MEET THE JUDGES
Meet the distinguished panel of judges for the Saudi Event Awards 2025! We've assembled an exceptional group of industry veterans whose expertise spans decades of event excellence. These thought leaders will bring their unparalleled insights to evaluate each nomination.
Join us in welcoming these industry champions who will help celebrate excellence in Saudi's events sector.
Abdullah Al-Eesa
Head of Events
SIDF - Saudi Industrial Development Fund
Cecilia Pitre
Cultural & Creative Projects Consultant Executive Producer
TOADA
Claire Derrick
Founding Director & Academy Principal
The Event Academy
Craig Borthwick
Partner
Lightblue
Dr. Eihab H. Abou-Rokbah
CEO
Saudi Entertainment & Event Management Academy
Fuad Al Bulushi
Director of Sales
OCEC - Oman Conferences & Exhibition Centre
James Morgan
Principal Consultant
James Morgan Associates
Mark Satchell
Managing Director
Hoist
Mashary A Alkhayyat
Chairman of Advisory Committee
Saudi Exhibitions and Conferences Association (SECA)
Mayada Maged
Managing Partner
Staff Arabia HRO Group
Naji Hadda
Regional Director
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry
Thomas Staunton
Expert Advisor - cAA Portas
MAICD