BinDawood Holding is a leading retail company listed on the Saudi Exchange. It operates two major brands, Danube and BinDawood stores, with 96 locations, including one in Bahrain. The company owns a majority stake in the tech business “International App Company,” the sole operator of the BinDawood and Danube apps, and Ykone, the world’s third-largest influencer marketing company. Additionally, BinDawood Holding owns a distribution business and operates a retail pharmaceutical business. The company has also granted franchise rights to operate BinDawood stores in Qatar. It is one of the MENA region's largest retail operators, offering supermarkets, hypermarkets, and express stores with a wide range of international food and grocery items.
Academic & Professional Recognitions:
Bachelor's degree in International Business Administration from King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia (2006)
Organizational Leadership Program from the University of Cambridge, England (2015)
Executive Leadership Program from Columbia Business School (2016-2017)
Current Memberships:
Board Member, BinDawood Holding, KSA
Board Member, BinDawood Trading Company, KSA
Board Member, Red Sea Mall Company, KSA
Board Member, International Application Trading Company, KSA
Board Member, First Commercial Application Company, KSA
Board Member, Future Retail for Information Technology, KSA
Board Member, Future Retail Tech France, Ykone Italy, Ykone Germany, Ykone Asia
Board Member, Ghalia Loyalty Management for Commercial Services, KSA
Current Executive Positions:
Chief Executive Officer, Danube Company for Foodstuffs and Commodities
Chief Executive Officer, BinDawood Superstores Company
Chief Executive Officer, BinDawood Holding Company
Awards:
Ahmad AR BinDawood has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and strategic direction of BinDawood Holding, leveraging his extensive experience in retail management and business development. He was awarded with Masterclass CEO of the Year Award issued by Saudi Top Achiever Awards in 2019.