Mohammed Al-Abbadi is an accomplished executive in the telecommunications industry, with over 24 years of experience in driving business strategy, corporate growth, and digital transformation. As the Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer at stc, Al-Abbadi leads stc’s global carrier and wholesale operations, playing a crucial role in expanding the company’s influence within both national and international telecom sector. His tenure at stc spans eight years, where he has held key positions, including Chief Wholesale Officer and Vice President for Strategy Execution & Corporate Affairs, demonstrating his strategic and operational leadership.

In addition to his executive role at stc, Al-Abbadi serves as chairman of center3 (a digital infrastructure company) and holds board memberships at Solutions (by stc), Specialized (by stc), and the ITW Global Leaders' Forum. He also actively contributes in major initiatives as board member, such as Cura (telehealth) & Takatuf (Saudi Volunteer Organization), reflecting his commitment to societal impact and industry development.

Prior to stc, Al-Abbadi spent 16 years at Cisco, where he progressed through roles from Marketing Manager to Managing Director, gaining deep expertise in public sector operations and sales strategy for the Saudi market. Al-Abbadi’s educational background includes an MBA from IE Business School, senior executive programs at Harvard and London Business School, and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. Bilingual in English and Arabic, Al-Abbadi is recognized for his leadership in transforming telecom ecosystems and fostering cross-sector collaboration.