Rafal Ridha

Rafal Ridha is an accomplished professional in the field of architecture and design, currently serving as Associate Director of Hospitality ID at Diriyah Gate Development Authority since October 2023. Prior experience includes a role as Projects Director at Roya International Hospitality & Leisure Consultants LLC, where Rafal was seconded from VERSANTS Design, where Rafal held the position of Design Director from December 2020 to October 2023. Rafal's career also encompasses leadership positions, such as Managing Director at Global Eclectic Interiors Design and Head of Design at Al Nahdha Investment, where Rafal was engaged in creating design briefs and presentations to clients. Earlier roles include Senior Design Manager at Abu Dhabi Capital Group and Design Development Architect at WS Atkins, all demonstrating strong capabilities in team leadership, client relations, and design execution. Rafal's academic background features credentials from the University of Cambridge in Sustainable Leadership and other leadership programs, complemented by a B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Baghdad.