Farhan Alenazi

• Led Government Relations and HR operations for multiple client companies, including foreign entities under
MISA, as well as local Saudi companies.
• Managed investment licensing for 3 companies and led the formation of 5+ companies in Saudi Arabia.
• Managed Stakeholder Relations by providing strategic updates and data-driven reports to support critical
business decisions.
• Issued key licenses including CR, COC, SPL, trademarks, Balady, and Civil Defense licenses, in addition to
managing all government platforms.
• Managed operations for a 200+ employee industrial company, achieving Saudization compliance and
improving productivity.
• Managed HR operations end-to-end in compliance with Saudi Labor Law.
• Optimized workforce costs through HRDF and Tamheer programs.

• Led Government Relations operations across 10+ companies, driving operational execution and developing
strategic plans, and managing a team of 13+ employees and supporting 450+ employees.
• Led the Policy Development for government compliance and Saudization across 10+ subsidiary companies,
ensuring 100% alignment with regulations and laws.
• Issued and renewed 30+ CRs and Articles of Association, and 80+ licenses and permits across multiple sectors.
• Led risk management initiatives for Saudization (Nitaqat) and job localization, Reduced recruitment costs by
SAR 700K+ and generated SAR 500K through government programs.
• Built the Government Relations team, reducing processing time by 50%+ and improving operational efficiency
through effective delegation and team supervision.

• Managed Government Relations operations for the company and 4+ brands across multiple sectors (industrial,
restaurants, confectionery).
• Supported a workforce of 80+ employees, ensuring full compliance with Saudi labor laws and government
regulations, Acted as Deputy HR Manager, supporting HR operations and employee-related processes.
• Managed all government platforms including Saudi Business Center, Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem, MOFA,
Balady, and Civil Defense, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
• Managed employee-related processes including contracts, work permits issuance, Iqama renewals, exit/re
entry visas, work visas, and recruitment processes, Ensured accurate and timely execution of all government
transactions and regulatory requirements.

• Supported Government Relations operations for a leading retail group representing global brands such as
Starbucks, H&M, Debenhams, Mother care, American Eagle, IHOP, Shake Shack, Next, and Victoria Secret.
• Contributed to the issuance and renewal of 150+ municipal, Civil Defense, and SFDA licenses, ensuring
compliance across multiple locations.
• Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely licensing processes, supporting on-time store openings
across various sectors.
• participated in customs clearance processes for international brands, ensuring smooth import operations,
Supported the successful opening of retail locations in King Khalid International Airport (Riyadh) and the
Diplomatic Quarter.