Khalid Saleh A. Aljindan is a distinguished executive with over 25 years of progressive experience in healthcare financial management, internal auditing, and operational leadership across major healthcare and academic institutions in Saudi Arabia. Recognized for his ability to establish high-performing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks, Khalid is instrumental in driving organizational transformation aligned with the ambitious objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Serving as Executive Director of Internal Audit at the Eastern Health Cluster—one of the Kingdom’s largest integrated healthcare systems comprising 22 hospitals, 122 primary care centers, and over 23,000 employees—Khalid works directly with the Board of Directors, Audit, and Risk Committees to uphold transparency, integrity, and accountability across all cluster entities. His strategic insights and comprehensive audit frameworks significantly contribute to safeguarding organizational vitality and promoting sustainable growth.
Khalid’s leadership journey is marked by a blend of financial acumen and operational oversight. He has successfully integrated internal and external audit functions to ensure seamless transparency and accountability. His ability to analyze complex operational data informs strategic decision-making while guiding senior management in corrective action to enhance performance and compliance.
In addition to his core responsibilities, Khalid actively serves on the Internal Audit Committee of the Charitable Society for Patient Care in the Eastern Region (Tarabot), contributing pro bono expertise towards fortifying governance and financial stewardship within the charitable healthcare landscape. His commitment to community welfare and ethical oversight underscores his professional ethos.
Before his tenure at the Eastern Health Cluster, Khalid held pivotal executive roles in financial and administrative affairs at King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Dammam. He specialized in optimizing client finance operations, enforcing compliance with government procurement regulations, and enhancing budgetary efficiency aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 framework. He was instrumental in aligning employment contracts with regulatory standards and enhancing transparency through meticulous financial reporting to executive leadership.
Khalid’s foundational expertise was developed through significant roles, including responsibilities at the Saudi Health Attaché in Berlin and as Head of Internal Audit and Budget Departments at King Fahad Specialist Hospital. These experiences sharpened his skills in risk assessment, budget forecasting, and internal controls, all of which contribute to his holistic approach to healthcare finance and governance.
Khalid holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from King Faisal University and further strengthens his professional profile with four key certifications:
- Certified Internal Control Specialist (CICS)
- Certified GRC Professional (GRCP)
- Certified GRC Auditor (GRCA)
- Certified Audit Committee Member (CACM)
These distinguished credentials from leading governance and regulatory bodies highlight Khalid’s specialized expertise in governance, risk management, compliance, internal controls, and audit committee best practices, enhancing his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments with precision and integrity.
The Arab Leaders proudly acknowledge Khalid Saleh A. Aljindan for his exemplary contributions to healthcare financial governance and internal audit excellence. His visionary leadership, collaborative approach, and unwavering dedication to ethical financial stewardship have profoundly elevated operational effectiveness and sustainable development within Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector.
