Mr. Fawaz has over 10 years of experience in legal affairs spanning banking, capital markets, investments, and corporate governance. His practice centers on corporate governance, board advisory, regulatory compliance, and financial crime prevention, and dispute resolution.
Since joining SAB Invest in September 2023, he has led the Legal Department, overseeing the firm’s legal, regulatory, governance matters, and supporting its strategic direction.
Prior to joining SAB Invest, he served as a Legal Advisor at Banque Saudi Fransi. He previously held legal roles at Al Rajhi Bank and Bank AlBilad, and began his career at Al Rajhi Capital, where he developed broad experience across banking operations, investment products, and regulatory frameworks. He also previously served as a member of the Governance Committee at Al Rajhi Capital, further strengthening his experience in board-level governance and oversight.
He is a Certified Board Directorship, holds a Diploma in Board Directorship, and is a Certified Board Secretary, all awarded by the GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI). He is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) and holds certification in arbitration. Additionally, he is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Fawaz holds a master’s degree in Comparative Law from California Western School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from King Saud University.