Saleh Alhawas

Chief Security Officer – Red Sea International Airport

Executive operations leader in aviation with over 13 years of progressive experience, advancing from Airport Operations Specialist to Chief Security Officer at Red Sea International Airport. Expertise spans airport-wide governance, regulatory compliance, and operational leadership across GACA and ICAO environments. Currently serving as Chief Security Officer at Red Sea International Airport, leading day-to-day security operations, board-level strategy, and multimillion-riyal budget oversight. Chair the Security Committee and Facilitation Committee while serving as a Board Member, contributing to strategic planning and operational governance. Professional focus includes ICAO compliance, GACA alignment, Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) optimization, enterprise-wide aviation security programs, and cross-functional coordination across aerodromes, helipads, and water aerodromes. Extensive experience managing executive stakeholder partnerships with government authorities.