Abdullah Aljohani

CTO

Dr. Abdullah Aljohani is Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Neo Space Group (NSG), where he leads the Technology Division, which oversees the development of the technology and operational capabilities that support government, defence and critical national infrastructure requirements. He was appointed on 22 June 2026 and has more than 20 years of experience in satellite communications architecture, advanced wireless systems and AI-driven communications technologies. He previously served as Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA), where he played a foundational role in establishing the Authority and advancing national initiatives in 6G, quantum technologies and semiconductors. He held senior roles at the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), leading international spectrum engagement and national spectrum policy development, and served as Vice Chairman of ITU-R Study Group 3. He holds a PhD in wireless communications from the University of Southampton, is an Associate Professor at King Abdulaziz University where he founded and directed a research laboratory, is a Senior Member of the IEEE, and holds 13 US patents.