Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · الرياض
I'm Omar Alkadhi — a senior strategy & transformation executive with 15+ years leading enterprise strategy, digital transformation, and governance across healthcare and higher education in Saudi Arabia, in step with Vision 2030.
01 — About
I lead institutions through change. As Vice President of Riyadh Elm University, I drive enterprise-wide strategy execution — aligning academic operations, research, innovation, and community engagement with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
My path spans the full arc of academic healthcare leadership: university hospital director, dean of postgraduate studies & scientific research, dean of medicine & dentistry — each role anchored in KPI-driven governance, accreditation excellence, and digital transformation.
"Institutions don't transform through ambition alone — they transform through governance, data, and relentless execution."
Beyond the university, I serve on boards and scientific councils, and build products of my own — including Grovio, a business microlearning platform, and ResearchAid.org, a bilingual knowledge platform for research methodology and statistics.
02 — Experience
Fifteen years at Riyadh Elm University — from the clinic floor to the executive suite.
03/2025 — Present Current
Riyadh Elm University · Riyadh
Leading enterprise-wide strategy execution and Vision 2030 alignment. Overseeing academic operations, research, innovation, digital transformation, and community engagement — with KPI/OKR-driven governance across the institution.
03/2023 — Present Current
Riyadh Elm University · Riyadh
Advanced instruction in research methodology and applied statistics; postgraduate program leadership and peer-reviewed research.
07/2023 — 03/2025
Riyadh Elm University · Riyadh
Directed academic and administrative operations across multidisciplinary programs — budgeting, faculty recruitment, and KPI-driven academic standards.
09/2019 — 07/2023
Riyadh Elm University · Riyadh
Designed postgraduate education and research strategies, led digital transformation of academic systems, and secured institutional and program accreditations.
07/2017 — 10/2022
Riyadh Elm University · Riyadh
Directed hospital strategy, operations, and financial planning — integrating clinical services with academic and research functions.
06/2019 — 08/2023
Riyadh Elm University · Riyadh
Led curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and program quality enhancement.
01/2018 — 12/2019
International Association for Dental Research (IADR) · Saudi Section
Co-developed strategic and operational frameworks; strengthened global collaborations and organized scientific conferences.
03 — Ventures
A business microlearning platform I designed and built end-to-end — 300+ original lessons across 12 disciplines, from Strategy and Finance to Leadership and AI for Business. Live on the App Store and Google Play across multiple markets.
groviolearn.com Founder & Chief Author · 2016A bilingual knowledge platform demystifying research methodology and statistics — helping students, clinicians, and researchers design better studies and read evidence critically.
researchaid.org04 — Board & Governance
Strategic oversight, policy direction, and institutional sustainability.
Riyadh Elm University · 2025 — Present
Riyadh Elm University · 2019 — Present
2019 — 2025
Riyadh Elm Association Board (Non-Profit) · 2023 — Present
Alshammery & Almadani Global Prize · 2025 — Present
05 — Education & Credentials
…plus further specialized certifications in management, strategy, statistics, machine learning, and research methods.