Sheila Al-Ruwaili, who worked as a financier with Saudi Aramco, has become the first woman to join the board of directors of Saudi Central Bank.
The bank, also known as SAMA, confirmed the appointment in a statement, citing a royal decree.
Al-Ruwaili is the CEO of Wisayah Investment Co. since 2019, and is also a board member of Saudi Aramco Power Co. and Hassana Investment Co.
In her career, Al-Ruwaili has led many innovative projects for Saudi Aramco.
The other members of the SAMA board of directors are Hamad Al Sayari, Khaled Juffali, Rashed Al Humaid, and Abdullah Hasan Al-Abdulqader.