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Daniyal Alghazzawi
2026
2026

Daniyal Alghazzawi

Digital Transformation Officer
Petromin
Saudi Arabia

Numbers and facts

20+ years of experience in IT
5—10 years of experience as a C-Level/VP in IT
1500+ internal users in the company
Management team of up to 50 people
Digital transformation at the national or intergovernmental program level

Brief Biography

Daniyal Alghazzawi is Chief Digital Transformation Officer and Data Protection Officer at Petromin, leading enterprise-scale AI and digital transformation across 800+ service centers. He has modernized core platforms through rapid in-house system rebuilds delivered within 30 days, reducing cost, risk, and vendor dependency while ensuring business continuity.
He has deployed AI-powered operations, including intelligent camera systems and predictive service capabilities, improving efficiency, compliance, and customer experience at scale. Daniyal established centralized IT and data governance, strengthened PDPL-aligned compliance, and eliminated critical data exposure risks.
His leadership enables real-time, data-driven decision-making and positions Petromin as a benchmark for scalable, secure, and innovation-led transformation.

Achievements

Transformed Petromin’s digital core by scaling AI across 800+ locations. Rebuilt critical systems in 30 days, cutting cost and vendor reliance. Pioneered RoboFuel, an autonomous fueling innovation. Eliminated major data risks, enforced PDPL compliance, and established enterprise governance—unlocking real-time insights and operational efficiency.

Competencies

AI-led transformation strategy, enterprise architecture, data governance and privacy (PDPL), digital operating model design, large-scale program execution, automation and robotics innovation, cybersecurity and risk mitigation, real-time data enablement, and strategic partnerships for scalable technology adoption.

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