NAJOUD ALHARTHI: EDUCATION LEADER & SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION EXPERT

Najoud Alharthi is a powerful force in education leadership, bringing more than 24 years of experience to the mission of transforming schools into environments where students, educators, and communities can truly thrive. As Director General of Riyadh Schools Hittin, part of the Riyadh Schools Group and associated with the Misk Foundation, she plays a pivotal role in shaping future-ready education in Saudi Arabia, grounded in purpose, equity, and long-term impact.

Throughout her career, Najoud has been deeply involved in leading startup schools, guiding them from vision to execution with a sharp focus on quality, culture, and sustainability. Her leadership style blends strategic clarity with human connection, ensuring that academic excellence is matched by strong values, student wellbeing, and meaningful learning experiences. For Najoud, school transformation is not just about systems and structures, it is about people, mindset, and belief in what young learners can become.

A passionate mentor to educators, she is widely respected for empowering teachers and school leaders to grow with confidence, share best practices, and continuously elevate standards. Her work consistently emphasizes holistic development, recognizing that education must nurture character, purpose, and resilience alongside academic achievement.

Beyond the school gates, Najoud is a committed advocate for children’s rights and youth empowerment. She actively contributes to national dialogue on education reform, speaking at major conferences across the Kingdom, including the Education Experts KSA Conference, where she shares insights drawn from real-world leadership and transformation experience.

Najoud Alharthi represents a model of purpose-driven educational leadership, one that combines vision with action, advocacy with accountability, and innovation with care. Through her work, she continues to shape learning environments that prepare young people not just for exams, but for life, leadership, and meaningful contribution to society.