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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Countries of investment
  • Saudi Arabia
Investment stages
  • Not Applicable
Industries
  • Sustainability
  • Real Estate Tech
About
Red Sea Global (RSG) is a closed joint-stock company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. It is the developer behind several of the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, such as The Red Sea and AMAALA. Its mission is to drive economic diversification and position Saudi Arabia as a leading global tourism hub by developing sustainable luxury projects.
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Red Sea Global is not a traditional venture capital firm but a real estate and tourism developer. Its investment philosophy centers on creating ambitious, regenerative luxury tourism destinations in Saudi Arabia, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental preservation. Backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), it focuses on large-scale, long-term development projects in the hospitality and infrastructure sectors, aiming to set new global standards for responsible development rather than investing in external startups.
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The leadership team, led by Group CEO John Pagano, consists of executives with extensive international experience in real estate development, hospitality, and managing large-scale construction projects. Their expertise lies in delivering ambitious tourism and property destinations, not in venture capital or startup investing. The company is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia.

Team

John Pagano - Group Chief Executive Officer

Nicholas King - Group Chief Development Officer

Jay Rosen - Group Chief Financial Officer

Tracy Lanza - Group Head of Global Brand and Marketing

Ahmad G. Darwish - Group Chief Administrative Officer

Dr. Maryam Ficociello - Group Chief Governance Officer

Ben Edwards - Group Head of Sustainability

Portfolio

The Red Sea

AMAALA

Red Sea International Airport

Thuwal Private Retreat

WAMA

Desert Rock

Sheybarah Resort

Southern Dunes

Ummahat Islands

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