The Tech Capital
Hitham AlQadheeb
International Finance Forum 2025
Company: Takamol Holding
Position: CTO of Qiwa
Hitham AlQadheeb is a seasoned technology leader and the Chief Technology Officer of the Qiwa platform at Takamol Holding, where he leads national digital transformation initiatives within Saudi Arabia’s labor ecosystem. With over 16 years of experience across software development, enterprise architecture, and innovation strategy, he has held senior leadership roles at Vision Bank, Tiqmo, Mobily Pay, and Jarir.
Hitham’s expertise spans cloud-native systems, AI, and blockchain technologies. He is widely recognized for his ability to bridge business goals with technical execution, turning complex challenges into scalable solutions. He is also the recipient of several industry accolades, including first place at the International NextGen AI-II Hackathon.
In addition to holding certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, and Oracle, Hitham has completed executive education in digital leadership at INSEAD. His strategic thinking, people-first leadership style, and deep technical insight continue to make him a key voice in shaping the future of digital transformation in the region