Hassan Jameel

Hassan Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel is an influential Saudi businessman known for serving as Vice Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel, one of the largest automotive distributors globally. Abdul Latif Jameel specializes in distributing Toyota and Lexus vehicles across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. Beyond the automotive sector, the conglomerate is invested in energy, financial services, environmental solutions, real estate, and electronics.

In addition to overseeing a vast business empire, Hassan dedicates significant time to philanthropy and humanitarian causes, notably through leadership in the Jameel Community Foundation (Community Jameel). Through this philanthropic entity, he promotes initiatives targeting poverty alleviation, healthcare improvements, and artistic support.

He’s fluent in Japanese and deeply passionate about collecting fine arts.

Born into a prominent Saudi family on October 22, 1988, Hassan Jameel is the grandson of influential Saudi businessman Abdul Latif Jameel. As the middle son of Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel, Hassan experienced international exposure from an early age. Pursuing higher education abroad, he attended Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, in 2001 and later completed his studies with a Master’s degree from the prestigious London Business School.

In 2012, Hassan Jameel married Tunisian art critic and artist Lina Lazaar; however, the couple eventually parted ways. Since 2017, Jameel has gained attention for his high-profile relationship with Barbadian singer Rihanna. Previously, he reportedly dated British supermodel Naomi Campbell. In addition to his native Arabic, Hassan is fluent in both Japanese and English.

– Hassan has significant experience with Toyota, having completed training at the company’s headquarters in Japan in 2004.

– Under Hassan’s leadership, Abdul Latif Jameel ventures beyond automotive industries into renewable energy, financial services, electronic goods distribution, and real estate development.

– He serves on the Global Advisory Board for the University of Tokyo.

– Hassan actively supports artists and engages heavily with renowned artistic institutes such as London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

– He co-founded road-safety awareness initiatives and sponsored Saudi football tournaments, including the Abdul Latif Jameel League.

– Appointed as the Vice Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel, one of the largest global distributors of Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

– Played a significant role in expanding the company’s activities beyond automotive sectors to include renewable energy, financial solutions, real estate, and electronics.

– Became a central figure in Saudi philanthropic efforts as the President of Community Jameel organization, contributing to poverty reduction and healthcare enhancements.

– Has contributed significantly to promoting and sponsoring cultural and artistic expression and collaborates regularly with leading global cultural institutions.

– Supported sport-related endeavors within Saudi Arabia through sponsorship and promotion of the country’s professional football league.

Hassan Jameel is known not only for his commercial acumen and entrepreneurial spirit but also for his dedication to philanthropy, arts, and social responsibility initiatives. Community Jameel’s notable accomplishment includes the “Bab Rizq Jameel” initiative, which significantly focuses on youth empowerment, skill development, and job creation opportunities.