Lead Events

About Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi capital, represents the next generation of national aviation, redefining the future of air travel. As a digitally native airline, Riyadh Air is committed to transforming Saudi Arabia into a premier global aviation and trade hub, connecting the Kingdom to over 100 international destinations. With a vision to lead the industry, the airline combines innovation, premium service, and strategic growth to establish itself as a key player in the global aviation landscape.

Role Overview

Are you a visionary events professional with a passion for crafting extraordinary experiences that elevate brands and captivate audiences? As the Lead Events at Riyadh Air, you will spearhead the airline’s global events portfolio, designing and executing impactful event strategies that reinforce our premium brand positioning while advancing corporate, commercial, and marketing objectives. This role is pivotal in shaping Riyadh Air’s global presence through high-profile international events, exhibitions, executive engagements, route launches, sponsorship activations, and corporate experiences that showcase the airline’s excellence on the world stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Event Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive event strategies aligned with Riyadh Air’s brand vision, ensuring each initiative delivers measurable business impact and enhances customer engagement.
• End-to-End Event Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and post-event evaluation of large-scale international events, from concept development to final delivery, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional attendee experiences.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Commercial, Marketing, Brand, Corporate Affairs, airport partners, external agencies, and suppliers to align event objectives with business goals and maintain a consistent premium brand experience across all touchpoints.
• Budget and Resource Management: Own event budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and implement governance frameworks to ensure cost-effective delivery without compromising quality or brand standards.
• Agency and Supplier Oversight: Lead relationships with external vendors, agencies, and partners, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to Riyadh Air’s high standards of excellence.
• Innovation and Best Practices: Introduce cutting-edge tools, technologies, and industry best practices to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and the overall effectiveness of event execution.
• Performance Analysis and ROI Measurement: Utilize market insights, audience trends, and performance data to assess event success, measure return on investment, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and future growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile

To excel in this role, you will bring a minimum of five years of progressive experience in event management, brand activations, experiential marketing, corporate events, or related fields, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale international events in complex stakeholder environments. Your expertise should span end-to-end event delivery, agency and supplier management, and budget ownership, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and brand integrity.

While experience in aviation, tourism, hospitality, luxury brands, government, or internationally recognized organizations is highly desirable, we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a passion for creating world-class experiences. As a leader in Riyadh Air’s global expansion, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of air travel—bring your expertise, creativity, and drive to redefine what it means to fly.