Awad Alessa
General Manager in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
A Saudi-born, raised, and educated disruptive executive, I have built a career by turning passion into a paycheck.
Operating at the intersection of Healthcare and Medical Devices innovation, value creation, strategic execution, and national transformation.
My career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to building what didn‘t exist; establishing operations, accelerating market access, building brands, and scaling investments across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East and North Africa region.
As General Manager of Meril Lifesciences MENA Regional Headquarters, I have led the organization’s expansion from the ground up delivering sustained revenue growth, attracting strategic investments, and positioning the company as a trusted partner in one of the world’s fastest-evolving economies.
I have been told my leadership is grounded in people and powered by purpose. I cultivate talent, mobilize teams around a shared vision, and lead with precision, trust, and joy.
Impact isn’t measured by results alone, but by the systems built, the standards set, and the voices empowered along the way.