Grant Thornton Saudi Arabia has reinforced its leadership team with the appointment of Ahmed Yasen Jifri and Alaa Fayed, further advancing its commitment to excellence in audit, assurance, and financial advisory services across the Kingdom.
Ahmed Yasen Jifri, who brings over a decade of experience from KPMG Saudi Arabia, specialises in IFRS reporting, digital audit transformation, and internal controls. His expertise will play a crucial role in strengthening the firm’s assurance and digital audit capabilities, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.
Alaa Fayed, with more than 20 years of experience across Big Four firms, brings deep knowledge in financial reporting, IFRS, and IPSAS implementation. His appointment will enhance Grant Thornton’s ability to deliver strategic advisory solutions to public and private sector clients.
These leadership additions come as Grant Thornton Saudi Arabia accelerates its focus on technology-driven financial solutions and growth across key industries — including financial services, real estate, hospitality, and consumer markets.
Together, Jifri and Fayed will strengthen the firm’s local expertise, enabling clients to navigate regulatory complexity and harness innovation in the Kingdom’s fast-transforming economy
