Expertise and career highlights

Dr Fahad Aljahdali is spearheading SFA (Oxford)'s strategic expansion in the Gulf region, with the recently opened Saudi Arabia branch strengthening SFA's existing relationships. As the branch General Manager responsible for regional business development, his role is pivotal in aligning SFA’s objectives with Saudi Vision 2030, emphasizing the significance of emerging opportunities and ongoing commitments. SFA’s presence in KSA enriches long-term support for companies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East across the commodities and energy transition value chain.

As a Saudi national, Fahad is dedicated to deepening SFA's engagement with clients in Riyadh, KSA and the wider Gulf region. He brings a nuanced understanding of the local market dynamics to these relationships, fostering collaborative efforts that drive mutual success and sustainable growth, supporting the transformative ambitions of partners across the Kingdom.

Fahad works closely with SFA’s senior leadership team to develop well-rounded solutions for clients. Fahad’s understanding of battery metals and materials, green hydrogen, and fuel cell technologies and his background in energy systems, AI, and machine learning, as well as data science, are particularly relevant in supporting Saudi Arabia’s transition to sustainable energy, aligning with national goals for economic diversification and technological advancement. This complements the team's diverse skill set, enabling SFA to offer comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex challenges in the minerals and metals market.

Holding a PhD from Brunel University focused on smart energy generation systems, an MSc in Engineering Management from Nottingham Trent University, and a BEng in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Wales in Cardiff, Fahad’s educational background fortifies his ability to drive both strategic planning and technological innovation.

  Published papers:

• Integration of RE into 380 kV transmission grid in the Western part of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, December 2018, IEEE, presented at Smart Grid Conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

• Design of Smart Generation by Integrating Renewable Energy into Western Power Grid of Saudi Arabia, September 2018, IEEE, presented at UPEC in Glasgow, Scotland.

• Design of Smart Energy Generation and Demand Response System in Saudi Arabia, September 2017, IEEE, presented at UPEC in Crete, Greece.