Experiences
With over 25 years of experience in finance, corporate strategy, business transformation and operational leadership, Glen Kelly brings a proven track record of strengthening financial performance, driving profitable growth and supporting long-term value creation across leading consumer goods companies.
Glen is a finance executive with deep expertise in financial planning, capital management, investor relations, restructuring, M&A and business transformation. His career spans listed and privately-owned organizations across Saudi Arabia, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Europe, including major FMCG and consumer goods businesses.
Before joining SADAFCO, Glen served as Chief Financial Officer at Fakieh Company in Saudi Arabia, where he worked closely with executive leadership to enhance business performance, strengthen financial discipline and support the company’s strategic growth agenda.
Glen has also held senior finance and operational roles at Lion, Heineken, Almarai and British American Tobacco.. Across these roles, he led financial planning, investor relations, operational transformation, M&A activity and business integration initiatives in complex and competitive markets.
Throughout his career, Glen has demonstrated the ability to translate long-term strategy into practical, measurable plans. His international experience, commercial mindset and focus on high-performing teams enable him to support organizations through periods of transformation, growth and operational change.Education
Glen holds a Master of Business Administration from Macquarie Graduate School of Management in Australia and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the National University of Ireland, Galway.