Profile

Oliver Wood

Senior Director – Adventure & Sport
Red Sea Global

Olly Wood is Senior Director of Adventure & Sport at Red Sea Global (RSG), one of the world’s most visionary developers of tourism destinations that are both luxurious and regenerative. Since joining RSG in July 2022, Olly has played a pivotal role in shaping the unique character of our destinations through carefully curated experiences, robust infrastructure, and seamless operations. His creative contributions are deeply rooted in the unique character of each destination and the rich history of Saudi Arabia, and he takes pride in creating unforgettable moments that forge deep connections between people and the destinations. Olly has always had a great interest in how we can do things better, from manufacturing to operations. In this role, he is able to offer truly impactful solutions by working with RSG’s engineers and scientists to design and deliver on these ideas. His team’s responsibilities span the entire spectrum of RSG's endeavors, from the initial concept and masterplan to construction, ongoing operations, and the training of future leaders in the active lifestyle sector within the Kingdom. The team has introduced remarkable ventures such as RSG’s adventure subsidiaries, which aim to provide extraordinary above and below-water experiences and inland adventures, all in alignment with our commitment to regeneration for both people and the planet. Before joining RSG, Olly co-founded Holla Sonic, an award-winning agency with an imAttendeesive client roster, including Expo 2020, Saudi Aramco, Mercedes, Reckitt Benckiser, Tencent, Emirates, Spotify, Red Bull, and adidas. Throughout his career, Olly has been a driving force in adventure, tourism, and entertainment through his work in events and stakeholder collaboration in the Gulf.