Research Briefing — Mr Sarmad Zok

Executive Summary

Mr Sarmad Zok is the CEO and Executive Manager of Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI), a hotel acquisition and development company focused on emerging markets. He founded KHI in 2001, led its IPO in 2006, and oversaw its full acquisition by Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) in 2010. As a Board Member of KHC, Mr Zok is responsible for the strategic leadership of its global hotel investments, including management companies like Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Accor Hotels, as well as landmark properties such as the George V Hotel in Paris and the Savoy Hotel in London. He also serves on the boards of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and Accor Hotels. Mr. Zok holds a bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from the University of Surrey and a master's degree in Property Valuation and Law from City Business University, London.

Current Board Positions

Company	Ticker	Role	Since	Sector
Kingdom Holding Co.	4280	Executive Board Member, CEO of Kingdom Hotels Investments Company (KHI)	Jan 1, 2001	Financials

Career History

Category	Entries
Previous Employers	Kingdom Hotel Investments
Key Roles	CEO, Executive Manager, Board Member, Founder
Sectors	hospitality, real estate
Merchant Family Groups	Kingdom Holding Company
International Boards	Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Accor Hotels

Professional Profile

Education	Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from the University of Surrey; Master's degree in Property Valuation and Law from City Business University, London
Universities	University of Surrey, City Business University

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