Colin Ralph - Cmm

Marina Director at Sela | صلة

Colin Ralph serves as Marina Director at Jeddah Yacht Club since February 2022, overseeing the Kingdom's first international superyacht facility with 91 berths and hosting prestigious events such as Formula 1 races and the America's Cup preliminary regatta. Prior to this role, Colin was General Manager at Waterfront and Marina Services for Marina Bander Al Rowdha from May 2018 to February 2022, navigating ownership transitions at a 450-berth full-service marina. Earlier experience includes Marina Operations Manager at La'ala Kuwait Real Estate Co., focusing on marina development in Sabah Al Ahmed Sea City, as well as similar roles at Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Hayling Island Sailing Club. Colin began a career in operations management with TUI Travel PLC from 2003 to 2008. Colin holds a degree in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of St Andrews.

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Sela | صلة

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Founded in 1997 as Saudi Arabia’s first FIFA-recognised player representation company, Sela has grown to be a leading organisation specialising in the sport, entertainment, culture, leisure and hospitality industries. Across these sectors, the company conceives and delivers spectacular experiences and creates iconic destinations that millions of people enjoy each year. For more than 25 years, Sela has been proud to partner with some of the world’s best- known brands to offer event management services and curate experiential moments that build engagement and connect with audiences. Within the sports marketing and commercial arena, Sela negotiated sponsorship deals for the majority of top-class Saudi Arabian football clubs and led the commercial and operational arm of the Saudi Premier League. The company has since expanded and has worked with major sports properties, including Formula E, SuperCoppa, Supercopa de España, World Wrestling Entertainment, World Boxing Super Series, and the World Chess Championships. As the company accelerates its growth and international expansion plans, Sela’s team of dedicated experts provide end-to-end solutions, from master planning to engineering; concept development, audio, video, visualisation; research and patenting; and creating and monetising a brands and IPs. The company has built and put together stunning destinations and events with highly experienced professionals who handle all aspects of operations and management to make the visitor experience unforgettable. Sela’s experiences have welcomed more than 40 million visitors. Its experiential excellence includes Jeddah Superdome – the world’s largest geodesic dome; Boulevard Riyadh City – the biggest entertainment hub in Saudi Arabia; Boulevard World – with its 10 global zones; as well as Via Riyadh, the city's newest luxury multipurpose venue and the stunning Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina.


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