Loay Nazer

Loay Hisham Nazer is a distinguished businessman and sports administrator with tremendous influence in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare and athletics scenes. Known for bridging cultural gaps through global advocacy, Nazer has frequently represented Saudi views internationally, notably speaking about entrepreneurship, healthcare reforms, globalization, and policy strategies.

Loay’s versatile career spans from founding successful healthcare ventures to assuming top roles in Saudi sports management. His contributions are marked not only by financial success but also by continuous efforts in public engagement and diplomacy.

Loay Nazer has been a devoted Liverpool FC supporter for decades, alongside passionately backing Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad club.

Born on January 1, 1965, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Loay is the son of influential Saudi political figure Hisham Nazer, who has served as Minister of Planning and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. Growing up in a well-established environment, Loay completed his primary and secondary education in Saudi Arabia before heading to the United States. He enrolled at the University of California in Los Angeles, graduating in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He pursued higher education further, achieving a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 1989 and an honorary doctorate in Humanitarian Letters from Goodwin College in 2005.

Loay Nazer prefers maintaining his private life discreet. Unconfirmed sources report that he is married and has three children: Lana (born 1990), Hisham (born 1992), and Tan (born 1997).

His uncle Abdel Fattah Nazer is notably remembered as an influential administrative figure within Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad football club.

– He is an ardent football fan, particularly devoted to Al-Ittihad Saudi Club and Liverpool FC.

– Loay actively practices golfing, running, and cycling.

– He is highly regarded nationally and internationally for his contributions to the healthcare and sporting sectors.

Loay Nazer’s career has featured several remarkable achievements, notably:

– **1991:** Founded Nazer Holding, a leading Saudi conglomerate specializing in healthcare equipment, consultancy, and oil and gas equipment investments.

– **2006:** Selected from among 3,500 global candidates to join the prestigious “Young Global Leaders” network, an international organization dedicated to developing leadership capabilities among young professionals.

– **2007 & 2010:** Twice appointed to serve on the Saudi Health Insurance Cooperative Council, promoting healthcare policy improvements nationwide and leading negotiations for substantial industry advancements.

– **2010:** Recognized again by the World Economic Forum among “Young Global Leaders” and became a fellow at the Aspen Institute for Middle East Leadership.

– Featured in the “100 Most Influential Alumni” list from the Anderson School of Management at the University of California.

– **2011:** Became Chairman of Bupa Arabia, a Saudi joint-stock company focusing on medical insurance, strengthening healthcare services throughout Saudi society.

– **2012:** Appointed Chairman of Jeddah Marketing Board, contributing significantly to the city’s economic and commercial growth.

– **2013:** Selected as President of the Saudi Judo Federation and later served as Vice President of the Saudi Olympic Committee, significantly developing Saudi sports at the administrative level.

– **2016:** Appointed as a board member for the National Unified Procurement Company for Medical Supplies (NUPCO), and Chairman of the Advisory Council for King Abdullah Medical City in Mecca, a leading Saudi specialty healthcare institution.

– **2018:** Nominated as President of Al-Ittihad Saudi Football Club succeeding Nawaf Al-Muqairen.

Loay Nazer is frequently requested globally to speak on healthcare policy, globalization, and economic diplomacy related to Saudi Arabia. He takes considerable pride in international dialogue, aiming to strengthen Saudi relationships worldwide through knowledge exchange and collaboration.