Amr Al-Dabbagh

Amr Al-Dabbagh General Information

Biography

Mr. Amr Al-Dabbagh serves as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Al-Dabbagh Group. He also served as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Red Sea Housing Services Company. Since 1984, he has had a career spanning the public and private sectors. He served for two four-year terms as Governor (with the rank of Minister) of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). He was elected for two terms on the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and appointed by royal decree for two terms to the Makkah Regional Council. He co-authored his first book, "Governpreneurship" in 2012, which explores worldwide examples of entrepreneurial practices in government. His second book "Omnipreneurship: An Organized Approach to Living a Life of Meaning" was published in 2016. He also serves on several international boards including Cleveland Clinic's International Leadership Board; Board of Trustees, The Eisenhower Fellowships; Distinguished Fellow, and The Global Federation for Competitiveness Councils (GFCC). He holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of New Haven in Business Administration. He has also been the recipient of the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (or Star of Excellence) given by the President of Pakistan and the recipient of the French Legion of Honour with the degree of Chevalier.