Salah Foudah is an accomplished Executive Manager at ACWA Power, bringing extensive expertise in power systems, EPC projects, and strategic portfolio management to Saudi Arabia’s energy landscape. With a proven track record spanning over two decades, Salah excels in leading high-stakes infrastructure initiatives that deliver financial performance, operational resilience, and sustainable growth.
Current Leadership at ACWA Power
As Executive Manager at ACWA Power, Salah oversees project portfolio management, HSSE compliance, budget optimization, and team leadership for critical power initiatives. His comprehensive skill set including risk management, KPI tracking, employee engagement, and corporate governance ensures seamless execution of complex EPC contracts while maintaining business ethics and financial excellence.
Strategic Direction at AlSharif Group Holding
Salah served as Substation Projects Director at AlSharif Group Holding (ASG), directing high-voltage infrastructure projects with a focus on EPC delivery, financial performance, and open project management. His leadership emphasized conflict resolution, organizational management, and budgeting to achieve project milestones on time and within scope.
Proven Project Management at GE Renewable Energy
Over nearly nine years at GE Renewable Energy, Salah managed flagship 380 KV substation projects, including SVC Jeddah North and Madayiah 380 KV S/S. As Senior Project Manager, he coordinated multidisciplinary teams, mitigated risks, monitored project performance, and delivered engineering excellence in renewable energy infrastructure.
Foundational Expertise with Saudi Electricity Company
Salah spent over a decade at Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), progressing from Communication Engineer to Group Leader. He led engineering reviews for telecommunications and substation automation systems, managed RTU maintenance teams, and supported SCADA planning. Early roles included instrument maintenance at Makkah and Jeddah power plants, working with GE and BBC turbine controls.
Technical and Business Versatility
In parallel roles, Salah demonstrated broad capabilities as Electrical Engineer, Sales Engineer, IT Engineer, and Project Supervisor at AEPAEP, handling civil-electrical projects. He also served as Control Room Engineer at Bin Laden for maintenance and operations in Makkah.
Academic Excellence and Executive Leadership Development
Salah holds an MBA in Executive Business Administration and a B.S. in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from King Abdullaziz University. His graduate project optimized tunnel ventilation for energy savings and fire safety. He completed the Leadership Accelerator Program (ACWA Power and HULT, Aug 2025) and Board of Directors Program (IOD), complemented by PMP certification from Project Management Institute.
Core Competencies Powering Success
Salah masters project portfolio management, EPC execution, PMO operations, risk mitigation, budget control, team leadership, and power plant operations. His holistic approach integrates HSSE, financial performance, employee engagement, and governance for transformative results.
Recognized Leadership by The Arab Leaders
The Arab Leaders proudly recognize Salah Foudah for his pivotal contributions to Saudi Arabia’s power infrastructure, from substations to renewable energy. His visionary management continues advancing the Kingdom’s energy ambitions.
Salah Foudah is more than an energy executive; he is a strategic force delivering infrastructure excellence, sustainable innovation, and operational mastery across Saudi Arabia’s dynamic power sector.
