Khalid Waleed Al Khudair - Social entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Glowork

About Khalid Waleed Al Khudair

Khalid Waleed Al Khudair is a distinguished Social Impact & Welfare leader based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Khalid Waleed Al Khudair is a Saudi social entrepreneur and writer, best known as the founder and CEO of Glowork, a women-empowerment employment organization focused on increasing female workforce participation in Saudi Arabia and across the MENA region. Founded in 2011, Glowork has connected thousands of women to job opportunities and received global recognition for innovation in job creation from institutions including the United Nations, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the World Bank. Khalid is an Ashoka Fellow, a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum, and an Endeavor Entrepreneur, recognized internationally for his contributions to inclusive employment and social impact. Before founding Glowork, he held senior leadership roles at KPMG across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan, and continues to serve on advisory boards focused on workforce transformation and economic inclusion.

Social Impact & Welfare Expert in Riyadh

As a leading Social Impact & Welfare professional in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,Khalid Waleed Al Khudair has made significant contributions to the field.

Achievements and Awards

• Founder & Leader of Glowork - 2011–Present: Founder & Leader of Glowork Established one of the Middle East’s pioneering women’s recruitment platforms, helping tens of thousands of women find jobs and advancing workforce inclusion.
• Young Global Leader at World Economic Forum - 2014: Elected Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum for outstanding work in social entrepreneurship.
• Chaillot Prize for Human Rights - 2017: Received the Chaillot Prize for the Promotion of Human Rights in the GCC region from the European Union, recognized for contributions to women’s empowerment through employment initiatives
• Arabian Business Most Influential Arab - 2016: Ranked among the most influential Arabs globally by Arabian Business magazine.

Professional Experience

• Founder & CEO at Glowork (2011–Present): Employment organization empowering women by linking job seekers with employers and creating inclusive workforce solutions in Saudi Arabia and the region.

Media Appearances

• Khalid Al Khudair on Empowering Women Through Employment - World Economic Forum Stories, 2024

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