Mr. Khalid Nouh: Global Energy Leader and Governance Authority Driving Sustainable Transformation

Mr. Khalid Nouh is a transformative energy executive and board director with over 30 years of leadership across global energy services, industrial manufacturing, and clean energy development. His career combines hands-on operational excellence with principled corporate governance, delivering sustainable value through strategic turnarounds, capital markets innovation, and forward-leaning board oversight.

Architect of TAQA’s Global Energy Transformation

As Group Chief Executive Officer of TAQA (Industrialization & Energy Services Company), Mr. Nouh orchestrated the company’s evolution from a local Saudi pumping services provider into an international energy solutions leader operating across 22 countries with 5000+ employees. His strategic vision unified fragmented operations, expanded global market presence, and positioned TAQA as a competitive force against multinational energy service giants.

Chairman Leading Capital Markets Transformation

Mr. Nouh’s six-year chairmanship of Arabian Drilling Company (ADC) delivered landmark achievements including corporate restructuring, innovative Sukuk bond issuance at competitive rates, and a successful IPO listing on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) – earning ADC the Best IPO of 2022 award. Building on ADC’s 50 years of operational history, Mr Nouh positioned the company for sustainable growth in Saudi Arabia’s dynamic energy landscape.

He simultaneously chaired ARGAS (Arabian Geophysical & Surveying Co.) and JESCO. During his tenor he divested JESCO and merged it with ArcelorMittal creating the largest seamless pipe manufacturing company in the MENA region. During his tenor as Chairman of ARGAS, Mr Nouh acquired 100% of ARGAS shares to create the first mining exploration company fully aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 aiming at transforming the mining sector into a key pillar of the kingdom’s economy, alongside oil and petrochemicals.

Boardroom Leadership

As Board Member of several companies, Mr. Nouh served in both Audit & Compliance Committee and Executive Committee, providing rigorous financial oversight, risk management, and strategic guidance that supports consistent growth. His contributions ensure robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and alignment between operational execution and long-term shareholder value creation.

Global Executive Leadership Across Industry Giants: Mr. Nouh’s career showcases C-suite impact at world-class organizations

President Middle East & Asia Pacific, Baker Hughes: Led regional P&L across 15+ countries, launching Saudi Arabia’s first bit manufacturing facility, executing mega-projects, and establishing strategic partnerships across Iraq, Malaysia, and China.

Vice President – Saudi, Bahrain, Kuwait & Pakistan, Schlumberger: Nearly tripled rig count and quadrupled revenue while inaugurating the Dhahran Research and Technology Center – the first Mideast R&D hub for advanced oilfield technologies.

Entrepreneurial Vision and Industry Innovation

Mr. Nouh founded Eternnova Holdings Inc. and Eternal Energy, pioneering local content development in Energy through strategic partnerships between regional service providers and global technology innovators. His methodology bridges operational capabilities with world-class standards, ensuring quality, compliance, and governance excellence.

Pioneering Clean Energy and Localization

A forward-thinking sustainability advocate, Mr. Nouh championed geothermal energy development in Saudi Arabia, directly supporting national Net Zero objectives.

World-Class Governance Credentials Certified through INSEAD’s International Director Program in Corporate Governance, Mr. Nouh is also an active member of the GCC Board of Directors Institute and Saudi Arabia’s Investment Council. His governance philosophy emphasizes transparency, fiduciary integrity, and board-level scrutiny as foundations of enduring shareholder value.

Academic Foundation and Technical Expertise

Mr. Nouh holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from King Saud University, complemented by early career technical roles including Product Development Engineer at Schlumberger (high-temp logging tools) and Wireline Field Engineer. This engineering foundation enables substantive contributions to technical strategy committees and capital allocation decisions.

Proven Boardroom Impact Across Strategic Domains

Mr. Nouh excels in:

• Corporate governance and risk oversight
• Financial controls and audit committee leadership
• Strategic transformation and capital markets execution
• Cross-border M&A and investment decisions
• Energy sector innovation and sustainability
• Executive leadership and organizational turnarounds

The Saudi Leaders proudly recognize Mr. Khalid Nouh as a transformative energy statesman and governance authority whose global executive experience, boardroom discipline, and strategic foresight power Saudi Arabia’s energy evolution and Vision 2030 ambitions.