Sharaf Al Hariri, Chairman and CEO of Hozoon
Holdings Limited (Investment group) was recently approved by The Economic Club of New York board of
trustees as the newest inductee and celebrated Centennial Society honored guest member. Mr. Al Hariri was invited to join a star
studded conference of tycoons and scions in a private VIP reception at the 453rd
lunch meeting.
A welcome speech by Mr. William C. Dudley, the Chairman of the Economic Club also
President and CEO of the Second District Federal Reserve Bank of New York,
kicked off the event with a rousing speech.
Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor, Charlie Rose delivered light entertainment while moderating
conversations about scientific advancements, challenges and developments of
tech companies, predictions and analytics of Google with Speaker & Guest of
Honor, Eric Schmidt, Executive
Chairman of Alphabet Inc. Mr. Schmidt
spoke of multiple projects in development including language translation cell
phones, 3D printers that can build whole buildings and synthetic food, as the key goal was to find solutions as to how investments can be
applied.
“New York is the financial capital of the world yet we are an evolving global science
& technology marketplace. Yesterday’s transaction of Saudi Arabia’s
public investment fund into Uber shows that the implementation of the 2030
Vision has begun, in particular, the diversification of the countries
investments as mentioned recently by HRH Mohamed Bin Salman, Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and the
originator of the countries Vision 2030.
For many years we have been successful building bridges between Saudi investors
and US businesses and proud to be part of The Economic Club of New York. We have established extensive relations with
key corporations here in the United States and we will continue to support the
implementation of Vision 2030.” said Mr. Al Hariri. “Eventually, our aim will
be not what we have achieved yesterday, but what we desire to reach, and the
mark we seek to leave which we call the company's real hereditary, the heredity
which exceeds numbers and wealth.”
Eng.
Sharaf Al Hariri serves as Chairman and CEO of Hozoon Holdings Limited. In his
capacity, he leads Hozoon’s business strategy, investment decisions, and
ventures. Mr. Al Hariri has established and directed many successful ventures
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and now operates an extensive collection of
firms in the Hozoon portfolio. He also successfully manages his family wealth
management group focused on the public equity markets in Saudi Arabia. Mr.
Sharaf Al Hariri is based in Riyadh, and travels globally and frequently to the
United States. Sharaf Al Hariri has strong
business ties in both Saudi Arabia and the United States and is committed to
pursuing projects that are beneficial to countries, investors, and partners.
Mr. Al
Hariri had the honor of ringing the opening bell of the NYSE on September 16,
2013, standing with Jeffrey Sprecher, the Chairman of NYSE.
In
addition to his business pursuits, Mr. Al Hariri is dedicated to sharing his
success with individuals and groups through his non-profit efforts. He is
especially interested in education and healthcare issues to name a few:
·
Honorary Chairman of Friends for Food Health, based in El
Salvador.
·
Saudi Disabled Children Association.
·
Major supporter for INSAN orphanage in Saudi Arabia.
·
Major sponsor of the Newmark School for Special Needs
Students located in New Jersey.
·
Supported the council for Economic Education, United States
Mr. Al
Hariri has an engineering degree from King Fahad University of petroleum,
Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
ABOUT HOZOON HOLDINGS LIMITED - http://hozoonholdings.com/businesses.php
Founded
in 2009, Hozoon Holdings Limited is a leader in sourcing opportunities in its
target sectors directly and through companies in its investment portfolio.
Renewable Energy -- Dedicated to helping the Kingdom achieve its Renewable Energy objectives. Hozoon brings together experts and
companies from the Saudi Arabia and U.S.in the area of the Renewable Energy
sector.
Specialized Businesses –
Pursues business in three local and specialized segments in the Riyadh area
through Riyadh subsidiaries,
Saudi Arabia has made a major
commitment to green energy, including a planned expenditure of over $100
billion USD by 2032 in solar energy -- targeted at generating a third of the
nation's electricity.
With its significant committed capital,
Hozoon is in the position to bridge opportunities between Saudi Arabia and the
U.S. Markets including;
·
Providing
both local and international expertise as the Saudi partner in regional
opportunities.
·
Contributing
the investment necessary to facilitate regional development and operations.
·
Hozoon's
strategies include the formation of Saudi joint ventures to provide localized
service, support, and manufacturing, as well as global capital investment
linked to Saudi opportunities.
·
Hozoon
also licenses international technology for application in the Saudi market --
although it generally looks to bring both technology and expertise to implement
project.
ABOUT
THE ECONOMIC CLUB OF NEW YORK - https://www.econclubny.org/ The
Economic Club of New York is a membership organization with members drawn from
the top executive levels of business, industry and finance. The purposes of the
Club are to promote the study and discussion of social, economic and political
questions. Founded in 1907, the club has served ever since as a major forum for
discussion on a wide range of public issues of interest to business people. The
Club is non-political, nonpartisan and nonprofit. Their membership of about 700
is drawn primarily from the senior leadership ranks of the business and
financial communities and represents a wise diversity of opinion.
PHOTO CREDIT: BRIAN STANTON PHOTO:
Standing: L-Right - Sharaf Al Hariri, Barbara M. Van Allen, and William C. Dudley.
Standing: L-Right - Sharaf Al Hariri, Barbara M. Van Allen, and William C. Dudley.
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