Financial ExpertFinancial Sustainability SpecialistChairmanCEO

Saleh Alwallan

Building research-driven organizations that transform strategy, investment, innovation, and decision-making.

18+
Years of Experience
7
Organizations Built
2
Patents
3B+
SAR 3B+ Real Estate Under Management Throughout Time
188B+
SAR 188B+ Projects Overseen
5B+
SAR 5B+ Advisory Savings
"I always strive to bring out the best in people in everything I do, and when I build something, I make sure to build it to last."
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About Saleh Alwallan

A Saudi executive and investor with a professional journey spanning more than 18 years of strategic leadership across finance, investment, and national development. Based in Riyadh, he leads his ventures as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of both Nataedge Research and 86 Investments, applying an investment approach that unites research-driven insight with financial sustainability. His career reflects a rich leadership record built through diverse finance and investment roles - beginning in financial management at AlEmarat Alarabiya Construction Group and leading companies in logistics and technology, through leadership positions across government and non-profit sectors. His milestones include specialized advisory to the Ministry of Finance and financial leadership at the Saudi Esports Federation, leading to his current entrepreneurial chapter.
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Career Highlights

Leadership is stewardship. I believe in patient capital, deep research before action, and building institutions - not just companies - that outlast their founders. Growth that is not grounded in evidence is speculation; growth that is, becomes legacy.

2008

Founded Alwallan Logistics Company

Alwallan Logistics Company
2011

Chief Financial Officer

AlEmarat Alarabiya Construction Group
2016

Founded controlleX, an IoT company in the energy sector

controlleX
2018

Business Development Senior Director

Social Development Bank
2020

Consultant to the Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia
2020

Chief Financial Officer

Saudi Esports Federation
2022

Patent: real-estate-backed digital assets

Patent
2024

Patent: liquid-asset sponsorship

Patent
2024

Chairman & CEO

Nataedge Research
2024

Chairman & CEO

86 Investments
Journey

Latest Articles

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An Anatomy of Silent Financial Leakage in Supply Chains and Operations for Large Enterprises
2026

An Anatomy of Silent Financial Leakage in Supply Chains and Operations for Large Enterprises

The article explains that silent financial leakage in supply chains and operational activities drains a tangible share of profit margins in large enterprises, driven by accumulated micro-variances and poor integration between finance and field operations. To address this waste, it recommends adopting real-time digital matching systems that connect contractual obligations directly to field measurements, ensuring financial discipline and protecting investment value.

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Digital Infrastructure Budget Waste: An Analysis of Unutilized Cloud Costs
2026

Digital Infrastructure Budget Waste: An Analysis of Unutilized Cloud Costs

The article examines the financial waste accompanying cloud computing adoption, driven by a lack of governance and the overprovisioning of technical resources without rigorous tracking of economic returns. It highlights the importance of implementing disciplined operational frameworks rooted in transparency, automation, and aligning engineering performance indicators with cost efficiency to protect profit margins and ensure the sustainability of digital investments.

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Hidden Liquidity Drains in Post-Merger Acquisitions
2026

Hidden Liquidity Drains in Post-Merger Acquisitions

This article highlights the hidden risks of cash drain following mergers and acquisitions resulting from working capital gaps, operational duplication, and technical redundancies. It outlines a four-pillar practical framework designed to establish tight control over actual cash flows and empower boards of directors to protect the investment value of merged entities.

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Awards & Recognition

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Patent - Liquid-Asset Sponsorship Structure

Patent - Real-Estate-Backed Cryptocurrency

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