Dr Fahad Alturki
Dr. Fahad Alturki is Vice President of Research at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). In this role he oversees KAPSARC’s research programs and priorities, ensuring that these are strategically focused on impacts within Saudi Arabia, both regionally and globally.
Externally, Dr. Fahad is a board member of the General Authority of Statistics, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector and SEEC. He was also the Chair of T20 Saudi Arabia 2020 and is currently on the Advisory Board for T20 Italy 2021.
Dr. Fahad has a proven track record in economics, with more than 20 years of experience in the field. Prior to joining KAPSARC, Dr. Fahad was the chief economist and head of research at Jadwa Investment Company in Riyadh; chief economist at Barclays; economic specialist at the Saudi Central Bank; and economist at the International Monetary Fund.
Dr. Fahad holds a B.A. in Business Administration from King Saud University and Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in economics from the University of Oregon.