Mondelēz International appoints Ziad Abra as Managing Director of Saudi Arabia operations

Mondelez International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced the appointment of Ziad Abla as Managing Director of Mondelez Arabia, strengthening the company’s long-term commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

A Mondelez veteran with more than 25 years of experience in the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, and emerging markets, Ziad brings a proven track record of accelerating growth, enhancing commercial performance, and building high-performing organizations. His appointment is a strategic step in advancing Mondelēz’s ambitions in Saudi Arabia, one of the company’s most important markets.

In his new role, Mr. Ziad will lead the Kingdom company, setting a clear vision and strategy, driving category expansion, deepening partnerships, and strengthening organizational capabilities.

You will also oversee supply chain performance to ensure agility, reliability, and excellence across the value chain to support market demand, customer and consumer expectations, and the company’s long-term growth goals.

His focus remains on developing new growth opportunities, strengthening commercial excellence, and creating a more regionally empowered and future-ready organization.

Prior to entering the Saudi market, Ziad Abla served as Managing Director, Gulf Developing Markets (GDM), where he repositioned the business as a growth engine, delivering strong double-digit performance, increasing market share, and accelerating digital commerce. His regional leadership included closely overseeing integrated commercial and supply chain operations to enhance service levels and execution across diverse markets.

Ziad will continue to drive Mondelēz Arabia’s efforts in talent development, governance and long-term sustainability in Saudi Arabia, in line with national priorities. His leadership experience in operational excellence, renewable energy initiatives, and culture building will further strengthen the company’s contribution to Saudi economic and social goals.

“Saudi Arabia is a market with tremendous opportunity and I am honored to lead Mondelēz Arabia at such a pivotal time,” said Ziad Abra.

“We will continue to invest in local talent, deepen our partnerships, and drive sustainable growth in line with the Kingdom’s broader transformation.”