Sarah Alsaud

Based in Riyadh, Sarah serves at the intersection of structural logic and human potential. Currently the Head of Workforce Planning within the financial sector, Sarah oversees the complex alignment of strategic talent with long-term organizational goals. While her day-to-day focus is on workforce strategy and organizational health, her professional foundation is rooted in the physical world, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering.

This technical background, paired with an MSc in International Business from London, allows Sarah to view organizations not merely as corporate entities, but as "living architectures." By treating strategic workforce planning as a design challenge, she explores how the structures we create — both physical and organizational — can foster human flourishing and peak performance.

A true global citizen, Sarah is a bilingual professional whose perspective has been shaped by extensive travel and a deep appreciation for "living culture." From the minimalist aesthetics of Japan and Korea to the design-forward streets of Denmark and the vibrant energy of India, Sarah seeks out the authentic pulse of every destination. Rather than traditional tourist sites, she is drawn to the quiet social ecosystems of local cafes, specialty coffee shops, and historic libraries. For Sarah, these are the spaces where architecture and human behavior truly meet.

An avid reader and lover of books, Sarah joined the Moving Boundaries program to bridge a professional circle that began with engineering. By integrating neuroscience into a deep understanding of organizational strategy, she aims to pioneer more human-centric environments within the financial industry — spaces and systems that respect the neurological and psychological needs of the people within them. Whether scouting for a perfect reading nook in a new city or drafting a strategic workforce roadmap in Riyadh, Sarah remains dedicated to the belief that well-designed environments are the key to unlocking human potential.