized international training in finance and management, notably through prestigious training programs at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York and Lloyds Bank in the UK, as well as executive management courses from Harvard, Oxford, and the French business school INSEAD.

Saleh Aljaser maintains a private lifestyle, deliberately refraining from sharing details concerning his personal affairs publicly and preferring to focus attention exclusively on his professional commitments.

– Launching onboard aircraft internet streaming at a world-leading speed of 50 Mbps.

– Has held senior roles in both private and public institutions, shaping the transportation industry in Saudi Arabia.

– Faced a legal penalty of 300,000 Saudi Riyals related to allegations concerning corporate governance issues during his tenure at Mobily, after which he resigned due to personal reasons.

– In 2000, served as General Manager for Marketing and Media at Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the country’s largest communications provider.

– Served from 2003 to 2010 as Managing Director of Lexus Saudi Arabia, part of Abdul Latif Jameel Group affiliated with Toyota.

– Led as CEO of Saudi National Shipping Company (Bahri) from 2010 to 2014, a company crucially contributing to the Kingdom’s maritime trade.

– Appointed Director-General of Saudi Arabian Airlines from 2011, leading ambitious modernizations, improvements, and expansions until 2019.

– Appointed Minister of Transport by royal decree from King Salman on October 23, 2019.

– Actively participates as board member across various institutions, including Saudi Post, the Young Arab Leaders (YAL), Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), and previously Mobily and Saudi Research and Marketing Group. He is also involved with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.

Saleh Aljaser’s consistent upward trajectory in diversified sectors highlights his adaptability in leading roles with vast operational scope. He continues to spearhead modernization initiatives that reflect Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030, particularly in bolstering infrastructure and streamlining transport services to international standards.