With a distinguished career in internal audit and governance, Abdullah Alkobraish serves as the Chief Internal Audit Officer at Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI). In this role, he leads the organization's internal audit function, ensuring a robust framework of assurance, risk management, and compliance. His strategic oversight enables SAMI to uphold the highest standards of accountability, operational efficiency, and corporate governance. Alkobraish is recognized for transforming audit functions into world-class assurance and advisory units that drive value creation. His leadership fosters a culture of continuous improvement, embedding risk-based decision-making across the organization. Under his leadership, the internal audit department has evolved into a proactive, value-driven function. Alkobraish has successfully Implemented a risk-based audit framework, ensuring that Internal audit is not just a compliance function but a key enabler of business excellence. Prior to joining SAMI, he was the Chief Audit Executive at Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), where he played a pivotal role in strengthening internal controls and governance structures. Beyond his executive responsibilities, Alkobraish is an active contributor to corporate governance, serving on multiple boards, audit and risk committees. His expertise in risk assessment, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance has been Instrumental in revitalizing strategies and ensuring organizations achieve their mandates effectively. Abdullah holds a Master degree In Business Administration From Middle Tennessee State University and bachelor degree In Accounting from King Saud University with various leadership and management certificate.
