Since his appointment as CEO of Matarat Holding in 2024, Al-Idrissi has led the company through a phase of strategic transformation, securing key partnerships with global technology leaders to advance Saudi Arabia’s aviation ecosystem. His leadership reflects a strong commitment to digital transformation, operational excellence, and international collaboration in line with Vision 2030.
CEO
Raed Al-Idrissi
Raed bin Hassan Al-Idrissi, CEO of Matarat Holding, has been ranked 6th on Forbes Middle East’s annual list of the Most Powerful Travel & Tourism Leaders in the Middle East for 2025. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in operations management and service projects, he has become one of the Kingdom’s most influential figures in the aviation and airport services sector.
Career Journey
– CEO – Matarat Holding (2024 – Present) – CEO – Saudi Ground Services Company – Deputy CEO of Operations – Saudi Ground Services Company – Head of Aviation Ground Operations – Saudi Aramco – Head of Residential Operations – Saudi Aramco
Board Memberships & Leadership Roles
– Chairman – TLD Arabia Equipment Services Company – Board Member – Al-Amad Saudi Airport Services & Transport Support Company – Board Member – TLD Arabia Equipment Services Company
Academic Credentials & Executive Programs
– Executive MBA – King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) – Bachelor’s in Industrial Management – King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) – Advanced Executive Programs – Global leadership institutes
Leadership Impact
Al-Idrissi’s selection among the top tourism and travel leaders by Forbes reflects his impact in shaping the future of Saudi aviation. Under his leadership, Matarat Holding has signed landmark agreements with Microsoft, Tahakom, and SITA to accelerate digital transformation across Saudi airports. With oversight of 27 airports through subsidiaries in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and the Second Airports Cluster, Matarat is at the core of the Kingdom’s National Aviation Strategy—an integral part of Saudi Arabia’s broader transport and logistics vision under Vision 2030.
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