Visionary hospitality consultant with a foundation in Marine Engineering and over 20 years of expertise in luxury hotel development, owner representation, and global brand negotiations. I bridge owners with world-leading operators such as: Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Accor, Hyatt, Taj, Oberoi, Mandarin Oriental, Dusit Thani ensuring brand compliance, financial precision, and operational excellence from blueprint to pre-opening.
- Secured SAR 100M+ financing for multiple projects.
- First Saudi hospitality consultancy to sign the UN Global Compact .. on sustainability and anti-corruption.
- Delivered multi-operator MOUs with 12+ global brands for The Palace Ultra Luxury (80 Keys, Jeddah), giving owners unmatched negotiation power.
- Known for a “boutique jeweler” philosophy: delivering one or two exclusive, high-value projects yearly, each as a legacy investment for owners.
Revived an abandoned skeleton structure into a brand-approved hotel.
• Secured Hilton approval after targeted design modifications.
• Aligned project with Vision 2030 goals, ensuring financial and operational sustainability
Converted 4,000 sqm land near Bisha Airport into a Hilton-standard hotel.
• Secured
• Created 100+ jobs, catalyzing local economy for 600K+ residents.
• Delivered iconic design, praised by regional leadership as a landmark.
(Hard Skills)
Strategic Leadership & Owner Representation
Contract Negotiations (LOI, MOU, HMA Roadmaps)
Global Brand Standards Compliance (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Accor, Hyatt, Taj, Oberoi, Mandarin Oriental, Dusit Thani)
Feasibility Studies & Financial Modelling
Pre-Opening Budgeting & Operational Planning
OS&E / FF&E Planning & Procurement Oversight
Sustainability & Vision 2030 Alignment
AI-Driven Solutions in Hospitality (Energy, Revenue, Design, Hiring)
Soft Skills
Cross-Cultural Leadership & Communication
Crisis Management & Safety Systems
High-Stakes Negotiation & Diplomacy
Decision-Making Under Pressure
Owner-Centric Advisory & Trust Building
Integrity, Discipline & Attention to Detail
Awards & Recognitions
• Secured SAR 100M+ financing for multiple hotel projects within 5 years.
• Negotiated multi-operator MOUs with 12+ global brands (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Accor, Hyatt, Taj, Oberoi, etc.).
• Delivered 95%+ brand-compliant designs without redesigns, saving millions in cost & time.
• Pioneered Hilton University Training Room concept in Jeddah, unlocking SAR 46.17M TDF funding with zero added cost.
• First Saudi hospitality consultancy to sign the UN Global Compact for sustainability & anti-corruption.
• Authored and published two books blending business, philosophy, and leadership: Have a Nice Weakend & The Art of Thinking Without a Reason.
• Represented owners directly, winning high-profile contracts against industry giants (e.g., Jeddah Airport Hotel).