Faisal Khalid Kanoo

Faisal Khalid Kanoo represents the sixth generation of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo (YBA Kanoo) family, with a heritage that dates back more than a century. The company is one of the largest multinationals in the Middle East with an extensive portfolio and numerous strategic partnerships. Balancing his responsibilities as a Director within the Group, Faisal has branched out to create and develop his very own unique brands and enterprises.

As a serial entrepreneur, Faisal established various businesses in industries ranging from restaurants, manufacturing, construction, lifestyle services, logistics, and hospitality. In 2015, one of his startups became the first hotel in the Kingdom to receive five international quality certifications, with Faisal personally receiving a prestigious Award for Entrepreneurship. His companies have grown organically and now include some of the most successful and innovative local brands, with a track record of high profitability, sustained growth, expansion and extensive franchising. This includes a series of green projects that not only add value to the country economically, but they are also environmentally friendly, which is groundbreaking in the GCC region.