Profile

Sebastien Carre

Group Head of Hospitality
Red Sea Global

Sébastien Carre is the Group Head of Hospitality at Red Sea Global (RSG), a closed joint stock company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. In this role, he spearheads the hospitality functions for The Red Sea and AMAALA, two groundbreaking regenerative tourism destinations that will elevate Saudi Arabia's position in global tourism. With over 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Sébastien has an imAttendeesive background in managing multi-properties, improving, and developing high-end hotels, resorts, and serviced residences. His expertise includes global insights into luxury lifestyle, travel, and residential developments. Sébastien's tenure includes notable roles in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Ocean and Pacific Islands, where he managed and oversaw multiple Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, demonstrating his ability to lead teams to success in diverse markets. Before joining RSG, Sébastien was Regional Vice President at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. He oversaw properties in the Seychelles, Abu Dhabi, Tanzania, Azerbaijan, South Africa and led a comprehensive reinvention of the brand’s presence in Mauritius, significantly improving financial performance and achieving record-breaking results. He has also held leadership roles at Four Seasons in Johannesburg, Sharm El Sheikh, Bora Bora, Provence, and Washington DC, among others. Sébastien is a graduate of VATEL Hospitality & Tourism Business School in Lyon, France, and is fluent in English and French.