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Huda Al-Ghoson
Huda Al-Ghoson
Born	November 19, 1957
Education	King Saud University ; American University
Occupation	Human resource executive
Years active	1981–2017
Employer	Saudi Aramco

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Huda Mohammed Al-Ghoson (born November 19, 1957) is a former Saudi corporate executive. Al-Ghoson was the Executive Director of Human Resources for Saudi Aramco,^[1] the national oil and gas company of Saudi Arabia. She has been named among the world's most powerful Arab businesswomen by Forbes Middle East^[2] and one of the world's most influential Arab women by Arabian Business.^[3] Her first book, Unbounded, was published in 2022.

Education

Al-Ghoson earned her bachelor's degree in English literature from King Saud University, Riyadh in 1980.^[4] She received a Master of Business Administration from American University in Washington, D.C. in 1986.^[5]

Career

Al-Ghoson joined Saudi Aramco in 1981.^[6] In 2006, she was promoted to director of Saudi Aramco's human resources policy and planning department,^[6] and in 2009, she was promoted to general manager of the Training and Development organization, becoming the first woman to handle such a position in the company's then-76-year history.^[6] She contributed to the advancement of women at Saudi Aramco by creating two initiatives: 'Women in Business', for women early in their careers, and 'Women in Leadership', for more senior female employees.^[7]

In 2012 she became the first woman to assume an executive position at Saudi Aramco when she was promoted to the position of Executive Director of Human Resources.^[5] She remained the head of HR in the company until her retirement on December 28, 2017.^[8]

In addition to her positions at Saudi Aramco, Al-Ghoson has served as a member of several boards including those of Vela International Marine Limited,^[9] the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refinery Company (YASREF),^[4] Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare,^[10] Bupa Arabia,^[11] and Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia.^[12] She has also been a member of the leadership advisor board of Saudi Electricity Company^[13] and the Arabian Society of Human Resources.^[1]

Currently, Al-Ghoson is a member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi National Bank (SNB) and The Chopra Foundation, and a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and The Hevolution Foundation.

Recognition

Al-Ghoson was ranked by Forbes Middle East^[2] fourth in its list of most powerful Arab women in the field of executive management. She also received the 2014 Arab Woman Award from the Arabian Business magazine naming her one of the most influential figures in the energy domain.^[14]

She received recognition and achievement awards for her educational outreach efforts and women's development programs from numerous bodies, including the Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (2016),^[15] the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute (2016),^[16] Arabian Business Achievements Awards (2015),^[17]^[14] and the Arab Women Award, KSA (2014).^[18]

References

^ ^a ^b "Who's Who: FaceOf: Huda Al-Ghoson, executive director of HR at Saudi Aramco". Arab News. December 21, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ ^a ^b East, Forbes Middle. "100 Most Powerful Arab Businesswomen". Forbes ME. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ "The Worlds Most Influential Arab Women".
^ ^a ^b "Huda Al-Ghoson: Showing how women can lead the way". Arab News. June 9, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Huda Al-Ghoson: Showing how women can lead the way". Arab News. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Fostering Talent". July 15, 2009.
^ "Women leaders in the Gulf: The view from Saudi Aramco | McKinsey". www.mckinsey.com. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ "FaceOf: Huda Al-Ghoson, executive director of HR at Saudi Aramco". December 21, 2018.
^ "Vela International Marine Ltd – Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ "Dome – Global Partnership Boosts Saudi Health Care". www.hopkinsmedicine.org. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ "Governance – Bupa Arabia". bupa.com.sa. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ "Credit Suisse's Saudi Odyssey". finews.asia. October 5, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ "Meet the Saudi Woman Responsible for Managing Talent at the Largest Company in the Middle East". About Her. January 15, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Huda Al-Ghoson | Women as Partners in Progress Resource Hub". pioneersandleaders.org. Retrieved January 31, 2021.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "Bilateral US-Arab Chamber Of Commerce Honours Women Leaders Contributing to UAE's Success – Health Magazine". November 17, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
^ "21st Middle East Women Leaders Excellence Awards". meawards.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.,
^ "Arabian Business Achievement Awards". November 11, 2015.
^ "Arab Woman Awards KSA 2014 Winners Honored". Mithaal. July 2, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[:0-1] "Who's Who: FaceOf: Huda Al-Ghoson, executive director of HR at Saudi Aramco". Arab News. December 21, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[:1-2] East, Forbes Middle. "100 Most Powerful Arab Businesswomen". Forbes ME. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[3] "The Worlds Most Influential Arab Women".

