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Huda Mohammed Al-Ghoson (born November 19, 1957) is a former Saudi-Arabian corporate executive. Al-Ghoson was the executive director of Human Resources for Saudi Aramco,[1] the national oil and gas company of Saudi Arabia. She has been named as among the world's most powerful Arab business women by Forbes Middle East[2] and one of the world's most influential Arab women by Arabian Business.[3]

Education

Al-Ghoson earned her bachelor's degree in English literature from King Saud University (formerly Riyadh University) in 1980.[4] She received an MBA from American University in Washington, D.C. in 1986.[5]

Career

Al-Ghoson joined Saudi Aramco in 1981.[6] In 2006, she was promoted to director of Saudi Aramco's human resources policy and planning department,[6] and in 2009, she was promoted to general manager of Training and Development organization, becoming the first woman to handle such a position in the company's then-76-year history.[6] She contributed to the advancement of women at Saudi Aramco by creating two initiatives: 'Women in Business', for women early in their careers, and 'Women in Leadership', for more senior female employees.[7]

In 2012 she became the first woman to assume an executive position at Saudi Aramco when she was promoted to the position of Executive Director of Human Resources.[5] She remained as the head of HR in the company until her retirement on December 28, 2017.

In addition to her positions at Saudi Aramco, Al-Ghoson has served as a member of several boards including those of Vela International Marine Limited,[8] the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refinery Company (YASREF),[4] Johns Hopkins Aramco Health Care Company,[9] BUPA Arabia,[10] and Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia.[11] She has also been a member of the leadership advisor board of Saudi Electricity Company[12] and the Arabian Society of Human Resources.[1]

Recognition

Al-Ghoson was ranked by Forbes Middle East[2] fourth in its list of most powerful Arab women in the field of executive management. She also received the 2014 Arab Woman Award from the Arabian Business magazine naming her one of the most influential figures in the energy domain.[13]

She received recognition and achievement awards for her educational outreach efforts and women development programs from numerous bodies, including the Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (2016),[14] the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute (2016),[15] Arabian Business Achievements Awards (2015),[16][13] and the Arab Women Award, KSA (2014).[17]

References

  1. ^ a b "Who's Who: FaceOf: Huda Al-Ghoson, executive director of HR at Saudi Aramco". Arab News. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  2. ^ a b East, Forbes Middle. "100 Most Powerful Arab Businesswomen". Forbes ME. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  3. ^ "The Worlds Most Influential Arab Women".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b "Huda Al-Ghoson: Showing how women can lead the way". Arab News. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  5. ^ a b "Huda Al-Ghoson: Showing how women can lead the way". Arab News. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  6. ^ a b c "Fostering Talent".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Women leaders in the Gulf: The view from Saudi Aramco | McKinsey". www.mckinsey.com. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  8. ^ "Vela International Marine Ltd - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  9. ^ "Dome - Global Partnership Boosts Saudi Health Care". www.hopkinsmedicine.org. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  10. ^ "Governance - Bupa Arabia". bupa.com.sa. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  11. ^ "Credit Suisse's Saudi Odyssey". finews.asia. 2018-10-05. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  12. ^ "Meet the Saudi Woman Responsible for Managing Talent at the Largest Company in the Middle East". About Her. 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  13. ^ a b "Huda Al-Ghoson | Women as Partners in Progress Resource Hub". pioneersandleaders.org. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  14. ^ "Bilateral US-Arab Chamber Of Commerce Honours Women Leaders Contributing to UAE's Success - Health Magazine". Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  15. ^ "21st Middle East Women Leaders Excellence Awards". meawards.com. Retrieved 2021-01-31.,
  16. ^ "Arabian Business Achievement Awards".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Arab Woman Awards KSA 2014 Winners Honored". Mithaal. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
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