The Team

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Omar Al Jaroudi

  • Omar Al Jaroudi is a seasoned executive with over 40 years of leadership experience across investment banking, private equity, real estate development, hospitality, and food services. He has served on more than 20 boards and committees across the Middle East and Europe, bringing deep expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and strategic growth. Previously, he was the CEO and Executive Board Member of SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia, leading major investments across real estate and property development in Saudi Arabia, including residential buildings and large-scale developments. Today, Omar advises companies on public listings and long-term strategy and sits on the boards of several companies, both listed and private.

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Hisham Kalo

  • Hisham Kalo has over 30 years of experience in real estate, finance, and marketing. He began his real estate career in Lebanon in 2008, where he developed three residential buildings. In 2011, he founded Al Bani Development, leading multiple projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, including villa communities, residential buildings, and mixed-use developments. His portfolio spans more than 62,000 sqm of built-up area in Riyadh alone.

    Hisham is recognized for his strategic market vision, design focus, and hands-on leadership. He was also a founding member of Shaza Hotels in collaboration with Kempinski. Hisham holds an MBA in Finance from Thunderbird and completed the Harvard Business School Owner/President Management program (Unit I).