Hani Alahdal Takes on Dual Role as CHRO and 'HUMAIN Builder'

The expanded role reflects HUMAIN's vision of positioning HR professionals as creators of AI-powered workplace solutions, not just users of emerging technologies.

| Written by Riya Malhotra

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Hani Alahdal, Chief Human Resources Officer at HUMAIN, has taken on an additional role as HUMAIN Builder, marking a significant step in the Saudi AI company's efforts to redefine the future of HR through artificial intelligence.

The newly created role reflects HUMAIN's strategy of embedding AI development directly within business functions, encouraging HR professionals to build AI agents that automate, enhance, and transform workforce processes rather than relying solely on technology teams. According to the company, the initiative positions HR as a driver of digital innovation alongside its traditional responsibility for people strategy and organisational development.

With more than 18 years of experience in human resources, organisational transformation, governance, talent strategy, and leadership development, Alahdal will continue leading HUMAIN's people agenda while contributing to the design and deployment of AI-powered workforce solutions.

The move builds on Alahdal's appointment as Chief Human Resources Officer earlier this year, when he joined the Public Investment Fund-backed AI company after serving as Vice President of the HR Center of Excellence at stc. Throughout his career, he has also held senior HR leadership roles at Saudi Air Navigation Services, Sadara Chemical Company, TASNEE, and SABIC.

According to HUMAIN CEO Tareq Amin, professionals within the HR function, including those without software development backgrounds, are actively creating AI agents that can automate routine tasks, improve workforce productivity, and support more intelligent HR operations. The approach reflects a broader shift toward democratizing AI development across the organisation rather than limiting it to technical teams.

Commenting on the evolving role of AI in HR, the company believes the next generation of HR leaders will not only manage talent but also help build the digital systems employees work alongside. AI is being positioned as a tool to augment decision-making, strengthen employee experiences, and enable more scalable workforce operations.

The appointment comes as organisations across the Middle East continue exploring how artificial intelligence can reshape workforce planning, talent management, and employee experience. By giving HR leaders an active role in developing AI solutions, HUMAIN aims to create a more integrated model where people strategy and technology innovation evolve together.

Founded to build advanced AI infrastructure, foundation models, cloud platforms, and enterprise AI solutions, HUMAIN is positioning itself as a global AI hub serving sectors including government, energy, financial services, sports, and enterprise technology.