Global snacking major Mondelēz International has appointed Ziad Abla as managing director for its operations in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing leadership in one of its key Middle East markets.
With more than 25 years of experience across the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and other emerging regions, Abla will oversee the company’s strategy and end-to-end operations in the Kingdom. His mandate includes accelerating category growth, strengthening commercial execution, enhancing supply chain performance and advancing organizational capabilities.
Prior to this role, Abla served as managing director for Gulf & Developing Markets, where he delivered double-digit growth and market share gains while expanding digital commerce and improving integrated commercial and supply chain operations.
In Saudi Arabia, he will also focus on nurturing local talent and aligning business priorities with the country’s Vision 2030 agenda.
The appointment highlights Mondelēz International’s long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia as a strategic growth market within its global snacking portfolio.