Hassan Jameel
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Vice Chairman
Jeddah, SA
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Hassan Jameel is Vice Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel, an internationally diversified family-owned business that was founded in Saudi Arabia by the late Abdul Latif Jameel in 1945. He heads the company’s domestic division from their affiliated headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, overseeing their automotive, real estate, land and machinery operations. Hassan is also a member of the Jameel Family’s Investment Supervisory Board, which oversees a portfolio of tech-driven investments across core sectors. JIMCO’s portfolio comprises several investments in innovative, early-stage and breakthrough ventures and technology. These include US electric car manufacturer Rivian, flying taxi developer Joby Aviation and Saudi-based tech start-up Speero. Hassan’s career in the automotive industry began at the Toyota Motor Corporation, where he gained experience in business, manufacturing, production, sales and management. He has since played a role in the Jameel family’s expansion and investment in the sector, securing key partnerships with Rivian and event organiser CoMotion. In addition, Hassan is a former Rivian board member and continues to act as an advisor to CoMotion. He is Vice Chairman of Community Jameel, an international organisation that addresses some of the most urgent challenges facing the world in the fields of education, health and climate. It collaborates with MIT and Imperial College London on several programmes to tackle these challenges. Hassan is a founding member of the Family Business Council – Gulf, which promotes the growth and development of family businesses across the Middle East and North Africa. He also holds memberships on the Dean’s Advisory Council at the MIT School of Engineering and on the University of Tokyo’s UTokyo Global Advisory Board. He holds a Master of Business Administration from London Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from Sophia University, Tokyo.
The Record
Background
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2012 — Present
Vice Chairman
Abdul Latif Jameel
Abdul Latif Jameel is a diversified business made up of independent bodies that include auto-parts manufacturing, automotive distribution, logistics, financial services, land and real estate development, renewable energy, and media services. In addition, ALJ has an active investments arm well placed as a preferred global business partner.
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2003 — Present
Vice Chairman
Community Jameel
Formed in 2003, Community Jameel continues the Jameel family's tradition of helping improve people's lives. Committed to entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation and youth, it works across six fields of development: livelihoods, arts, education, health, climate and evidence. It is active worldwide, and collaborates directly with global institutions and grassroots organisations.
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2004 — 2005
Trainee
Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation is a global automotive manufacturer with headquarters in Aichi, Japan. Based on unit sales in 2018, Toyota is ranked as the second largest car manufacturer in the world. The corporation consists of over 300,000 employees around the globe and believes in sustainable advancement through innovation and quality.
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2003 — 2004
Sales Manager
Abdul Latif Jameel
Hassan has held several positions at Abdul Latif Jameel, beginning as a Green Built Associate before being promoted to Sales Manager.
In The News
Newsfeed
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25 November 2025 · Arab News
Abdul Latif Jameel, Uber sign MoU to transform urban mobility
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16 December 2024 · Arab News
Abdul Latif Jameel Hospital celebrates 30 years
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4 September 2022 · Arab News
Jameel Fund supports critical research projects
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30 August 2022 · Imperial College London
Jameel Fund accelerates research to protect the world from respiratory diseases
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8 June 2022 · ZAWYA
Islamic Development Bank, Community Jameel, and Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab ready to...
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2 June 2022 · Arab News
Saudi-based Rivian backer ALJ invests in Indian electric scooter firm
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29 May 2022 · Arab News
Jameel Fund launches round 2 of research on coronaviruses
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9 May 2022 · Arab News
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors leads in customer experience
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8 May 2022 · Arab News
Saudi Arabia gives wings to urban air mobility
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29 March 2022 · The Boss Magazine
How Visionary Leader Hassan Jameel Steers With Purpose
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24 March 2022 · ABC Money
How Hassan Jameel Is Reinventing a “75-Year-Old Start-up†With Digitization Strategies
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Formative Years
Education
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Sophia University, Japan
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - International Business
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London Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Areas Of Focus