Olivier Harnisch

Olivier Harnisch serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at the Public Investment Fund (PIF) since 2019, where Olivier also holds the position of CEO of a PIF portfolio company and Head of Hospitality. Additionally, Olivier is a Board Member at Saudi Airlines Catering Company, RAK Hospitality Holding LLC, and Gulf Hotels Group, while founding and leading Lunasole Hospitality, a consultancy focused on maximizing returns on hospitality investments. Olivier held advisory roles with the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and Qiddiya, and served as a Senior Strategy Advisor until 2023. With extensive experience in the hospitality sector, Olivier's previous role includes CEO of Emaar Hospitality Group from 2016 to 2019. Olivier's academic qualifications comprise multiple degrees in business and management from institutions such as the University of London and ISC Paris, alongside specialized training in hotel real estate and asset management.