[:2-4] "Huda Al-Ghoson: Showing how women can lead the way". Arab News. June 9, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[:3-5] "Huda Al-Ghoson: Showing how women can lead the way". Arab News. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[:4-6] "Fostering Talent". July 15, 2009.

[7] "Women leaders in the Gulf: The view from Saudi Aramco | McKinsey". www.mckinsey.com. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[8] "FaceOf: Huda Al-Ghoson, executive director of HR at Saudi Aramco". December 21, 2018.

[9] "Vela International Marine Ltd – Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[10] "Dome – Global Partnership Boosts Saudi Health Care". www.hopkinsmedicine.org. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[11] "Governance – Bupa Arabia". bupa.com.sa. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[12] "Credit Suisse's Saudi Odyssey". finews.asia. October 5, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[13] "Meet the Saudi Woman Responsible for Managing Talent at the Largest Company in the Middle East". About Her. January 15, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[:5-14] "Huda Al-Ghoson | Women as Partners in Progress Resource Hub". pioneersandleaders.org. Retrieved January 31, 2021.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[15] "Bilateral US-Arab Chamber Of Commerce Honours Women Leaders Contributing to UAE's Success – Health Magazine". November 17, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

[16] "21st Middle East Women Leaders Excellence Awards". meawards.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.,

[17] "Arabian Business Achievement Awards". November 11, 2015.

[18] "Arab Woman Awards KSA 2014 Winners Honored". Mithaal. July 2, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

