Dubai, UAE – Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East and Africa (MEA) announced on April 30, 2024, the appointment of Wahdan Al Kadi as the new CEO of the KSA market.
Al Kadi, a seasoned professional with over 23 years of experience across various sectors including banking, financial institutions, investment, and telecommunications, joins the hospitality group following a successful four-year tenure as Chief Business Officer for Saudi Arabia’s Tourist Development Fund (TDF).
During his time with TDF, under the patronage of HE Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khatib, Al Kadi made significant contributions to the national goals outlined in Vision 2030. He also holds board memberships in several high-profile companies in the KSA region, including the UBS Group, Chubb, Saudi Tennis Federation (STF), and Assir Municipality.
Al Kadi’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, an Executive MBA degree from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, and multiple certifications from leading business schools such as London Business School, INSEAD, and the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).
Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA recently opened Millennium Al Masar, its 9th hotel in KSA and the first in Jeddah, with the remaining eight hotels located across the cities of Hail, Jazan, Madinah, Makkah, and Tabuk.
Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim, CEO of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA and Lakhraim Group, expressed his delight at welcoming Mr. Al Kadi to the team. He emphasized the group’s ambitious plans in KSA and their commitment to the region’s growth as a tourist destination and business and leisure hub.
Al Kadi expressed his excitement about joining Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, citing the company’s impressive growth trajectory and its investment in the Kingdom. He is confident in his ability to drive the business forward and continue to support Vision 2030 goals while propelling Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA into a new era of growth in the Kingdom.