The Finance Frontier 2026: Nadir S. Al Koraya, President and CEO, Riyad Bank
Nadir S. Al Koraya has led Riyad Bank since 2024, bringing decades of treasury and investment expertise to one of Saudi Arabia’s leading financial institutions. Under his leadership, the bank has expanded its international presence, strengthened financial performance, and accelerated digital innovation.
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Nadir Al-Koraya is the CEO of Riyad Bank, a position he has held since 2024. He previously served as Chief of Treasury and Investment at Riyad Bank after spending more than 20 years in treasury leadership roles at Samba Financial Group.
He is also Chairman of Jeel Digital Innovation and 1957 Ventures Fund, a Board Member of Riyad Capital, and a member of Mastercard’s Advisory Council for the Middle East and Africa.
He holds an MBA from California State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Under his leadership, Riyad Bank reported total assets of US$130.9 billion and operating income of US$2.4 billion in H1 2025.
The bank operates across Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the U.K., and the U.S., and launched its Google Pay digital wallet service in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
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Nadir Al-Koraya is the CEO of Riyad Bank, a position he has held since 2024. He previously served as Chief of Treasury and Investment at Riyad Bank after spending more than 20 years in treasury leadership roles at Samba Financial Group.
He is also Chairman of Jeel Digital Innovation and 1957 Ventures Fund, a Board Member of Riyad Capital, and a member of Mastercard’s Advisory Council for the Middle East and Africa.
He holds an MBA from California State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Under his leadership, Riyad Bank reported total assets of US$130.9 billion and operating income of US$2.4 billion in H1 2025.
The bank operates across Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the U.K., and the U.S., and launched its Google Pay digital wallet service in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
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