Dr. Faiz Aladwani: Advancing Governance, Risk, and Institutional Excellence in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Governance & Risk Leadership Expert

Dr. Faiz Aladwani, a retired Royal Saudi Navy Commodore, transformational leadership expert, and internationally certified professional, has built a distinguished career across leadership, governance, risk management, compliance, project management, business continuity, strategy, and institutional excellence. With a Doctorate in Business Administration and extensive experience spanning military, government, private, and nonprofit environments, he combines disciplined leadership with practical institutional expertise to help organizations strengthen performance and achieve strategic objectives.

His professional credentials include PMP®, PMI-RMP®, PMI-PBA®, GRCP®, GRCA®, P3O®, and Six Sigma, reflecting his broad expertise across project and risk management, governance, compliance, and organizational performance.

Leading Through Governance, Risk, and Strategy

Throughout his career, Dr. Aladwani has focused on strengthening the systems that enable organizations to operate effectively, manage uncertainty, and deliver strategic outcomes. His areas of expertise encompass governance, enterprise risk management, project and program management, PMO development, business continuity, strategic planning, performance measurement, quality, and institutional excellence.

His approach connects governance and risk practices with organizational performance, helping leaders and professional teams translate strategic priorities into structured programs, measurable objectives, and sustainable results.

Building PM Line Station

Since October 2018, Dr. Aladwani has served as Owner and General Manager of PM Line Station, a Riyadh-based training and consulting center specializing in professional development and institutional capability building.

Under his leadership, PM Line Station provides training, consulting engagements, workshops, and professional certification-preparation programs covering Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), project and program management, PMO practices, business continuity, strategic planning, KPIs, OKRs, quality, and institutional excellence.

The center’s programs combine applied learning with practical models, training materials, mock examination questions, registration support, and follow-up guidance designed to help professionals pursue internationally recognized certifications.

Developing National Capabilities

A central element of Dr. Aladwani’s work is knowledge transfer and professional capability development.

Through PM Line Station, he has contributed to developing the capabilities of more than 6,000 trainees from leading Saudi institutions and organizations. These include the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, General Directorate of Passports, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, National Waste Management Center, National Defense University, and other major institutions.

This work reflects his commitment to strengthening professional competencies and supporting organizations in developing the expertise required for effective governance, risk management, project delivery, and institutional performance.

A Long Career in Strategic Program Management

Dr. Aladwani’s institutional experience includes more than three decades with the Ministry of Defense, where he held roles including Project Management Officer and Director of the Program Management Office.

His responsibilities encompassed managing and monitoring strategic programs and projects, developing PMO practices, strengthening planning and execution, improving governance and risk management, preparing performance reports and indicators, tracking progress, addressing challenges, and supporting decision-making.

He also contributed to policy and procedure development, team capability building, and the adoption of professional practices in project management.

This long-term experience has provided him with a practical understanding of how strategic initiatives can be translated into structured programs and effectively governed from planning through implementation.

Internationally Recognized Professional Expertise

Dr. Aladwani’s professional portfolio spans several interconnected disciplines. His certifications and areas of expertise include:

• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
• Enterprise risk management
• Project and program management
• PMO development and maturity
• Strategic performance management
• Internal control and audit
• Business continuity and ISO 22301
• Business-impact analysis and disaster recovery
• Crisis management
• Quality and institutional excellence
• KPIs and OKRs
• Strategic planning and organizational development

This multidisciplinary foundation enables him to approach institutional challenges from both a strategic and operational perspective.

Education and Continuous Development

Dr. Aladwani’s professional development is supported by academic and specialized education, including a Doctorate in Business Administration and an MBA. He has also completed Human Resources studies at King Saud University.

His continued pursuit of professional certifications demonstrates a commitment to keeping his expertise aligned with evolving international standards and professional practices.

Supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

Dr. Aladwani’s work in governance, risk management, professional development, and institutional performance aligns with the broader need to strengthen organizational capabilities and develop national expertise.

Through his leadership at PM Line Station, he continues to focus on transferring knowledge, developing professionals, improving institutional performance, and supporting organizations in adopting structured approaches to governance, risk, strategy, and project management.

His career demonstrates how leadership experience, professional certification, and practical institutional knowledge can be brought together to develop stronger organizations and more capable professionals.

Saudi Leaders Recognition

Saudi Leaders recognizes Dr. Faiz Aladwani for his distinguished contribution to governance, risk and compliance, strategic project management, professional capability development, and institutional excellence in Saudi Arabia. Through his leadership, consulting, training, and long-standing institutional experience, he continues to contribute to building professional capabilities and strengthening organizational performance in support of the Kingdom’s evolving ambitions.