Board of Directors

Mr. Abdullah Khaled AlZamel
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Abdullah Khaled AlZamel, Chairman of the Board of Cultural Assets Group – عبدالله خالد الزامل رئيس مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
Abdullah Khaled AlZamel serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cultural Assets Group, where he leads the endeavors of the Board and guides the Group’s strategic direction, supporting its long-term directions to develop an integrated ecosystem that contributes to the growth of the Kingdom’s cultural and creative economy.

Alongside his role at the Group, Abdullah holds leadership positions in the investment and entrepreneurship sector. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Raz Amwal, and is a founding partner and Board member of Raz Group, which specializes in venture building and enabling entrepreneurs.

He is also trusted by several leading companies and government entities, providing advisory support on national initiatives and transformational projects. Through his leadership, he brings together financial expertise, cultural vision, and strategic leadership, strengthening his role as one of the voices contributing to the advancement of Saudi Arabia’s cultural and creative economy.
Princess Tarfah Fahad Al Saud
Vice Chair of the Board 
Princess Tarfah Fahad Al Saud, Vice Chair of the Board of Cultural Assets Group – الأميرة طرفة فهد آل سعود نائب رئيس مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
Princess Tarfah Bint Fahad Al Saud is a cultural leader, curator, and multidisciplinary creative with over a decade of experience shaping Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape.

Her work spans cultural heritage curation, human-led experience design, creative strategy, cultural programming, and visual arts. She currently serves as Cultural Heritage Assets Curation Director at a government entity, where she has also held a series of senior creative and advisory roles. Earlier in her career, she worked at the Misk Art Institute during its establishment phase, as well as with several international studios, and a number of film and creative production initiatives.

Her own artistic practice, combined with a background in art therapy and coaching, shapes Tarfa's multidisciplinary approach to the cultural landscape and her support for creative communities. Her work is driven by a commitment to innovative approaches, fostering human connection, and exploring cultural identity.
Eng. Adnan Abdulrahman AlMansour
Board Member 
Eng. Adnan Abdulrahman AlMansour, Board Member of Cultural Assets Group – المهندس عدنان عبدالرحمن المنصور عضو مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
Eng. Adnan Al Mansour brings over 45 years of executive and advisory experience in engineering, quality management, strategic planning, and leadership.

He began his career as a Projects Engineer at the Ministry of Finance before serving for more than two decades at the Saudi Electricity Company, where he held the role of Deputy General Manager for Executive Affairs.

