Belal Fayad is an experienced business development professional with over two decades of expertise in connecting industry needs with institutional capabilities. As Industry Engagement Manager at KAUST, he leads collaborations between the university and global industrial and governmental partners, advancing innovation through R&D partnerships, tenancy programs, and entrepreneurship initiatives. Belal has been instrumental in attracting major corporate tenants such as Boeing and the Saudi Electricity Company to KAUST’s Research and Technology Park and in streamlining partner engagement through improved processes and CRM implementation. With a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, he combines technical insight with strategic vision to foster impactful partnerships that drive innovation and economic growth.