Mohammed Alarifi Joins The CEO Network as Transformative Strategic Finance Leader
The CEO Network proudly announces the induction of Mohammed Alarifi, Group CFO at Emaar The Economic City, into its global leadership network, honoring his distinguished career as a strategic finance executive and board director.
Alarifi brings extensive experience architecting financial certainty across multi-billion-dollar portfolios at institutions including Awj Holding Company (AHC), Mohammed Alsubeaei & Sons Investment Co. (MASIC), and Al-Elm Company—where he served as CFO, COO, and CAE over a decade of sustained revenue growth. Currently, he oversees financial transformation and capital strategy at Emaar The Economic City, driving the development of KAEC Shores while maintaining rigorous audit oversight across Ma’aden, Bahri, and multiple board mandates.
Based in Riyadh, Alarifi holds a BS in Accounting from King Saud University, with certifications including SOCPA, U.S. CPA (NH), CIA, CRMA, and Licensed Corporate Adviser. His expertise spans corporate finance, M&A execution, performance turnarounds, and risk frameworks across sectors such as real estate, technology, aviation, logistics, and sports.
From his foundational experience in external audit at Ernst & Young/Arthur Andersen to internal leadership at Al-Elm and subsequent CFO roles in investment groups, Alarifi has consistently driven capital allocation, investment structuring, fundraising strategies, operational efficiency, and compliance ecosystems, ensuring sustainable ROI in complex markets. His career highlights include portfolio management across industries, feasibility-driven investments, strategic exits, and value creation frameworks aligned with Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification objectives.
The CEO Network celebrates Mohammed Alarifi’s induction, recognizing his journey as a transformative finance visionary, and extends best wishes for continued success, innovation, and global impact.