Sela Appoints Abdulgader AlAmoudi as People & Culture Chief
Abdulgader AlAmoudi takes charge of Sela's people and culture function, bringing extensive experience in workforce development, talent retention and organisational transformation across multiple industries.
Saudi Arabia-based Sela has appointed Abdulgader AlAmoudi as its Chief People & Culture Officer, effective October 2026, bringing an experienced human resources executive into its leadership team.
AlAmoudi joins the company with nearly two decades of experience spanning human resources, organisational development, talent management and business operations. His appointment brings cross-industry expertise to Sela's people and culture function as the company continues its activities across sports, entertainment, leisure and hospitality.
He confirmed his new position through a LinkedIn announcement, expressing enthusiasm about joining the organisation.
Experience in Workforce Strategy and Talent Retention
Before joining Sela, AlAmoudi served as Chief People and Shared Services Officer at Remat Al-Riyadh Development Company from September 2024 to August 2026.
During his tenure, he was responsible for human resources and shared services across the organisation and its subsidiaries. His responsibilities extended beyond traditional HR management to include information technology, procurement and administration.
His work focused on improving organisational productivity, strengthening employee retention and ensuring that workforce policies supported wider business objectives.
The position gave him responsibility for both people management and operational functions, providing experience in coordinating services across different departments.
At Sela, he will lead the people and culture function, bringing this background in workforce strategy and organisational development to his new role.
Leadership Across Multiple Industries
AlAmoudi's professional background includes senior HR positions across retail, logistics, manufacturing and technology.
He previously served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Panda Retail Company, part of Savola Group, and held another CHRO position with a Riyadh-based organisation.
His earlier appointments include Human Resources Director for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain at Kuehne+Nagel, where his responsibilities covered workforce management across two markets.
He also served as Group Director of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs at Samsung Electronics in Saudi Arabia and held an HR and Administration Manager position at Sunbulah Group.
These roles exposed him to different workforce structures, operational requirements and approaches to talent management.
His experience across several industries could be relevant to Sela's diverse business activities, where employee requirements may vary between corporate functions, event operations and hospitality services.
From Engineering to Human Resources Leadership
AlAmoudi began his professional career in engineering and project management, working with Saudi Electricity Company and Siemens.
He moved into human resources at Procter & Gamble in Jeddah in 2010, beginning a transition towards organisational and people leadership.
His educational background includes an executive MBA from King Abdulaziz University and a bachelor's degree in electrical and electronics engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals.
He has also completed professional certifications covering HR transformation, HR business partnering, organisational design and human resources in the on-demand economy.
This combination of technical education, operational experience and HR leadership has shaped a career involving both organisational performance and employee management.
Corporate Governance and Leadership Experience
Alongside his executive positions, AlAmoudi has held governance responsibilities at Ittihad Club Company.
His involvement has included membership of the board of directors, executive committee, and nomination and remuneration committee.
These responsibilities have provided experience in corporate oversight, leadership appointments and remuneration-related decision-making.
Such experience complements his background in workforce planning and talent management, particularly where HR strategy must align with organisational governance.
Supporting Sela's People and Culture Function
Sela operates across sports, entertainment, culture, leisure and hospitality, sectors that depend on a combination of specialised professionals, operational teams and project-based workforce arrangements.
As Chief People & Culture Officer, AlAmoudi will oversee the company's people and culture function.
His previous experience in employee retention, organisational development and HR transformation provides a foundation for managing workforce priorities across the business.
The company has not publicly detailed specific new HR policies, employee wellbeing programmes or workforce targets associated with his appointment.
His arrival nevertheless places an experienced people-management executive in a senior role at Sela, with responsibility for supporting the organisation's workforce and culture as its business activities develop.
Sources: People Matters Global, The Economic Times HRWorld EMEA, HR Today
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