Yahya Hamidaddin is Head of Communications at FII Institute, bringing over 25 years of experience in strategic communications and public relations across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and global markets.

His career has evolved from local and regional roles to leading international communications mandates. He has led media, external and crisis communications for ACWA Power across 16 countries, managing complex, multi-market stakeholder environments and advancing the company’s positioning as a global leader in energy transition and desalination. He also served as General Manager for Marketing and Corporate Communications at both NHC and Saudi Ground Services, leading brand, communications and stakeholder engagement at scale. He also led Edelman in Saudi Arabia as Managing Director, advising government entities and leading organizations on reputation management, strategic communications, and transformation programs.

He holds a Master’s degree (MA) in Public Communications and Public Relations from the University of Westminster, United Kingdom.