Fahad Al Hammad

Fahad Al Hammad is a seasoned veteran of real estate development who joined Saudi Downtown Company in 2023, bringing 30 years of expertise to its executive strategy. He holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from King Saud University, and has built an exceptional academic pedigree in real estate finance. He earned a Master's Degree in Real Estate Finance and Investment from the University of Reading, U.K., and a Master's Degree in Financial Analysis and Fund Management from the University of Exeter, U.K., along with a Bachelor's in Finance from King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Al Hammad's diverse experience includes positions as Director of Real Estate Development at Jabal Omar Development Company, Director of Investments at Methak Investment Holding, and Investment Manager at SEDCO Holding, where he managed local and global investments across various asset classes. He previously served as Senior Vice President at the Saudi Investment Department – Real Estate & Infrastructure within The Public Investments Fund (PIF), where he played a key role in establishing numerous investment and development projects. Before his appointment to Saudi Downtown, he served as chief executive officer of Tatweer Building Company from 2012 to 2023.

In 2023, Al Hammad was recognized by Construction Week Saudi as one of The Builder's 30 Elite, a distinguished board-list of the top 30 visionary leaders in the kingdom's construction sector. Saudi Downtown Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, operates across 12 Saudi cities with the mandate to develop vibrant downtown destinations that enhance quality of life and catalyze economic activity.

Career history

• Chief Executive Officer, Tatweer Building Company (2012–2023)
• Senior Vice President, Saudi Investment Department – Real Estate & Infrastructure, Public Investment Fund (PIF)
• Director of Real Estate Development, Jabal Omar Development Company
• Director of Investments, Methak Investment Holding
• Investment Manager, SEDCO Holding

What Fahad Al Hammad could bring to Saudi Downtown Company: Al Hammad's three decades in real estate development, combined with his tenure leading Tatweer Building Company and his strategic role at PIF's real estate division, position him uniquely to execute Saudi Downtown's ambitious mandate across 12 cities. His experience managing large-scale mixed-use developments (evidenced by his work at Jabal Omar, one of Makkah's most significant projects) and his portfolio management background across multiple asset classes provide the operational rigor and investment acumen required to deliver sophisticated urban destinations aligned with Vision 2030 objectives. His PIF background—where he helped establish flagship projects—enables him to navigate the complex stakeholder environment and institutional dynamics inherent to a PIF-backed mega-project.