Yousef Albitar

COO & Head of Projects at YAX

Speaker

Yousef Albitar is a dynamic events and operations executive with more than a decade of experience across Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving events industry. As COO & Head of Projects of YAX – Your Amazing Xperience, he plays a central role in shaping the company’s operational strategy and expanding its capabilities across guest operations, event staffing, and recruitment.

Yousef has led the delivery of more than 500 projects, including major entertainment, sporting, cultural, and government events throughout the Kingdom. His leadership extends beyond project delivery: he is deeply committed to creating meaningful career opportunities, developing young talent, and building high-performing teams capable of delivering at scale. Through structured recruitment, training, and operational development, he continues to raise service standards while supporting the growth and professionalization of Saudi Arabia’s events workforce.

Recognized as the Young Achiever of the Year 2025 and named among the world’s Top 50 Most Influential Event Professionals, Yousef is driven by a passion for people, operational excellence, and lasting impact. His ambition is not only to deliver exceptional experiences, but also to develop the next generation of industry leaders and contribute to the continued growth of the Kingdom’s events sector.