Senior Director - Racecourse Assets - INV-046 CM
On-site · Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Executive Director - Equestrian Racecourse Asset Management leads owner-side asset management strategy across the equestrian racecourse asset, coordinating with Strategy, Development, Finance, Operational Readiness, Commercial, and third-party operators to optimise performance, govern operator delivery, and preserve long-term value. Responsible for defining strategic objectives and operating principles for race days, events, hospitality, and ancillary activation; overseeing operator performance against KPIs and SLAs; challenging operator business plans and budgets; championing customer experience, sponsorships, partnerships, and brand positioning; and building a high-performing owner-side asset management capability. Requires extensive leadership experience in asset management, pre-opening/mobilisation, and governance within complex destination assets, with preference for GCC/MENA region exposure.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, real estate, sport management, hospitality, equine management, or a related discipline.
- Strong experience in equestrian, racecourse, venues, entertainment, leisure, or major event asset management and operations.
- Experience in pre-opening, operator mobilisation, business planning, and owner-side governance of complex destination assets.
- Relevant professional certifications or memberships in asset management, project management, finance, hospitality, sports management, or equestrian-related disciplines are preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in asset management, venue operations, equestrian, sports, entertainment, leisure, or related sectors.
- 5+ years in a leadership role with accountability for commercial performance, operator oversight, or major asset delivery.
- Experience in the GCC or wider MENA region preferred, with demonstrated ability to operate in complex, high-growth development environments
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