Corporate Governance
Chairman
Dr. Abdullah AlGhamdi
Dr. Abdullah AlGhamdi is currently the CEO of MIS and MIS Forward Co. He was previously former Acting Director General of the National Information Center (one of the largest Data Center and IT Solutions/Services Provider at its time) and was Assistance Director General for Technical Affairs. He served in several leadership positions and sponsored & managed several Mega Projects and Programs. Dr. AlGhamdi has held several board memberships. Dr. AlGhamdi has participated in several International Conferences as a speaker and published over 30 papers in prestigious journals and conferences such as IEEE Transactions and IET Proceedings. He holds Master and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from King Saudi University (KSU) and a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Swansea University. He has completed several leadership programs, including the High-Performance Leadership Program at IMD Business School.
CEO - Board Member
Erick Baduy
Erick is the Chief Executive Officer and a founding partner of Edarat Group. He guides and supports Edarat’s vision, mission and values and has a proven track record of implementing action plans and achieving results to maximize client operations, profitability and value. He also works on long-term initiatives to support the company’s future, including the expansion of career development paths for employees, promotion of the Edarat brand, and corporate governance. Erick makes sure that Edarat Group continues to strive for operational excellence while acting as the ultimate project sponsor for strategic projects holding overall responsibility and ensuring ongoing alignment to business objectives.
Chief Data Center Officer – Vice Chairman
Adel Rizk
Head of Data Center Division Adel is a founding partner and the brains behind the leadership of Edarat Group over the last 15 years in the regional Data Center Market, with over 50,000 m2 of built space and 150 MW of power capacity. He demonstrates resiliency and sound judgment in dealing with business challenges and takes personal accountability for upholding Edarat’s reputation. He is also charged with advancing employee engagement and overseeing all construction-related activities. Adel holds a Masters of Business Administration degree and is a Data Center certified Engineer, with an Accredited Tier Designer certification (ATD), Accredited Tier Specialist certification (ATS), Business Continuity Institute certification (MBCI), and Project Management Professional certification (PMP).
Board Member
Mohammed AlSabek
Mohammed brings to the group 30+ years of experience in providing strategic management consultancy, vision and leadership to the Group from his career involvements in managing billions of dollars projects in the most challenging environments, by offering his valuable input on the company’s projects during the planning, designing, procurement and contract management phases. He’s an accomplished leader known and respected for commanding real estate development and innovative information technology services. Mohammed is considered a veteran in governmental affairs, supporting the government by establishing municipal and rural sector plans as well as managing infrastructure projects
Board Member
Fahad Almoamar
Fahad joined the group in 2021 as an independent board member. He has over 15 years of experience working in local and international organizations and is skilled in business and management strategy, crisis management, negotiation, business development, and team building. Fahad is the Co-founder of Connect Global Strategies and sits on the board of the Saudi Arabian Lacrosse Federation and Moduurn Incorporated, the Canadian mobile ordering business platform. He acted as the Advisor to Deputy Minister of Strategic Planning and Vision Realization office at the Ministry of Civil Services and has most recently served as Media Program Manager at Saudi Telecom Company (STC) by leading the execution of the media expansion strategy. He’s also the Vice-Chairman at SAFE Design Council and Vice President of the MENA region at Llamazoo Inc.
Board Secretary
Sara Al Moammar
Sara is responsible for ensuring that Edarat Group remains in compliance with applicable laws, and serves as the official record keeper and advisor to the board members in fulfilling their duties. She organizes Board meetings and provides the Board with notices of meeting times and places and requests contributions of items for the agenda. In consultation with the CEO, she prepares agendas along with any supporting documentation and makes sure they are distributed to the members in advance of the meetings
Governance Policies & Compliance
Code of Conduct & Ethics
Our Code of Conduct defines the ethical principles that guide our business operations. It ensures integrity, transparency, and accountability in all interactions with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Innovative & Scalable Solutions
We implement a robust risk management framework to mitigate financial, operational, and cybersecurity risks. Our compliance policies align with regional and international regulations, ensuring data security and regulatory adherence.
Risk Management & Compliance
Our governance framework includes independent board committees responsible for audit, risk, and compliance oversight. A structured decision-making process ensures transparency and accountability at all levels of leadership.
Board Oversight & Corporate Structure
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Commitment
Our solutions focus on energy-efficient data centers and cloud strategies that support long-term environmental and cost benefits.
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