#1- The US-Saudi Business Council has tapped Charles Hallab (LinkedIn) as its new president and CEO, according to a post on Linkedin. Hallab most recently founded business consultancy Barrington Global, and had prior stints as partner with Mayer Brown, and Baker and Mackenzie.

#2- Saudi Fisheries has appointed Abdulaziz Al Hamid as its chairman, effective immediately, it said in a disclosure to Tadawul. Al Hamid recently purchased Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company’s 40% stake in Saudi Fisheries in a SAR 122.4 mn transaction. Meanwhile, the board reshuffle also saw Mansour Al Sagheer appointed as vice chairman.

#3- Design and architecture firm Gensler appointed Tariq Shaikh (LinkedIn) as the co-managing director for its Middle East offices, based in Riyadh, according to a statement. Sheikh will work alongside current Managing Director Tim Martin (LinkedIn).

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