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Khalid Abdelatif
Youssef Ali

CEO  ·  Pharmaceutical Industry Expert  ·  Business Strategist
3+
Decades
of Experience
PHD
Business Administration
EMBA
Business Administration

A highly accomplished executive with more than three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in strategic planning, business development, and organisational leadership — with a proven track record in managing large-scale operations and driving remarkable sales growth across Saudi Arabia.

Professional Summary

A highly accomplished executive with more than three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in strategic planning, business development, and organizational leadership. Proven track record in managing large-scale operations, driving sales growth from SAR 100 million in 2008 to over SAR 1 billion in 2025, and achieving operational excellence. Adept at fostering strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

3+
Decades
of Experience
PHD
Business Administration
EMBA
Business Administration
LLB
Bachelor of Law

Education

PHD — Business Administration
Helwan University, Egypt
Thesis: “The Effect of Level of Non-Mandatory Disclosure via Internet on Trading Indicators of Egyptian Stock Market (Applied Study on Medicine and Health Care Sector Companies)”
EMBA — Executive Master of Business Administration
Alexandria University, Egypt
LLB — Bachelor of Law
Ain Shams University, Egypt

Current Role

Jamjoom Medicine Store (JMS) — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
CEO
  • Develops the company strategy, monitors its execution with all relevant departments, and presents it to the Board of Directors for approval before implementation
  • Highest operational authority, fully accountable to the General Manager and Board of Directors for all company activities
  • Coordinates between various departments, administrative levels, and company branches to maintain and enforce Board-approved company policy
  • Bears full responsibility for overall company performance jointly with the General Manager, and for all decisions signed and documents approved or reviewed
  • Holds the full right and authority to manage all operational affairs within the scope authorized by the Board of Directors
  • Oversees commercial operations: purchasing, sales, inventory management, and all revenue-generating activities
  • Manages all financial operations including cash flow, banking relationships, payments, receipts, and financial reporting to the Board
  • Approves all capital expenditures, supplier contracts, and operational agreements within authorized limits
  • Ensures alignment of operational plans with corporate strategic goals and regulatory compliance requirements

Professional Experience

Jamjoom Medicine Store (JMS) — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2008 – Present
CEO (Executive Manager — Full Authority)
  • Personally selected by company founder Sheikh Yousuf Jamjoom upon his decision to retire, entrusted with full executive authority to lead JMS
  • Grew company revenue from SAR 100 million at appointment in 2008 to surpassing SAR 1 billion in 2025 — a 10× growth milestone
  • Oversees supervision and management of the full operational scope of JMS: pharmaceutical distribution, warehousing, sales, compliance, and corporate governance
  • Leads strategic planning and business development aligned with the company's long-term growth objectives
  • Supervises a nationwide distribution network spanning all KSA regions with 12 GMP-compliant warehouses
  • Oversees digital transformation including Oracle ERP, WMS, IoT cold-chain, and SFDA RSD integration
  • Manages strategic relationships with 100+ international pharmaceutical manufacturers and 10,500+ healthcare outlets
  • Ensures full regulatory compliance with SFDA, GDP, GMP, and ISO 9001:2015 standards
  • Directs government tender operations across MOH, NUPCO, and Etimad/Monafasat platforms
Jamjoom Medicine Store (JMS) — Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
1993 – 2008  ·  More than 20 Years
Eastern Province Regional Manager
  • Appointed Regional Manager for the Eastern Province in 1993, building and managing JMS's distribution operations across the entire eastern region of Saudi Arabia
  • Demonstrated sustained leadership excellence over more than 20 years, earning the full confidence of the company's founder
  • Developed deep expertise in pharmaceutical supply chain management, customer relations, and operational oversight within the Saudi market
  • Established a strong network of industry relationships with manufacturers, hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare entities across the Kingdom

Core Competencies

Strategic Planning & Execution
Business Development
Organizational Leadership
Pharmaceutical Distribution Operations
Sales Growth & Revenue Management
SFDA Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder & Partner Relations
Corporate Governance & Policy
Operational Excellence
Financial Management & Budgeting
Supply Chain Management
Government Tenders (MOH / NUPCO)

CEO Responsibilities at JMS

Corporate Strategy & Execution

Develops the company strategy and monitors its execution with all relevant departments — presenting it to the Board of Directors for approval before implementation and ensuring every division is aligned with corporate objectives.

Oversight of Cross-Departmental Coordination

Oversees coordination between all branches, administrative levels, and functional departments across the Kingdom to ensure unified and aligned operations.

Policy & Corporate Governance

Upholds company policy as approved by the Board of Directors and maintains full accountability for all signed decisions, contracts, and approved records.

Supervision of Financial & Commercial Operations

Oversees and supervises all financial and commercial activities — including cash flow management, banking relationships, purchasing, inventory, and revenue — with full accountability to the Board for commercial performance.

Oversight of Regulatory & Compliance

Supervises full compliance with SFDA, GDP, GMP, and ISO standards across all warehouses, distribution channels, and partner contracts throughout the Kingdom.

Strategic Partnerships & Contracts

Leads negotiations and approves all major supplier contracts, principal agreements, and government tender submissions for MOH, NUPCO, and Etimad.

More Than Three Decades of Pharmaceutical Leadership

Khalid Abdelatif Youssef Ali holds a PHD in Business Administration from Helwan University, an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from Alexandria University, and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from Ain Shams University. With more than three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, he was personally selected by company founder Sheikh Yousuf Jamjoom to serve as CEO of Jamjoom Medicine Store upon the founder's retirement in 2008 — entrusted with full executive authority.

Under his leadership, the company's revenues grew from SAR 100 million in 2008 to surpassing SAR 1 billion in 2025 — a testament to his strategic vision and operational expertise. He is the primary bridge between Board-level direction and day-to-day operational execution across JMS's full nationwide network.