Almarai Company announced the appointment of Fawaz bin Mohammed Al-Jasser as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 16, 2026. The decision was confirmed by the company’s Board of Directors on December 3, 2025, following the resignation of current CEO Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Badr for personal reasons.
Al-Jasser has been with Almarai for nearly 20 years, holding various senior roles across multiple business units. His previous responsibilities included oversight of the company’s bakery, seafood, and human resources divisions. He also served as General Manager of Teeba Company, an Almarai subsidiary based in Jordan, and led Naqua Company as its CEO.
The incoming CEO holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Leicester. He has also completed executive leadership programs at various international business schools.
Almarai, one of the Middle East’s largest food and beverage manufacturers, stated that Al-Jasser’s longstanding experience within the organization positions him well to lead the company through its next phase.
The company did not announce any immediate changes to its operational strategy with the leadership transition. Al-Jasser will officially assume his new position in mid-January 2026, following a handover period.
No successor to his current responsibilities was disclosed at the time of the announcement.