Bandar bin Saud bin Khaled bin Muhammad Al-Saud

Date of Birth: 1962

Place of Birth: Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Education:

1980-83, Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, King Saud University.

1984, Diploma in Public Relations Course, Los Angeles, California.

Offices Held:

1989 to date. Vice-Chairman, Metal, Silver & Golden Industries. The company produces commemorative medals, presentation cups, souvenirs, and a wide range of other metal items

1992 to date. Member of the Board, (Syahya) National Tourism Company. Founded in Abha, Asir, in 1992, Syahya has been actively involved in the development of tourism within Saudi Arabia, with a particular emphasis on the Asir Region.

1993 to date. One of Prince Bandar’s most high profile responsibilities as Deputy Managing Director of the King Faisal Foundation has been the landmark Al-Faisaliah Centre. This multi-use complex includes a 5-star hotel, 264m office tower that is Saudi Arabia’s first skyscraper, a shopping mall, banquet and conference center, and apartments. All profits from the complex will help to fund King Faisal Foundation’s many philanthropic projects.

1994 to date. President and Chairman of the Board, Al Khozama Management Company Limited. The company focuses on the management of hotels, commercial centers, and private real estate. Some of the properties under contract are the prestigious Al-Faisaliah Centre, Al Khozama Hotel, King Faisal Foundation Building and the Abha palace Hotel.

1997 to date. Chairman, Ailamia. The public relations and marketing company was originally affiliated with Burson-Marsteller, the world’s largest public perception company. Since 2000, Ailamia has been operating independently.

1999 to date. Chairman, Alfa International.

1999 to date. Vice-Chairman, Zajoul. This communications company is taking part in the privatization of the Saudi Communication Services Company Ltd.

1999 to date. Chairman, Mondi Collections

1999 to date. Vice-Chairman, Al-Darul Arabia Printing and Publishing. In addition to regular commercial printing activities, Al-Darul Arabia publishes Al-Watan, a new, Arabic-language newspaper and Al-Faisal, a cultural Arabic-language magazine.

1999 to date. Founding Member, Abha Nama Company. The Abha-based company focuses on the development of real estate and tourism in the center of Abha.

1999 to date. Chairman, Al-Bandar International Trading Co. Ltd. The primary activity of this company involves mega-stores throughout the Kingdom. Sales exceed SR150 million (annually)

2003 to date: Chairman of the Executive Board Al-Faisal University

Medals & Honors:

2001 - Commander of the Order of Vila Vicosa (Portugal).

2001 - Commander of the Order of Francis I (Italy).

2001 - Grand Officer of the Order of St. Mauris and St. Lazarus (Italy).