Key Personnel

The founders building Saudi Arabia's private-sector defense industrial base.

SR2 was founded by a senior team of Saudi and American operators with commercial, manufacturing, military, and investment experience supporting the development and deployment of advanced defense systems in the Kingdom.

SR2·EXEC·001 IA Riyadh, KSA
Co-Founder Saudi Arabia

Idris Al-Zakari

Chief Executive Officer · Co-Founder

A visionary leader driving SR2's mission to establish Saudi Arabia's first private-sector advanced defense technologies manufacturing group of its kind.

Idris brings decades of experience in strategic planning and defense industry development, with a deep commitment to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives. His leadership has been instrumental in forging the strategic alliance between Saudi and American defense expertise that forms the foundation of SR2.

SR2·EXEC·002 LZ Riyadh, KSA
Co-Founder United States

Lucien Zeigler

Chief Strategy Officer · Co-Founder

Lucien shapes SR2's strategic direction, leveraging deep expertise in U.S.–Saudi defense relations.

With extensive experience in international defense partnerships, Lucien forges relationships that advance both nations' security interests. His strategic vision ensures SR2 remains at the forefront of defense technology transfer and bilateral cooperation.

SR2·EXEC·003 AN Riyadh, KSA
Co-Founder Saudi Arabia

Ahmed Nasrallah

Chief Investment Officer · Co-Founder

Ahmed leads SR2's investment initiatives, driving capital strategy for cutting-edge defense technologies.

Ahmed's expertise in investment strategy and capital markets ensures SR2's financial foundation remains strong. He leads efforts to secure funding for innovative defense solutions while building Saudi Arabia's growing defense industrial base.

SR2·EXEC·004 BG Riyadh, KSA
Co-Founder United States

Brad Gandy

Chief Operating Officer · Co-Founder

Brad oversees SR2's day-to-day operations with extensive experience in defense manufacturing.

His leadership ensures seamless execution of complex defense programs. Brad's operational excellence drives SR2's manufacturing capabilities and ensures delivery of world-class defense solutions.

Ecosystem

Document SR2·EXEC·ROSTER Issued 2026 · Riyadh
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