Hamid Alharthi

Hamid Alharthi serves as Executive Director for Sustainability Global Policy, Advocacy & ESG at SABIC. He leads the company’s global sustainability strategy, shapes international policy engagement, and drives alignment with leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks. 

A mechanical engineer by training, Hamid holds a Bachelor’s degree from Umm Al-Qura University, a Master’s in Environmental Management and Sustainability from Monash University, and an Executive MBA from London Business School. His career blends technical expertise with strategic and commercial acumen across manufacturing, strategy, sales and marketing, and sustainability. 

Prior to his current role, Hamid served as SABIC’s Country Leader for South Africa and earlier as Senior Manager of the Polymer Business Unit. He played a key role in the polymer business integration between SABIC and Aramco. Representing Saudi Arabia, he has been active in United Change Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations, the International Maritime Organization, and other multilateral forums. 

Hamid also serves on the Board of the Saudi Polytechnic Institute for Renewable Energy (SPIRE). His professional interests span climate change, renewable energy, governance, sustainability reporting, strategy, manufacturing, and global megatrends.