Meet Abdullah AlEssa: Strategic Public Affairs Leader Driving Policy, Government Relations, Partnerships, and Global Engagement

Professional Experience
Senior Public Affairs Manager – META Region, Kaspersky
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Leads public policy alignment with cybersecurity growth strategies and government collaboration initiatives.
• Develops regional strategies for public affairs across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.
• Strengthens government partnerships and policy engagement to support digital and security transformation.

Manager – Public Affairs, Digital Government Authority
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Played a key role in national digital policy and transformation programs.
• Supported the design and execution of regulatory strategies that empowered digital governance.
• Fostered cross-sector partnerships to promote digital economy innovation.

Public Affairs & Investment Promotion Specialist, THIQAH Business Services
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Contributed to strategic initiatives in investment attraction and government liaison services.
• Developed engagement frameworks to connect investors with regulatory bodies.
• Advanced business development aligned with Vision 2030 objectives.

Global Accounts & Supply Chain Manager, SABIC
Saudi Arabia

• Managed global accounts and improved supply chain efficiencies across international markets.
• Supported cross-border business development and client relationship management.
• Enhanced operational performance through integrated strategy and execution.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
Indiana University – Kelley School of Business, USA

Foundation Year
Texas A&M University, USA

• Gained strong academic grounding in international marketing, strategic management, and business development.

Skills

• Public Affairs & Policy Development
• Government & Regulatory Relations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Investment Promotion
• Market Development
• Strategic Planning
• Digital Transformation
• International Cooperation
• Global Supply Chain
• Business Development

Achievements

• Spearheaded multi-national public affairs strategies supporting national digital transformation.
• Played a key role in bridging policy and private sector goals across MENA markets.
• Recognized for strengthening public-private partnerships and advancing cybersecurity diplomacy.

Contact Information
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-alessa94/