Ahmed A. Al-Said is a seasoned executive with over two decades of leadership experience in innovation ecosystem development, strategic partnerships, and free zone operations. He currently serves as the Business Development Director at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, where he leads strategic initiatives that advance QSTP’s position as a national driver of economic diversification and a regional hub for science and technology. In this role, he oversees stakeholder engagement, program development, local and international collaboration aimed at supporting high-impact startups and technology ventures.
Over the course of his career, Al-Said has led capital development projects exceeding US$300 million, secured the establishment of subsidiaries for leading multinational corporations, and contributed to the design of regulatory frameworks that foster investor confidence. His previous leadership roles at QSTP include Park & Free Zone Management Director and Operations & Development Director, where he directed strategic planning, infrastructure development, and operational excellence. He also served on Qatar Foundation’s General Tender Committee, playing a key role in institutional governance, procurement oversight, and compliance.
Al-Said holds a Master of Science in Facilities Management with Distinction from Heriot-Watt University, an MBA from Qatar University, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering from Loyola Marymount University. He is a graduate of the Qatar Foundation Executive Leaders Program (HEC Paris) and the Qatar Leadership Centre’s Current and Future Leaders Program. Fluent in Arabic and English, he is widely recognized for his strategic foresight, effective negotiation skills, and enduring commitment to advancing innovation and national development.
