The Middle East’s

5. Raed Albasseet

Company: Red Sea Global (RSG)
Designation: Group Chief Environment & Sustainability Officer
Established: 2018
Headquarters: Saudi Arabia

Albasseet has been in his current role since 2021. RSG develops regenerative tourism destinations across Saudi Arabia’s west coast, including The Red Sea and AMAALA destinations. Albasseet introduced Saudi Arabia’s largest electric vehicle fleet, pioneered seaplane and marina services, and built a logistics network delivering 90,000 products monthly on 100% biofuel with significant local sourcing. He has also oversaw the launch Saudi’s first hospitality-focused security company, the planting of over 3.5 million mangroves, coral reefs restorations, and secured LEED Platinum certification for hospitality assets. Albasseet has over 20 years of experience spanning operations, business strategy, and sustainability.