Mazen Turki Al-Sudairi has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority (CMA) with the rank of Minister, following a Royal Order issued by Saudi Arabia’s leadership. Al-Sudairi expressed his gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the appointment on August 16, 2026.

  • Appointment Date: August 16, 2026
  • Position: Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority
  • Rank: Minister
  • Jurisdiction: Saudi Arabia

His Excellency expressed his deep gratitude and pride in the generous royal trust, praying to Allah Almighty to help him fulfill this responsibility and grant him success in continuing to exert efforts that contribute to developing and growing the capital market.

Al-Sudairi emphasized his commitment to advancing the capital market in alignment with the leadership’s strategic objectives. In his statement, he pledged to pursue initiatives aimed at market development and growth while serving the broader interests of the nation’s financial sector.

The Capital Market Authority is Saudi Arabia’s primary regulator responsible for overseeing the securities market and capital market activities within the Kingdom.

Mazen Turki Al-Sudairi, Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority (CMA). Source: LinkedIn

By Gavriel Gavrielides

Gavriel Gavrielides is the Founder and Chief Editor of fintech-intelligence. An ACA-qualified finance executive, he previously served as Group CFO and Global Head of Accounting & Finance for a major international Forex broker with over 800 employees, following a foundational career as an auditor at a Big Four firm. Having spent over 15 years navigating complex international regulatory frameworks, scaling financial infrastructure, and managing global corporate strategies, Gavriel launched fintech-intelligence because he recognized that the traditional boundaries between finance and technology have completely dissolved. He saw a critical need for an industry publication driven by actual operational expertise rather than outside commentary. Today, Gavriel leverages his deep institutional background to cut through the market noise, delivering high-signal, deeply analytical insights into the technologies, regulations, and innovations reshaping the future of money. Connect with Gavriel on https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavriel-gavrielides-103734124/