11-13 May 2025
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Profile
Abdullah Azhari
Chief Executive Officer
Saudi Icon Company
Abdullah Azhari, the Founder and CEO of Saudi Icon, boasts a dynamic leadership style forged through a distinguished 16-year career in the fit-out construction and civil engineering realm. His professional journey commenced at Turner Construction in Boston, USA, following the completion of his undergraduate studies in Massachusetts. Returning to his roots, Abdullah contributed significantly to Saud Consult, a premier engineering firm in KSA, before embarking on the transformative journey of establishing Saudi Icon. In his capacity as CEO, Abdullah Azhari stands at the helm of pivotal corporate decisions, operational management, and serves as the crucial liaison between the Board of Directors and Corporate Operations. Charting the strategic course of the company, he executes plans that realize both short and long-term objectives, enhance cost-efficiency, and foster positive relationships with partners, shareholders, and regulatory bodies. Abdullah exercises adept oversight over business operations, financial performance, and investments, concurrently supervising executives to ensure compliance with policies and legal guidelines. His acumen shines in assessing and resolving challenges, actively elevating the company's public profile through strategic events and speaking engagements. Abdullah's decade-long stewardship has witnessed the pinnacle of excellence in delivering construction and fit-out projects across the Kingdom. Navigating the delicate balance between comprehensive in-house capabilities and a streamlined organizational structure, he has molded Saudi Icon into one of the Kingdom's most esteemed design and build companies, specializing in high-end fit-out and the efficient delivery of fast-track construction projects. Abdullah's visionary leadership extended to the establishment of various business units under the SI umbrella, such as SI Wood Works Factory for joinery works, MonoLine for aluminum works, and Hi-Tech for metal works. Additionally, strategic partnerships have been forged, contributing significantly to SI's competitive advantage across all operational facets.
See Abdullah Azhari speak in the following sessions:
Wednesday 01 May: 11:15 - 11:55
The Key to Successful Hospitality Project Development in Saudi Arabia