Ashraf A. Al Ghazzawi: connecting strategy with capital and execution

Ashraf A. Al Ghazzawi became Aramco’s Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development in April 2023. The organization he leads covers strategic planning, growth businesses, new energies, acquisitions and the development of diversified industries.

The work behind the profile

His official biography describes earlier responsibility for strategy and market analysis, investment planning and enterprise risk management. His finance experience includes Group Treasurer and leadership of Planning, Budgeting and Performance Management, with involvement in the development of Aramco’s initial public offering.

With an engineering doctorate and executive leadership education, his career links technical understanding with capital allocation and corporate direction. For professionals moving into strategy roles, the documented experience highlights the importance of understanding financing, market evidence and the practical implications of growth decisions.

Source: Aramco · official page. Checked 16 October 2026. Image credit: Aramco.

Editorial profile based on publicly available sources.