He later served as CEO of Zamil Steel, leading the company through a significant phase of growth and industrial development. Today, he continues to contribute as a senior consultant and as an active board and committee member across listed companies, public entities, and nonprofit organizations. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and has completed executive programs at Ashridge and Stanford University.
Dr. Obaid Saad AlMotairy
Board Member
Dr. Obaid Saad AlMotairy, Board Member of Cultural Assets Group – الدكتور عبيد سعد المطيري عضو مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
Dr. Obaid Saad Almotairy is an experienced governance, audit, and financial oversight professional with more than 30 years of leadership across higher education, corporate boards, audit committees, and national regulatory bodies. He is widely recognized for his expertise in board governance, IFRS, internal controls, financial reporting quality, and risk and compliance frameworks. Dr. Almotairy currently serves as Vice President of Al Yamamah University and has held several senior academic leadership roles, including Founding Dean of the Business School at Sulaiman Al Rajhi University. His board and committee experience includes positions at Naqi Water Company, Al Rajhi International for Investment, EMKAN, Neoleap, and Al-Watania Poultry. He holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Essex.
Mr. Bassam Mohammed AlWabel
Board Member
Mr. Bassam Mohammed AlWabel, Board Member of Cultural Assets Group – بسام محمد الوابل عضو مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
Bassam Alwabel is a finance and investment leader with broad experience across banking, government transformation, venture building, and private equity. His career spans leadership and advisory roles in both the public and private sectors, including the Ministry of Economy and Planning, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and Riyad Bank. He has also co-founded and supported multiple ventures and investment platforms, including Growth Square Investment Co., The Space Co. Ltd., and Rimthan, while serving as Vice Chairman of the Board of Raz Pre-IPO Fund. Bassam holds an MSc in Finance from Johns Hopkins University and a BBA in Finance from AlYamamah University, graduating magna cum laude.
Eng. Bassam Murad Alrefi
Board Member
Mr. Bassam Mohammed AlWabel, Board Member of Cultural Assets Group – بسام محمد الوابل عضو مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
 Bassam Alrefi is a founding partner with deep expertise in experience strategy, immersive technology, and end-to-end delivery across the cultural and creative industries. He currently serves as a Board member at Cultural Assets Group, where he supports overall strategy and portfolio growth across museums, destinations, and intellectual property platforms. Prior to this, he co-founded Backyard Symphony and helped build it into a leading Saudi experiential company, delivering more than 250 projects for 48+ clients across 20 sectors. He began his career at Saudi Aramco and holds a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from University College Dublin.
Mr. Abdullah Khaled AlZamel
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Abdullah Khaled AlZamel, Chairman of the Board of Cultural Assets Group – عبدالله خالد الزامل رئيس مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
Abdullah Al-Zamel chairs Cultural Assets Group, advancing Saudi Arabia’s cultural and creative industries through innovative investments and strategic M&As. He champions local talent, activates cultural assets, and preserves heritage while building sectors that reflect the Kingdom’s identity and global vision.
As CEO of Raz Amwal, he steers strategic investments that strengthen Saudi Arabia’s financial sector and drive economic growth. He is also co-founder and board member of Raz Group, a venture-building firm that has empowered hundreds of entrepreneurs and manages a portfolio of 150+ companies.
Trusted by top corporations and government entities, Abdullah advises on national initiatives and transformative projects. His unique mix of financial acumen, cultural vision, and strategic leadership positions him as a leading voice shaping Saudi Arabia’s business and cultural future.
Princess Tarfah Fahad Al Saud
Vice Chair of the Board
Princess Tarfah Fahad Al Saud, Vice Chair of the Board of Cultural Assets Group – الأميرة طرفة فهد آل سعود نائب رئيس مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
Princess Tarfah Bint Fahad Al Saud is a cultural leader, curator, and multidisciplinary creative with over a decade of experience shaping Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape. Her work spans cultural heritage curation, human-led experience design, creative strategy, cultural programming, and visual arts. She currently serves as Cultural Heritage Assets Curation Director at Diriyah Gate Development Authority, where she has also held a series of senior creative and advisory roles. Earlier in her career, she worked at the Misk Art Institute during its establishment phase, as well as with Balich Wonder Studio and several film and creative production initiatives. Her own artistic practice, combined with a background in art therapy and coaching, shapes Tarfa's multidisciplinary approach to the cultural landscape and her support for creative communities. Her work is driven by a commitment to innovative approaches, fostering human connection, and exploring cultural identity.
Eng. Adnan Abdulrahman AlMansour
Board Member
Eng. Adnan Abdulrahman AlMansour, Board Member of Cultural Assets Group – المهندس عدنان عبدالرحمن المنصور عضو مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
Eng. Adnan Al Mansour brings over 45 years of executive and advisory experience in engineering, quality management, strategic planning, and leadership. He began his career as a Projects Engineer at the Ministry of Finance before serving for more than two decades at the Saudi Electricity Company, where he held the role of Deputy General Manager for Executive Affairs. He later served as CEO of Zamil Steel, leading the company through a significant phase of growth and industrial development. Today, he continues to contribute as a senior consultant and as an active board and committee member across listed companies, public entities, and nonprofit organizations. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and has completed executive programs at Ashridge and Stanford University.
Dr. Obaid Saad AlMotairy
Board Member
Dr. Obaid Saad AlMotairy, Board Member of Cultural Assets Group – الدكتور عبيد سعد المطيري عضو مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
Dr. Obaid Saad Almotairy is an experienced governance, audit, and financial oversight professional with more than 30 years of leadership across higher education, corporate boards, audit committees, and national regulatory bodies. He is widely recognized for his expertise in board governance, IFRS, internal controls, financial reporting quality, and risk and compliance frameworks. Dr. Almotairy currently serves as Vice President of Al Yamamah University and has held several senior academic leadership roles, including Founding Dean of the Business School at Sulaiman Al Rajhi University. His board and committee experience includes positions at Naqi Water Company, Al Rajhi International for Investment, EMKAN, Neoleap, and Al-Watania Poultry. He holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Essex.
Mr. Bassam Mohammed AlWabel
Board Member
Mr. Bassam Mohammed AlWabel, Board Member of Cultural Assets Group – بسام محمد الوابل عضو مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
Bassam Alwabel is a finance and investment leader with broad experience across banking, government transformation, venture building, and private equity. His career spans leadership and advisory roles in both the public and private sectors, including the Ministry of Economy and Planning, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and Riyad Bank. He has also co-founded and supported multiple ventures and investment platforms, including Growth Square Investment Co., The Space Co. Ltd., and Rimthan, while serving as Vice Chairman of the Board of Raz Pre-IPO Fund. Bassam holds an MSc in Finance from Johns Hopkins University and a BBA in Finance from AlYamamah University, graduating magna cum laude.
Eng. Bassam Murad Alrefi
Board Member
Mr. Bassam Mohammed AlWabel, Board Member of Cultural Assets Group – بسام محمد الوابل عضو مجلس إدارة مجموعة الأصول الثقافية
 Bassam Alrefi is a founding partner with deep expertise in experience strategy, immersive technology, and end-to-end delivery across the cultural and creative industries. He currently serves as a Board member at Cultural Assets Group, where he supports overall strategy and portfolio growth across museums, destinations, and intellectual property platforms. Prior to this, he co-founded Backyard Symphony and helped build it into a leading Saudi experiential company, delivering more than 250 projects for 48+ clients across 20 sectors. He began his career at Saudi Aramco and holds a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from University College Dublin.