Abdullah Alanazi

Abdullah Alanazi currently holds the position of Risk Management Director at General Authority of Civil Aviation. Most recently, he spearheaded several key national safety programs, including the development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s State Safety Program and its National Aviation Safety Plan.

His work has ranged from leading the establishment of advanced safety performance analysis systems, setting safety benchmarks, and developing regulatory frameworks that ensure a high standard of aviation safety across the nation.
Prior to joining the General Authority, he had a number of key positions in BAE Systems Saudi Arabia. As Senior Safety Specialist and Product Safety Specialist, he led major safety campaigns, policy development systems, and improvements to a major extent in support of the uplift of the SMS of RSAF to international standards. Avionics engagement extended his leadership, whereby he managed at the time complex projects responsible for avionics maintenance, staff training, and technical compliance.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from King Faisal University and is working toward his Master of Business Administration. In addition, he obtained professional certifications in ISO 9001:2015, IIAI Lead Accident Investigation, and GRC Professional standards. Appreciated for his strong analytical aspect, strategic problem-solving, and leading teams, Abdullah is committed to raising the bar on good governance, risk management, and safety standards in the aviation sector.