Tarik Al-Saad is the chief internal audit officer at the Sports Boulevard Foundation, where he oversees the foundation’s internal audit strategy and operations.  He has been instrumental in establishing the internal audit function, developing and refining internal audit charters, policies and risk-based plans. He has also created financial, operational, project and engineering audit departments, and implemented technology tools to enhance internal operations.  Since 2022, Al-Saad has developed and executed comprehensive plans that have significantly enhanced the internal control environment.  Prior to joining the foundation, Al-Saad served as general manager of internal audit at the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. Previously, he was head of internal audit at the Ministry of Housing, and he held senior internal audit and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) roles in various organizations, including banks, financial institutions, hospitals and ministries. In these positions, he was responsible for developing and implementing internal audit functions, managing compliance risks and implementing finance-related systems, as well as supervising GRC implementation.  With more than 13 years of practical experience, Al-Saad’s expertise has been pivotal in helping organizations to develop robust programs and efficiently manage risks.  He holds a master’s degree in business administration and a master’s of science in finance from the University of Tampa in the US. Additionally, he is a certified information systems auditor, a certified corporate governance officer, and certified in GCR.