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-'''Huda Mohammed Al-Ghoson''' (born November 19, 1957) is a former Saudi-Arabian corporate executive. Al-Ghoson was the executive director of Human Resources for [[Saudi Aramco]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2018-12-21|title=Who's Who: FaceOf: Huda Al-Ghoson, executive director of HR at Saudi Aramco|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1424151/saudi-arabia|access-date=2021-01-31|website=Arab News|language=en}}</ref> the national oil and gas company of Saudi Arabia. She has been named as among the world's most powerful Arab business women by [[Forbes]] Middle East<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=East|first=Forbes Middle|title=100 Most Powerful Arab Businesswomen|url=https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/list/100-most-powerful-arab-businesswomen|access-date=2021-01-31|website=Forbes ME|language=en-US}}</ref> and one of the world's most influential Arab women by [[Arabian Business]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Worlds Most Influential Arab Women|url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/the-world-s-most-influential-arab-women-666071.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>
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+'''Huda Mohammed Al-Ghoson''' (born November 19, 1957) is a former Saudi corporate executive. Al-Ghoson was the Executive Director of [[Human Resources]] for [[Saudi Aramco]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=December 21, 2018|title=Who's Who: FaceOf: Huda Al-Ghoson, executive director of HR at Saudi Aramco|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1424151/saudi-arabia|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=Arab News|language=en}}</ref> the national oil and gas company of Saudi Arabia. She has been named among the world's most powerful Arab businesswomen by [[Forbes]] Middle East<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=East|first=Forbes Middle|title=100 Most Powerful Arab Businesswomen|url=https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/list/100-most-powerful-arab-businesswomen|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=Forbes ME|language=en-US}}</ref> and one of the world's most influential Arab women by [[Arabian Business]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Worlds Most Influential Arab Women|url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/the-world-s-most-influential-arab-women-666071.html|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref> Her first book, ''[https://medinapublishing.com/books/unbounded/ Unbounded]'', was published in 2022.
 == Education ==
-Al-Ghoson earned her bachelor's degree in English literature from [[King Saud University]] (formerly Riyadh University) in 1980.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2016-06-09|title=Huda Al-Ghoson: Showing how women can lead the way|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/937131/offbeat|access-date=2021-01-31|website=Arab News|language=en}}</ref> She received an MBA from [[American University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] in 1986.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Huda Al-Ghoson: Showing how women can lead the way|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/937131/offbea|access-date=2021-01-31|website=Arab News|language=en}}</ref>
+Al-Ghoson earned her bachelor's degree in English literature from [[King Saud University]], [[Riyadh]] in 1980.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=June 9, 2016|title=Huda Al-Ghoson: Showing how women can lead the way|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/937131/offbeat|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=Arab News|language=en}}</ref> She received a [[Master of Business Administration]] from [[American University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] in 1986.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Huda Al-Ghoson: Showing how women can lead the way|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/937131/offbea|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=Arab News|language=en}}</ref>
 == Career ==
-Al-Ghoson joined Saudi Aramco in 1981.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Fostering Talent|url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/fostering-talent-16014.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref> In 2006, she was promoted to director of Saudi Aramco's human resources policy and planning department,<ref name=":4" /> and in 2009, she was promoted to general manager of Training and Development organization, becoming the first woman to handle such a position in the company's then-76-year history.<ref name=":4" /> She contributed to the advancement of women at Saudi Aramco by creating two initiatives: 'Women in Business', for women early in their careers, and 'Women in Leadership', for more senior female employees.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Women leaders in the Gulf: The view from Saudi Aramco {{!}} McKinsey|url=https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/leadership/women-leaders-in-the-gulf-the-view-from-saudi-aramco|access-date=2021-01-31|website=www.mckinsey.com}}</ref>
+Al-Ghoson joined [[Saudi Aramco]] in 1981.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 15, 2009|title=Fostering Talent|url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/fostering-talent-16014.html|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref> In 2006, she was promoted to director of Saudi Aramco's [[human resources]] policy and planning department,<ref name=":4" /> and in 2009, she was promoted to general manager of the Training and Development organization, becoming the first woman to handle such a position in the company's then-76-year history.<ref name=":4" /> She contributed to the advancement of women at Saudi Aramco by creating two initiatives: 'Women in Business', for women early in their careers, and 'Women in Leadership', for more senior female employees.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Women leaders in the Gulf: The view from Saudi Aramco {{!}} McKinsey|url=https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/leadership/women-leaders-in-the-gulf-the-view-from-saudi-aramco|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=www.mckinsey.com}}</ref>
+In 2012 she became the first woman to assume an executive position at Saudi Aramco when she was promoted to the position of Executive Director of Human Resources.<ref name=":3" /> She remained the head of HR in the company until her retirement on December 28, 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1424151/saudi-arabia | title=FaceOf: Huda Al-Ghoson, executive director of HR at Saudi Aramco | date=December 21, 2018 }}</ref>
