Amr Zedan
Amr F. Zedan (born 17 September 1974) is a Saudi Arabian businessman, a serial venture capital investor, Thoroughbred horse breeder, and the president of the Saudi Arabian Polo Association.[1][2][3]
Official positions[]
- Chairman of the Saudi Polo Federation.[4]
- Member of the board of directors of the Saudi Supreme Equestrian Authority.[5]
Business ventures[]
Zedan is the Chairman of family business the Zedan Group,[6] a Saudi Engineering Conglomerate headquartered in Khobar.[7]
His Zedan Racing Stables owned Medina Spirit, the winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby.[3][8] Medina Spirit is named for Zedan's home city of Medina.[9] The Kentucky Derby win came only five years after Zedan Racing Stables was started. Also he is an avid polo player, and Patron of Zedan Polo team.[10]
Net-worth[]
Amr F. Zedan's net-worth is estimated at $400 million.[11]
Alma Mater[]
- University of the Pacific, Stockton, California.[7]
- Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.[7]
Personal life[]
Zedan was born in Los Angeles, California.[12]
He is married to Princess Noor bint Asem of Jordan.[13]
References[]
- ^ "Amr Zedan, Chairman of the Saudi Polo Federation on the importance of sport in the kingdom". BURO. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "Amr Zedan is revolutionizing the equestrian landscape in Saudi Arabia". Arab News.
- ^ a b "Zedan Racing – Thoroughbred Racing Stable of Amr F. Zedan".
- ^ "عن الاتحاد – الاتحاد السعودي للبولو". Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Amr Zedan is revolutionizing the equestrian landscape in Saudi Arabia". Arab News. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "ZEDAN – Your Partner of Choice in Saudi Arabia". Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ a b c "About – Zedan Racing".
- ^ "bargain-buy-medina-spirit-pays-off-for-zedan". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ Frakes, Jason. "What's in a name? How Medina Spirit and the Kentucky Derby horses got their names". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "About – Zedan Racing". Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Amr Zedan Biography, Age, Businesses and Net Worth". Contents101. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "New Owner Amr Zedan is Thinking Big". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. 20 March 2017.
- ^ "Jordanian Princess Noor Bint Asem Marries Saudi Amr Zedan". Arabia Weddings. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- Horse breeders
- 1974 births
- Saudi Arabian businesspeople
- Living people