Saudi Retail Forum

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐑𝐅 2024 Prepare to witness the future of retail as the industry’s most influential leaders gather at #SRF2024 to unveil transformative strategies and breakthrough innovations that will redefine the landscape on Saudi. Meet the game-changers driving the industry forward - from global to homegrown brands. Ahmadullah Abdul Hadi | Ali Sharif | Andy Holmes | Doaa Gawish | Dr. Bahjat Yousfi | Dr. Kamran Khan | Dr Mohammed Fitaihi | Fadi Serhal | Ghadi Ali | Hesham Almekkawi | Dr. Hisham Qasim | John Foy | Joseph Leftwich | Jeff Kellen | Jorge Gastón García | Majed M. AlTahan | Mark Lack | May Kanounji Miles Young | Mohammad Iqbal Alawi | Mohamed Attia | Nabila Nazer | Osamah A. | Rachid Labrik | Roberts Bendins | Roman Poludnev | Sadique Ahmed Mohamed | Sanjeev Sharma | Sédat Firat | Younis Skainy | Zuhair Al Maghrabi | Sukainah Alzaid | Tamara Abukhadra | Stuart Henwood | Shareef Hendricks | Scott Pryde, RIBA ARB | Rui S. | Dinesh Maurya | Neeraj Teckchandani | Ibrahim Elsharkawy | Murat Ungun 𝑽𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆: 𝒉𝒕𝒕𝒑𝒔://𝒔𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎.𝒄𝒐𝒎/𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔-2024/ For those shaping the future of retail, 𝐒𝐑𝐅 2024 is the event you cannot miss. 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔, 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚. 📆 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 🎫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/gryak-YZ #SRF2024 #RetailFuture #NextGenRetail #InnovateCollaborateTransform #RetailInnovation #retailleadership #RetailCommunity #RetailExcellence #NetworkingEvent

Meet Osamah A. - Co-Founder - Roasting House Saudi Arabia. Osamah started the Roasting House back in 2013 as a small passion turned into a business, and now it is one of the Middle East's leading coffee roasteries delivering Specialty Coffee and brewing equipment to households and cafes. His passion for coffee and dedication to his business is a testament to his determination and drive to succeed. He also distributes the coffee he roasts to international hotels in Saudi and abroad. In addition to his business, Mr. Osamah also regularly engages in workshops to help young Saudi Entrepreneurs, sharing his experiences to help budding businessmen and women. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞: Saudi Arabia's first specialty coffee roasters and coffee equipment provider. Dedicated to creating wonderful coffee experiences in households and cafes across the Kingdom. 🗓 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 🎫 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc

Meet Dr Martyn Davies, Retail Sector Leader and Head of City Excellence Division - Royal Commission for Riyadh City | الهيئة الملكية لمدينة الرياض, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Davies brings a wealth of expertise and insights into the retail landscape, contributing significantly to the advancement of the sector. He has over 20 years of business & strategy experience across major industries advising the C-Suite of multinationals and public sector clients. He was formerly a Senior Partner at Deloitte, the world's largest professional services company, occupying numerous senior roles across the firm. This included being the co-leader of Deloitte’s Global CEO Program on behalf of Deloitte Africa through which the Firm engages with the CEOs of its leading clients. He has extensive experience across multiple industries including auto, extractives, finance, FMCG, Government, industrial, infrastructure, international organizations and TMT. Martyn was also Automotive and Future of Mobility Leader at Deloitte (Africa) for six years. He has worked and lived in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East About Royal Commission for Riyadh City: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is highest governmental authority in charge of the city’s development. Through a collaborative effort with the Saudi government and the private sector RCRC is committed to the strategic development of specific megaprojects in the city, which are set to elevate Riyadh to a new level of metropolitan excellence. Some of these projects are The Riyadh Transit Network Project (Riyadh Metro), Riyadh Art, Sports Boulevard, King Salman Park and Green Riyadh. 🗓 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 🎫 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc

Meet Stuart Henwood - Regional General Manager MEA & India - New Balance. Under Stuart’s leadership, New Balance has expanded its influence across diverse markets, setting new standards in innovation and sustainability. Recently New Balance took over Riyadh Boulevard’s 82 screens in ‘Run Your Way’ activation - with motivational visuals. The brand is making a bold statement inspiring residents to embrace the joy of running. Saudi residents were encouraged to run their way—choosing their own pace, style and goal. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: With over a century of heritage, New Balance is a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, combining performance with style. New Balance MENA subsidiary in Dubai was established in July 2019 and has been on an expansion journey across both the GCC and Africa. Their Flagship store in Dubai Mall in Oct 2021 was enabled to showcase their best-in-class products whilst engaging with their consumers in an interactive way. As New Balance continues its expansion within the MENA region, its glocalization strategy has brought the brand closer to the communities within several countries. As a key market within the region, Saudi Arabia presents significant opportunities for New Balance to deepen its connection and strengthen its presence in the country.

