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30+ years of executive leadership in banking and finance. Now pioneering the intersection of artificial intelligence and enterprise strategy.
An Accomplished Leader
With 30 years of diversified experience in internal auditing and trade finance across 7 banks and 1 export company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sudan, he brings depth of leadership and management.
Most recently serving as Executive Director of Internal Audit at a major Saudi Bank. Khalil has established both audit and business functions, organized professional conferences, and been recognized as the LC Person of 2017 by the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice (IIBLP).
"I have inspired hundreds of professionals across the globe - from the Middle East to China, from Sweden to the USA."
Education
- MBA — Edinburgh Business School, Scotland
- BA & MA Economics — Karachi University, Pakistan
- Certificate in Business Excellence — Columbia Business School
Certifications
Languages
Tame Gen. AI to Get
What You Need
Your Friendly Guide to Effectively Prompting Large Language Models
Whether you're new to prompting large language models or already highly fluent with them, this practical and friendly guide will help you get better at using LLMs such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek. Think of an LLM as a partner in thought — one who has read a lot, learned a lot, and responds with speed, returning existing information in a customized format and generating new ideas specifically for you.
Born from three years of daily interactions and thousands of logical and unconventional experiments, the proven tips within these pages help you make much better use of LLMs in practical and safe ways — without drifting into risky territories.
Objectives & Audiences
Frame prompts with purpose
Productivity
Quick wins and techniques to accelerate your workflow
Quality
Ensure accuracy, safety, and reliability in every interaction
Creativity
Unlock unconventional thinking and generate useful ideas
From the Introduction
"Like ingredients in a recipe, it's the way you mix the tips that brings out the special flavors."
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Building for the Future
SACB
CEO — AI Startup
Leading an AI-focused startup to deliver AI solutions for enterprise clients in KSA and across the Middle East.
AIGC
Consultancy Director — Internal Audit & Risk Management
Providing consultancy specializing in internal audit, risk management, and governance, helping organizations build robust control frameworks in an era of rapid technological change.
30+
Years Experience
7
Banks
50+
Courses Attended
10
Countries Provided Training in
Inspiring Thousands
of Professionals
Since 2000, Khalil has conducted hundreds of training sessions across the globe on behalf of renowned organizations including the IFC — World Bank. His sessions span trade finance, internal audit, risk management, and emerging technologies.
Countries . . . .. Training
Notable Affiliations
- IFC — World Bank (Provided training on their behalf)
- Dubai Chamber (Provided training on their behalf)
- Documentary Credit World (DCW) member of Advisory Board
Sample Presentation
Hundreds of Sessions
Since 2000
Thought Leadership
YouTube Channel
Exploring AI, Finance & Leadership
Video content covering the intersection of artificial intelligence, banking, risk management, and professional development.
Latest Videos
The Three Box Solution
لمحة عن حل الصناديق الثلاثة
Innovation in the Adjacent Zone
الابتكار في المنطقة المتاخمة
Trade Finance Instruments Simplified
Published Articles
Contributed several articles to international trade finance journals, sharing insights on letters of credit, compliance, and the evolving landscape of global trade.
Professional Recognition
Named LC Person of 2017 by the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice (IIBLP) - a recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of letters of credit and trade finance.
Let's Connect in Person
Open to mutually beneficial opportunities - whether it's speaking engagements, virtual or classroom training, consulting, AI ventures, book co-creation, or other collaborative projects.
[email protected]
Mobile
+966 545 642 689
linkedin.com/in/khalil-matar
YouTube
Khalil Matar — YouTube Channel
Location
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
"The best opportunities arise at the intersection of deep expertise and emerging technology."
Khalil Matar