+In addition to her positions at Saudi Aramco, Al-Ghoson has served as a member of several boards including those of [[Vela International Marine Limited]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vela International Marine Ltd – Company Profile and News|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/4617416Z:UH|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=Bloomberg.com|language=en}}</ref> the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refinery Company (YASREF),<ref name=":2" /> [[Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dome – Global Partnership Boosts Saudi Health Care|url=https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/publications/dome/dome_march_2014/global_partnership_boosts_saudi_health_care|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=www.hopkinsmedicine.org|language=en}}</ref> [[Bupa Arabia]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Governance – Bupa Arabia|url=https://bupa.com.sa/en/investor/governance|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=bupa.com.sa}}</ref> and [[Credit Suisse]] Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 5, 2018|title=Credit Suisse's Saudi Odyssey|url=https://www.finews.asia/finance/27549-credit-suisse-saudi-arabia-mohammed-bin-salman-onshore-net-loss|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=finews.asia|language=en-gb}}</ref> She has also been a member of the leadership advisor board of [[Saudi Electricity Company]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 15, 2019|title=Meet the Saudi Woman Responsible for Managing Talent at the Largest Company in the Middle East|url=https://www.abouther.com/node/16421/people/leading-ladies/meet-saudi-woman-responsible-managing-talent-largest-company-middle|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=About Her|language=en}}</ref> and the Arabian Society of Human Resources.<ref name=":0"/>
-In 2012 she became the first woman to assume an executive position at Saudi Aramco when she was promoted to the position of Executive Director of Human Resources.<ref name=":3" /> She remained as the head of HR in the company until her retirement on December 28, 2017.
+Currently, Al-Ghoson is a member of the Board of Directors of the [[National Commercial Bank (Saudi Arabia)|Saudi National Bank]] (SNB) and [https://choprafoundation.org/ The Chopra Foundation], and a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the [[Saudi Telecom Company|Saudi Telecom Company (STC)]] and [https://hevolutionfoundation.com/ The Hevolution Foundation].
-In addition to her positions at Saudi Aramco, Al-Ghoson has served as a member of several boards including those of Vela International Marine Limited,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vela International Marine Ltd - Company Profile and News|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/4617416Z:UH|access-date=2021-01-31|website=Bloomberg.com|language=en}}</ref> the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refinery Company (YASREF),<ref name=":2" /> Johns Hopkins Aramco Health Care Company,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dome - Global Partnership Boosts Saudi Health Care|url=https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/publications/dome/dome_march_2014/global_partnership_boosts_saudi_health_care|access-date=2021-01-31|website=www.hopkinsmedicine.org|language=en}}</ref> BUPA Arabia,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Governance - Bupa Arabia|url=https://bupa.com.sa/en/investor/governance|access-date=2021-01-31|website=bupa.com.sa}}</ref> and Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-05|title=Credit Suisse's Saudi Odyssey|url=https://www.finews.asia/finance/27549-credit-suisse-saudi-arabia-mohammed-bin-salman-onshore-net-loss|access-date=2021-01-31|website=finews.asia|language=en-gb}}</ref> She has also been a member of the leadership advisor board of Saudi Electricity Company<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-15|title=Meet the Saudi Woman Responsible for Managing Talent at the Largest Company in the Middle East|url=https://www.abouther.com/node/16421/people/leading-ladies/meet-saudi-woman-responsible-managing-talent-largest-company-middle|access-date=2021-01-31|website=About Her|language=en}}</ref> and the Arabian Society of Human Resources.<ref name=":0" />
 == Recognition ==
-Al-Ghoson was ranked by [[Forbes]] Middle East<ref name=":1" /> fourth in its list of most powerful Arab women in the field of executive management. She also received the 2014 Arab Woman Award from the [[Arabian Business]] magazine naming her one of the most influential figures in the energy domain.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Huda Al-Ghoson {{!}} Women as Partners in Progress Resource Hub|url=https://pioneersandleaders.org/women-leaders/huda-al-ghoson|access-date=2021-01-31|website=pioneersandleaders.org}}</ref>
+Al-Ghoson was ranked by [[Forbes]] Middle East<ref name=":1"/> fourth in its list of most powerful Arab women in the field of executive management. She also received the 2014 Arab Woman Award from the [[Arabian Business]] magazine naming her one of the most influential figures in the energy domain.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Huda Al-Ghoson {{!}} Women as Partners in Progress Resource Hub|url=https://pioneersandleaders.org/women-leaders/huda-al-ghoson|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=pioneersandleaders.org}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
-She received recognition and achievement awards for her educational outreach efforts and women development programs from numerous bodies, including the Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (2016),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bilateral US-Arab Chamber Of Commerce Honours Women Leaders Contributing to UAE's Success - Health Magazine|url=https://www.healthmagazine.ae/press_release/bilateral-us-arab-chamber-commerce-honours-women-leaders-contributing-uaes-success/|access-date=2021-01-31|language=en-US}}</ref> the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute (2016),<ref>{{Cite web|title=21st Middle East Women Leaders Excellence Awards|url=http://meawards.com/WomenAwards/GalleryView.aspx?yl=nFt6ROMkk4kmghLN%20&wqd=F1geFCvxztwmghLN|access-date=2021-01-31|website=meawards.com}},</ref> Arabian Business Achievements Awards (2015),<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Arabian Business Achievement Awards|url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/photos/arabian-business-achievement-awards-2015-611941.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref><ref name=":5" /> and the Arab Women Award, KSA (2014).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arab Woman Awards KSA 2014 Winners Honored|url=http://www.mithaal.org/in-the-news/2014/7/2/arab-woman-awards-ksa-2014-winners-honored|access-date=2021-01-31|website=Mithaal|language=en-US}}</ref>
+She received recognition and achievement awards for her educational outreach efforts and women's development programs from numerous bodies, including the Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (2016),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bilateral US-Arab Chamber Of Commerce Honours Women Leaders Contributing to UAE's Success – Health Magazine|date=November 17, 2016 |url=https://www.healthmagazine.ae/press_release/bilateral-us-arab-chamber-commerce-honours-women-leaders-contributing-uaes-success/|access-date=January 31, 2021|language=en-US}}</ref> the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute (2016),<ref>{{Cite web|title=21st Middle East Women Leaders Excellence Awards|url=http://meawards.com/WomenAwards/GalleryView.aspx?yl=nFt6ROMkk4kmghLN%20&wqd=F1geFCvxztwmghLN|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=meawards.com|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204033940/http://meawards.com/WomenAwards/GalleryView.aspx?yl=nFt6ROMkk4kmghLN%20&wqd=F1geFCvxztwmghLN|url-status=dead}},</ref> Arabian Business Achievements Awards (2015),<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=November 11, 2015|title=Arabian Business Achievement Awards|url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/photos/arabian-business-achievement-awards-2015-611941.html|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref><ref name=":5" /> and the Arab Women Award, KSA (2014).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arab Woman Awards KSA 2014 Winners Honored|url=http://www.mithaal.org/in-the-news/2014/7/2/arab-woman-awards-ksa-2014-winners-honored|access-date=January 31, 2021|website=Mithaal|date=July 2, 2014 |language=en-US}}</ref>
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