Meet Neeraj Teckchandani, Group CEO, Apparel Group Neeraj has been with Apparel Group for 24 years and spent over 30+ years in the UAE. He has vast experience within the retail industry across various domains such as strategy, general management, operations, mergers and acquisitions and financial operations to name a few. Neeraj is an Alumni of Harvard Business School & University of London and has been awarded various industry awards like “Best Fashion Lifestyle CFO (UAE) Award at the Global CFO Excellence Awards 2020”, “ World’s Greatest CFO Award 2018-2019 by Asia One” and “Most influential CFO in Fashion and Lifestyle Services (UAE)” at the Global Business Insights Awards 2018. At Apparel Group, he has an impressive track record of steering the Apparel Group to new heights, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to lead the break through initiatives at the Apparel Group. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩: Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 24,000+ multicultural staff. Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 25+ years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie’s Italian and Tim Hortons to name a few. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge from a leader who has successfully navigated the ever-evolving landscape of the apparel industry. Mr. Teckchandani's strategic vision and business acumen are sure to inspire and motivate professionals and enthusiasts alike. 🗓 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 🎫 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc

Meet John Foy Operations Director KUN Sports. He is the Global fitness industry leader with over 14 years of senior leadership experience driving market leading operations across multiple continents. Throughout his 24-years career, Foy launched and scaled startup fitness businesses in international markets, achieving significant growth in revenue and market presence. He has been leading operations for the iN2 Fitness - provider of high-value gyms in the Middle East, having opened 64 locations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in just 4 years. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐊𝐮𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 KUN Sports has been established as a holding sporting entity, with a vision of creating awareness and increased engagement toward sports and wellness-related investments with a mission to build one of the largest sports and fitness portfolios in Saudi Arabia. KUN Sports has penetrated the kingdom’s fitness market by launching IN2 Fitness, a high-value, low-cost (HVLC) gym. 📆 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc

A visionary leader set out to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors. Meet Prince Waleed AlSaud, the founder and CEO of Mukatafa - مكاتفة, a consulting firm established in 2018 to align with 𝑺𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒊 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 2030. 𝐌𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐚’𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧? Reinforce Communities Capabilities in the Participation of Developing and Executing Impactful Public Policy through Active Engagement, Digital Innovation, and Capable Talents, by Sustainable Solutions and Methodologies. Under Prince Waleed’s leadership, Mukatafa created transformative associations: Qoot for restaurants and cafes, Amar for real estate sector, and still working on establishing other associations. These organizations elevate industry standards and enable impactful change. Beyond Mukatafa, Prince Waleed has held pivotal roles, including VP at McDonald’s Saudi Arabia and leadership positions at NAFA Enterprises. He serves on key advisory boards like the Ministry of Commerce’s Retail Development Advisory Committee and ZATCA, shaping Saudi Arabia’s economic landscape with his strategic vision. 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝑹𝑭 2024 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒎𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒅𝒐𝒎. 📆 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc

WaysAheadGlobal joins SRF 2024 as AI Partner Based in Singapore, WaysAhead Global is a company specializing in digital transformation, harnessing the power of data analytics and artificial intelligence to empower startups and tech companies worldwide. With expertise in AI, business intelligence, and rapid product development, they craft tailored tools that help businesses thrive in competitive markets. Rupam Bhattacharjee 📆 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc

Mukatafa - مكاتفة joins SRF 2024 Strategic Partner Mukaatafa is a consulting firm specializing in fostering meaningful community participation in the development of impactful public policies, creating a collaborative approach to governance. 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: The firm envisions capable communities that actively co-create effective public policies, ensuring inclusivity and shared responsibility in decision-making. 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: With a mission to enhance community capabilities, the firm focuses on active engagement, digital innovation, and leveraging the expertise of skilled professionals. Through sustainable solutions and methodologies, they empower communities to contribute to and execute impactful public policies effectively. 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝑹𝑭 2024 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒘 Mukatafa - مكاتفة 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔. 📆 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc Mohammad Iqbal Alawi | Waleed AlSaud

Mozaic Loyalty Solutions joins SRF 2024 as Bronze Partner Founded in 2015, Mozaic Loyalty Solutions offers innovative, white-labeled SaaS platforms designed to revolutionize loyalty and customer engagement. By leveraging a data-driven, multi-channel approach, Mozaic enables coalitions, retail groups, brands, malls, coffee houses, hotels, and service providers to strengthen customer relationships through advanced technology tailored to drive loyalty and growth. What Sets Mozaic Apart: ✅ Retail Expertise ✅ Data-Driven Insights ✅ Personalized Experiences ✅ Advanced Reward Engine ✅ Targeted Incentives ✅ Quick Implementation 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝑹𝑭 2024 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝑴𝒐𝒛𝒂𝒊𝒄 𝑳𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈-𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. 📆 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc