Eng. Saleh is a distinguished strategic executive and consultant with high-impact experience across the government and semi-government sectors. Specializing in organizational transformation, institutional excellence, and complex government procurement, Eng. Saleh has carved a reputation for disciplined execution. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has led mega-projects, redesigned governance frameworks, and embedded sustainable performance cultures within some of Saudi Arabiaโs most critical institutions.
Visionary Leadership in Government Mega-Projects
Eng. Saleh has directed the execution of large-scale government mega-projects, expertly translating national strategic objectives into actionable change strategies that deliver measurable results. In his leadership roles overseeing contracts and construction departments, he managed extensive governmental project portfolios across diverse sectors, including housing, healthcare, education, tactical facilities, aviation, and hospitality. His leadership has ensured strict integrity, robust public-sector governance, and value-for-money outcomes across highly complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Institutional Excellence & Strategic Transformation
A champion of operational quality, Eng. Salehโs direct contribution to national objectives and Vision 2030 began during his tenure at the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF). Spearheading a strategic transformation project within the Shared Services sector, he served as Director of General Services, where he realigned the Fundโs operational utilities, safety protocols, and sustainability standards with the Kingdomโs future-forward goals. Under his stewardship, he embedded principles of excellence into the institutional DNA, driving comprehensive process redesign and sustainable growth. This rigorous approach culminated in the organization achieving ISO 45001 certification, marking a significant milestone in organizational maturity and elevating stakeholder trust.
Contract, Procurement, & Capital Mastery
With deep expertise in government contracting, tendering, and procurement, Eng. Saleh standardized lifecycles to ensure strict compliance and transparency. By leading key internal capital committees and implementing strategic automation, he drove a 20% operational efficiency gain, realizing annual budget savings and capital optimization exceeding SAR 84 million for the organization.
Organizational, Brand, and Customer Experience Transformation
Eng. Saleh spearheaded the HRDFโs comprehensive organizational and brand transformation, including the launch of a new architectural identity that repositioned the Fund as a pioneer in workforce development across its headquarters and 18 branches kingdom-wide. Furthermore, he directed the end-to-end customer experience for six major national events. His approachโmanaging everything from design and implementation to crowd management and completionโensured consistently high stakeholder engagement. By blending operational rigor with human-centric design, he successfully elevated both internal efficiency and external perception.
Distinguished Service & Recognition
Eng. Salehโs tenure at the Saudi Ministry of Defense stands as a benchmark of professional excellence. His strategic command was recognized with the Medallion for Leadership, alongside the Medallion for Security for contributions to national safety. Highlighting his sustained operational superiority, he was awarded both the Medallion for Management and the Medallion of Perfection twice eachโa rare testament to his enduring organizational mastery and elite proficiency skills.
Entrepreneurial and Advisory Leadership
Beyond his diverse government roles, Eng. Saleh is a serial entrepreneur and strategic advisor. He is the Founder and CEO of PERPEXITY Consultancy, a management firm empowering government and private sector clients in procurement, contracts, and transformation implementation.
Expanding his executive footprint into the sports sector, he serves as the Chief Operating Officer of SUPERFAN, a specialized company delivering innovative gift solutions for the sports industry. Additionally, as a Senior Advisory & Transformation Consultant for a confidential semi-government entity, he acts as a strategic architect to executive leadership. Cementing his influence on regional industry standards, Eng. Saleh also serves as a Board Member of the Arab Council for Asset, Facilities and Maintenance Management.
Executive Art, Design, and Social Impact
Bridging the gap between corporate function and aesthetic form, Eng. Saleh is the CEO and Founder of EAGAL, an executive art firm that has shaped corporate environments for major banks, luxury hotels, and government headquarters since 1995. EAGAL specializes in bespoke corporate gifting and integrated environmental solutions that embed Saudi identity into modern workspaces.
Demonstrating a profound commitment to social responsibility, he is also a Founder and Board Member of the Riyadh Housing Developmental Association (Bayti), contributing significantly to affordable housing initiatives and community development in the capital.
Academic and Professional Development
Eng. Saleh holds a Bachelorโs degree in Architecture from King Saud University and has pursued advanced training in leadership, remote work, and renewable energy. His credentials include edX Verified Certificates in Remote Work Revolution for Everyone and Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles, reflecting his commitment to modern management practices in a rapidly changing environment.
Leadership Philosophy
Eng. Saleh believes that sustainable transformation comes from aligning strategy, governance, and culture with clear performance metrics and stakeholder value. He champions disciplined execution, ethical procurement, and institutional excellence as the pillars of long-term success in both the public and private sectors.
“True institutional impact is built when strategy, governance, and human capital converge to deliver value, integrity, and measurable results.”
