Vice President of Sustainability, SAUDIA Group

Maryam Telmesani holds an EMBA from HULT International Business School and is a dedicated sustainability expert who pioneered multi-sectoral sustainable strategies, practices, and methodologies in Saudi Arabia and beyond. She has held key positions as Chief Sustainability Officer for several companies, a trusted sustainability advisor, and is currently the Vice President of Sustainability at SAUDIA Group, as well as an Expert in Residence for the Hult Prize. Maryam is also the Chair of the Sustainability Policy Group at AACO, a Committee Member of the Civil Aviation Environmental Sustainability Program with GACA, a SkyTeam Sustainability Advisory Group Member, and a Technical Committee Member of the Oil Sustainability Program. She has participated in over 60 global sustainability events and talks, receiving numerous awards, including Top Inspirational Leaders of 2024, Women Icon of the Year 2023, Top 100 Influential CSR Leaders 2023, and Power 50 ESG Leaders 2022.