
Omar Al Hassan
Chief Executive Officer
Acwa Saudi
Saudi Arabia
Mr. Omar Alhassan is a dynamic business leader with extensive experience in project
development and corporate transformation across multiple sectors, including consulting
services and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). His leadership and deep industry
expertise have earned him positions on the boards of prominent companies in Saudi
Arabia, Oman, and Uzbekistan, providing him with broad exposure to corporate
governance, performance management, risk assessment, and audit oversight in major
infrastructure and power projects.
Mr. Omar has held senior leadership roles across international IPP projects, building deep
expertise in renewable energy technologies and business models. He is recognized for
aligning cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects with strong execution
discipline. He previously served as Executive Managing Director of Noor Energy 1, the
world’s largest concentrated solar power plant, driving its strategic direction and
positioning it as a global benchmark for sustainable energy. Prior to that, he was CEO of
Shuaa Energy 3, advancing large-scale renewable developments in the region.
As KSA Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Omar leads the overall Saudi Arabia portfolio, with full
accountability for performance, profitability, and strategic growth. He oversees a diverse
portfolio of assets across different technologies and project phases, ensuring alignment
with corporate objectives while strengthening operational excellence, governance, and
stakeholder relationships at the national level. In this role, he drives value creation through
portfolio optimization, supports the development of new opportunities, and enhances the
company’s positioning within the Kingdom’s evolving energy landscape.
Mr. Omar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Taibah University and
a Master’s degree in International Business and Renewable Energy from Heidelberg
University. He has also completed executive leadership programs at PwC and IMD, further
strengthening his impact in the renewable energy and business sectors.
Participates in
EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME | Strategic Session





