Saud Kidwai

Saud Kidwai is a seasoned professional in the luxury hospitality sector, currently serving as the Regional Account Director for Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia Regions at Absheron Hotel Group since January 2024. Previous experience includes a role as Senior Business Development Manager at a Confidential Luxury Hospitality company, where Saud managed corporate and travel accounts for high-ranking executives and catered to High Net Worth Individuals. Prior positions include Manager of Global Sales for Marriott International, focused on the Saudi Arabian market, and Global Relationship Manager at Jumeirah Group, driving outbound sales and business development. Earlier roles at Hilton involved managing key corporate accounts and marketing efforts, contributing to a robust background in luxury hospitality sales and account management. Saud's educational credentials encompass a Certificate Program in Hotel Revenue Management from Cornell University and a degree in Hotel Revenue Management from Eastern Mediterranean University.