Unbounded

by Huda Al-Ghoson

Unbounded tells the story of Huda Al-Ghoson, the first highranking female executive in the history of Saudi Aramco,
the largest oil company in the world. In an organisation once
dominated by men, Al-Ghoson’s memoir tells a real-life tale of
courage and empowerment, standing as a testament to the
challenges faced by women in Saudi Arabia.

Recalling traumatic memories of adversity and doubt, Al-Ghoson
delves into a past that saw a short-lived arranged marriage, a
limited higher education, and a hunger for something greater.
Driven by self-determination, she would go on to overcome the
odds in a culture where women of her generation once lacked
basic rights taken for granted in Western countries.

At the age of 15, encouraged by her mother, she would answer
an ad from Saudi Aramco, which would prove to alter the course
of her life in ways she could never have anticipated. Starting
as an entry-level employee, Huda Al-Ghoson led by example,
furthering the cause of gender equality at Aramco. While
progressing in her career, she would shatter glass ceilings,
confront workplace harassment, and do the unthinkable – put
men in their place.

Spirited and rebellious, Unbounded embodies the progressive
Saudi Arabia Huda Al-Ghoson envisioned from a young age,
and which she can see emerging today.

272 pages, Hardcover

Published February 24, 2022

About the author

Huda Al-Ghoson spent over 35 years with Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producing and refining company and the largest corporation in the Middle East. As executive director of Human Resources, Al-Ghoson was the first Saudi woman to achieve such a leadership position in eight decades of Aramco’s existence. She holds degrees from King Saud University in Riyadh and the American University in Washington DC, as well as executive training qualifications from the likes of Cornell University, University of Michigan and Oxford University. Al-Ghoson has also served as a source of expertise on several boards, such as Saudi Telecom Company, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, and Bupa Arabia. Al-Ghoson divides her time between residences in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and London. Unbounded is her first book.

Reviews

[Angel Jose · Rating 5 out of 5]

should serve as an inspiration to all young women saudi aramcons.

[Mansour · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unbounded is a captivating tale which shares a remarkable story of self-belief and determination, to inspire past and future generations towards challenging all their beliefs and marking their places in this world. Huda shares priceless lessons creating a masterpiece which is a must read for all!