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Georges Barakat

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Director at Public Investment Fund (PIF)
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Georges Barakat is a Director at Saudi Arabias Public Investment Fund (PIF), where he leads retail strategy for the nations flagship real estate projects. With over 24 years of experience, he has a distinguished career in the luxury and consumer goods sectors, previously holding leadership roles at Richemont, Samsung, and LOréal across the GCC and KSA.

Described by colleagues as a charismatic and driven leader, Georges is passionate about mentorship and developing young Saudi talent within the retail industry. He is a trilingual professional, fluent in English, French, and Arabic, and has pursued executive education at both the University of Oxford and MIT Sloan School of Management.

Unique fact: Georges believes, "The traditional shopping mall model is no longer viable—consumers want experiences, not just stores. "

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Future of Retail
He is a frequent speaker on the "changing economics of retail destinations, " advocating for experience-driven ecosystems over traditional models.
Saudi's Growth Market
He actively promotes Saudi Arabia as a "global magnet for luxury" and a prime opportunity for international brands, in line with Vision 2030.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Director
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
9-2020 - 8-2023
Chief Operating Officer | Richemont Saudi Arabia LLC
Richemont
1-2018 - 9-2020
Regional Director - Alfred Dunhill Ltd (Richemont Group) - MENA, India, Turkey & Russia
Richemont
9-2014 - 1-2018
Regional Director - Samsung Home Appliances MENA
Samsung Electronics
12-2012 - 8-2014
Regional Commercial Director
L'Oréal
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Education
1994 - 1999
B.A.
Concordia University
2021 - 2021
Diploma
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
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