Hani Baothman

Hani Baothman was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Red Sea International Company effective November 12, 2025, following an earlier tenure as Managing Director. He holds an MBA from Imperial College London and brings expertise in executive leadership and investment management. Baothman holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Reading, UK, and a master's degree in business administration from Imperial College London.

Baothman brings over 25 years of experience in financial and real estate investment management and has served on the boards of several listed and private companies in the Kingdom and abroad, including Sidra Capital, Retal Urban Development, and Inoks Capital Saudi Arabia. His extensive background includes significant involvement in investment banking.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Red Sea International Company (November 2025–present)
• Chairman, INOKS Capital
• Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Sidra Capital
• Founder & Chairman, Managing Director, Sidra Capital (founded 2008)
• Professional at Islamic Development Bank, under a leadership development program
• Senior role at Saudi Economic & Development Company, one of Saudi Arabia's largest conglomerates

Baothman held a British Chevening Scholarship for his MBA at Imperial College London. He serves as a Board Member and NRC Chairman at Retal Urban Development, providing corporate governance and contributing to the company's strategic planning within the real estate sector. He sits on the board of several companies in Saudi Arabia including Al Khozama Management Company, Taif Investment & Tourism Company and Al Murjan Holdings Company.

What Baothman could bring to Red Sea International Company: Based on his documented career, Baothman brings deep expertise in financial restructuring and alternative investment management through his leadership of Sidra Capital, a Shariah-compliant asset management and investment banking firm. His 25+ years spanning Islamic development finance, conglomerate operations, and real estate investment—combined with his extensive board experience across Saudi Arabia's leading real estate and investment firms—positions him to drive strategic growth and operational optimization at Red Sea International, particularly in asset management, capital-raising, and diversified investment strategy for the Saudi events and hospitality sector.