Engineer\ Tareq bin Gharm Al-Shahri

◉ Engineer Tareq Al-Shahri possesses more than 23 years of experience in the defense, aviation, and advanced technology sectors. Throughout his career, he contributed to leading national programs and high-impact strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational readiness and developing national capabilities through building international partnerships with government and defense entities. He has held several leadership positions, including:

• Chief Business Officer at SAK International Company.
• Member of the National Committee for Military Industries.
• Board Member of several companies.
• Served on senior committees within the Ministry of Defense, contributing to the development of military and defense capabilities.
• Director of Aircraft Engine Maintenance Department at the Royal Saudi Air Force.
• Assistant Director of Aircraft Maintenance Department at the Royal Saudi Air Force.
• Director of the Royal Saudi Air Force Liaison Office at GE Aviation in the United States.
• Worked in several departments and wings within air bases, as well as in the Air Force Supply and Logistics Authority under the Royal Saudi Air Force Command.

◉ Engineer Tareq Al-Shahri holds a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas, and a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

He has also earned several specialized professional certifications, including:

• Diploma in Airworthiness, Human Factors, and Auditing from an accredited EASA Part 147 institution in the United Kingdom.
• Financial Management Certificate from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, USA.
• Procurement and Contract Management Certificate from Oregon State University, USA.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute.
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma methodologies from General Electric, USA.
• Advanced Diploma in English Language from the Language Institute at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, USA.
• F110-GE-129 Engine Maintenance Program Certification from GE Aviation, Ohio, USA.
• In addition to numerous specialized certifications and training programs both داخل المملكة وخارجها.