Majed ASIRI: Strategic CHRO and Naval Group Dual Leadership Titan

Majed ASIRI is a seasoned Chief Human Resources Officer and executive leader with over 18 years driving organizational transformation across defense, automotive, healthcare, and diversified industries. Currently serving as CEO of Naval Group Support and CHRO of Naval Group Arabia, he designs strategic workforce programs, Saudization initiatives, and performance frameworks aligned with Vision 2030 while partnering with Ministry of Defense stakeholders.

Dual C-Suite Leadership: Naval Group Arabia Excellence

As CEO of Naval Group Support, Majed defines corporate governance, strategic growth plans, and P&L oversight while forging government and international partnerships. Concurrently as CHRO of Naval Group Arabia, he executes integrated HR strategies covering succession management, employer branding, digital recruitment, and HRIS modernization, ensuring labor law compliance across jurisdictions and leadership pipeline development.

HR Country Director: Multi-Subsidiary Transformation

As HR and General Services Country Director, Majed unified operations across subsidiaries, standardizing processes, implementing L&D systems, and driving culture transformation. He optimized general services costs through vendor management while leading workforce planning, talent acquisition, engagement, and employee relations, reporting directly to CEO/Board with comprehensive budget oversight.

HR Director: Abdul Aziz Hamad Al Fares Excellence

Majed directed end-to-end HR operations as HR Director, building a centralized 16-member department while developing succession models, policy frameworks, and compliance programs. Serving as primary government liaison, he managed labor disputes, Saudization targets, and change management strategies including executive coaching, performance systems, and organizational design across multiple locations.

Shared Services Innovation: Nissan Motor Corporation

As HR Shared Services Manager at Nissan, Majed established a centralized HRSS center improving payroll accuracy, response times, and employee satisfaction. He implemented HRIS systems with real-time dashboards, standardized SLAs, and aligned processes with industry trends through collaboration with HR/Operations leaders, driving continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Progressive HR Leadership Foundation

Majed’s career progression includes Recruitment Manager at Abdul Latif Jameel ALJS achieving Saudization targets, Senior HR Supervisor at Nahdi Medical, District Personnel Coordinator at Banaja Holdings, and HR & Payroll Specialist at Arabian Trading Supplies. Each role built strategic workforce planning, talent retention, and operational excellence capabilities.

Distinguished Academic and Professional Credentials

Majed holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in HR from King Abdulaziz University, complemented by SHRM-CP certification from Morgan International. His academic foundation and professional credentials support sophisticated Saudization strategies, digital HR transformation, and C-suite governance across multinational defense operations.

Thought Leadership and National Impact

Majed contributed to the “Your Job, Your Scholarship” initiative under King Salman as Admission and Appointment Committee member for Ministry of Interior. He shares HR expertise through Nidaa Al-Islam Radio appearances with Saudi Ministry of Media, establishing thought leadership in workforce transformation, Saudization, and organizational culture.

Core Expertise Powering Vision 2030 Defense Localization

Majed excels in human capital strategy, Saudization programs, organizational transformation, HR technology modernization, executive governance, succession planning, employer branding, and defense sector workforce alignment. His dual CEO/CHRO mandate creates sustainable leadership pipelines essential for Saudi Arabia’s military-industrial ambitions.

The Saudi Leaders Recognition

The Saudi Leaders proudly recognize Majed ASIRI as an inspirational titan of strategic HR leadership whose defense sector transformation illuminates Saudi Arabias localization evolution, forging human capital supremacy for Vision 2030s national security and industrial ambitions