Akram Saab

Head of Group Real Estate and Properties

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

About

Senior executive with 22 years of experience leading investment, real estate, and strategic transformation. Extensive experience managing multi-billion-riyal portfolios, creating investment platforms from the ground up, attracting international investors, and delivering complex cross-government initiatives supporting Saudi Vision 2030. Recognized for building strategic partnerships, influencing policy and regulation, and leading high-impact organizations through growth, governance, and value creation.

Experience

  • Head of Group Real Estate and Properties at Zahid Group
    Oct 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Advisor at Jeddah Development Authority
    Jul 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Interpersonal Skills, Project Management and +7 skills

  • Co-Founder at Helen's Modern Co.
    Dec 2008 - Mar 2023 · 14 yrs 4 mos

  • Strategic Partnerships Advisor at The Royal Commission for Riyadh City
    Dec 2020 - May 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Interpersonal Skills, New Business Development and +12 skills

  • Vice President - Local Real Estate Investment Division at Public Investment Fund (PIF)
    Apr 2018 - Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos