Walid Freiha

Development Director and Portfolio Development Lead

Walid Freiha is an architect and real estate development executive with over 27 years of experience, including 25 years in Saudi Arabia's built environment. Having worked with developers, consultants, main contractors and façade contractors, he brings a comprehensive understanding of how design ambition, commercial priorities, regulatory requirements and construction realities shape the built environment. His experience spans major mixed-use developments, infrastructure, public realm, cultural and community assets, and complex development portfolios. His career includes senior roles with Diriyah Company, JLL, Assystem Radicon and AECOM, contributing to landmark projects and programmes including Diriyah, KAFD, SPARK, Misk City and major government developments. With extensive knowledge of the Saudi market, he specialises in bridging development strategy and execution through governance, procurement, design coordination, risk management and stakeholder alignment, and has led multidisciplinary teams of Saudi, regional and international professionals.