Fahd H. Cynndy is a distinguished transformation leader whose career focus has been on unleashing the potential of organizations and their people, and building value for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fahd’s experience and achievements span 20 years in the energy, aerospace, and new business development sectors.
As a leader, Fahd’s ability to forge ‘win/win’ partnerships, cultivate talent, and lead with vision have been central to his ever-growing track record of execution and delivering on expectations. His leadership style is well-known for the loyalty it inspires, and the legacy of resilience, business acumen and innovation that he embeds in organizations.
In February 2021, Fahd accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer at Saudi Technic a world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) entity, and subsidiary of the SAUDIA Group. Fahd has launched a dynamic transformation strategy at Saudi Technic, beginning an accelerated journey to make SAEI the leading comprehensive end to end MRO solution provider in the region. Prior to this position, Fahd served as CEO of Saudi Ground Services (SGS). SGS is the driving force behind the efficient, safe, and courteous ground handling of passengers and aircraft at 28 airports in Saudi Arabia, it is also part of the SAUDIA Group.
Fahd’s drive for innovation and his entrepreneurial traits led him to become a founding partner of Reaction, a global venture capital company based in the U.S. that specializes in creating exponential change and promoting disruptive innovation to solve global issues. Reaction aims to enhance the lives of one billion people in 10 years.
To amplify his contribution to the aviation sector and to the region, with a focus on meaningful growth beyond short-term value realization, Fahd serves in a leadership capacity on a select number of Boards. Fahd is the Chairman of Rotortrade and the Vice Chairman of The Helicopter Company (THC), both Public Investment Fund (PIF) companies. Additionally, Fahd is the Chairman of the Gulf Flight Safety Association, an Executive Board member for Saudi Ground Services (SGS), and a board member of the Middle East Propulsion Company Ltd. (MEPC).
Fahd’s early career began in 1995 as a Mechanical Engineer with Saudi Aramco, a world leader in energy. He shifted his focus within Saudi Aramco to the aerospace industry, becoming a jet aircraft pilot in 2004. Fahd was selected for the highly competitive leadership track in Saudi Aramco, culminating in his appointment as the Director of the Saudi Aramco Aviation Department. During his tenure, Fahd transformed the department operationally and financially. It became a recognized standard of excellence within the aerospace and oil and gas industries in terms of innovation, performance, and quality. The value of Fahd’s leadership skills, insight, and business acumen was recognized by Saudi Aramco executive leadership with the appointment to several boards including, the Aramco Capital Company, the Aramco Associated Company, and the Saudi Aramco Diversity and Inclusion board. Externally, Fahd accepted membership on the board of directors of the International Aviation Technical College in Riyadh, and co-created and sponsored a ground handling diploma degree with King Abdulaziz University—contributing to the aviation advancement and innovation in the education sector.
Fahd is an alumnus of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Program. He holds an MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Western New England University, and an Associate Degree in Commercial Aviation from the University of North Dakota.
