Leadership

Dr. Khalid Alballaa: Co-Founder & CEO at Elite Solutions

Dr. Khalid Alballaa is the Co-Founder and CEO of Elite Solutions, with extensive leadership experience across major companies in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East.
With a medical degree from King Saud University and an MBA from the U.S., Dr. Khalid has led strategic roles, including at Mubasher Financial Group, where he was pivotal in a major acquisition.
As the former Chief Commercial Officer of NAQUA, the world’s largest shrimp farm, he demonstrated exceptional commercial acumen, further solidifying his reputation as a transformative leader.

Alballaa Group:

The Alballaa family, known in Saudi Arabia for their diverse business ventures in fintech, aquaculture, and technology. Under the umbrella of Alballaa Group few major enterprises are:

Global Trading Network (GTN): Based in Dubai, GTN is a fintech pioneer with a global presence. Founded decades ago, GTN employs over 450 professionals across more than 8 countries, including Dubai, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UK, and the US. They specialize in scalable investment and trading solutions with a versatile API suite.
National Technology Group (NTG): Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, NTG was established in 1984 and is now a leading ICT conglomerate. With over 20 specialized businesses and more than 2,000 IT professionals, NTG generates over $500 million in annual revenue and is recognized for its rapid growth and innovation.
National Aquaculture Group (Naqua): Based in Saudi Arabia, Naqua is one of the largest aquaculture operations globally. It manages 16 shrimp farms and 3 fish farms, with a production capacity of 65,000 MT. Naqua is known for its stringent biosecurity and sustainability practices, ensuring premium seafood from hatchery to plate.
Direct Financial Network (DirectFN): Operating in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, DirectFN has been a key player in fintech for over 20 years. They provide digital maturity solutions for capital markets, serving brokerage houses, banks, and asset managers in emerging and frontier markets.