Makarem Sobhi Batterjee
Makarem Sobhi Batterjee | |
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| Born | 1977 (age 46–47) |
| Alma mater | London Business School |
| Occupation | President of Saudi German Hospitals (SGH) Group |
| Parent | Eng. Sobhi Batterjee...[1] |
Makarem Sobhi Batterjee (Arabic: مكارم صبحي بترجي) is a Saudi business leader, investor and entrepreneur. He is the President of Saudi German Hospitals (SGH) Group, one of the largest private hospital networks in the MENA region.[2] He also serves as the Vice President of Middle East Healthcare Company Limited (MEAHCO).[3]
Education
[edit]Batterjee holds an MBA from London Business School.
Career
[edit]Batterjee currently serves as the President of Saudi German Hospitals Group. He also holds the position of president at the family-owned Bait Al Batterjee Holding Company,[4][5] a diversified organization with investments in 25 subsidiaries and more than 12500 employees. Additionally, he is the founder and CEO of the New City Company.[6]
Batterjee is the founder and chief executive officer of Shababco Enterprises,[7][8][9] which has established the largest award-winning gym, Gold's Gym, in Saudi Arabia.[10][11] He is also the founder of Humania Capital (2005 – Present),[12][13] a healthcare investment company, owner of JanPro, a commercial cleaning brand,[14] and the founding president of the Saudi Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.[15][16]
Batterjee is a health and wellness advocate as well as a supporter of women empowerment initiatives.[17][18][19][20] On July 7, 2011, he received an honorary doctorate from the United Nations for opening the first women-only fitness centre in Saudi Arabia.[21]
Awards
[edit]Batterjee was chosen as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2008.[22] In the same year, he was selected as the Middle East Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Batterjee received the Randi Carrol Award for the establishment of the Saudi chapter of global Entrepreneurs' Organization and was named a Young Arab Leader by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum[23]
In August 2018, Gold's Gym awarded Batterjee the Gold's Gym Vision Award duringss its convention that was held in Las Vegas.[24]
In 2009, Batterjee became the youngest member and one of the few Arab members to serve on the Bretton Woods Committee.[25]
TV Appearance
[edit]Batterjee has appeared as an investor on the Arab version of the US-based reality TV show Shark Tank program since its launch in 2017.[26]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sobhi AbdulJaleel Batterjee: Keeping it in the family". ArabianBusiness.com.
- ^ "Saudi German Hospitals Group Named Official Health Partner for Kingdom's Hail Season | Al Bawaba". Al Bawaba. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Middle East Healthcare Company Limited (MEAHCO), Saudi Arabia - Key People, Directors and Officers - ZAWYA Markets, MENA Edition". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ "Batterjee: one of the largest families in Saudi Arabia". marcopolis.net. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Saudi German Hospital Group: The art of succession". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "THE NEW CITY COMPANY". Bait Al Batterjee. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "A family's mission to improve the lives of people through the business of doing good". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Healthcare provider opens first hospital in Saudi's Eastern Province". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ "A family's mission to improve the lives of people through the business of doing good". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ "Gold's Gym (US) Expands in Saudi Arabia - 24 Jul 2018". www.worldfranchiseassociates.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ "Gold's Gym Saudi Arabia wins 'Visionary of the Year' Award". Saudigazette. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ Murdoch, Adrian (20 February 2020). "MENA: IFC supports Humania with US$125m finance package". LaingBuisson News. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Saudi Batterjee-backed Investment Firm in Dubai Raises USD 109mn for Healthcare Investments". Analyzemarkets.com. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "JAN-PRO starts its operations in Saudi Arabia". Arab News. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Hospitals have always remained our strength Health care in KSA". 3 November 2014 – via PressReader.
- ^ "IFC invests $125 million to fund construction of hospitals and clinics in Egypt and Morocco". Africa Business Communities. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "President of Bait Al Batterjee celebrates World Health Day". Saudigazette. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Group Theory". The Business Year. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "جدة تشهد انطلاق أول ناد رياضي نسائي متخصص". جريدة الرياض (in Arabic). Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "الدكتواره الفخرية لمكارم صبحي بترجي". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Gold's Gym Saudi Arabia wins 'Visionary of the Year' Award". Saudigazette. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Stars of 2019 Makarem Sobhi Batterjee". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Makarem Batterjee". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ "The Master Franchisee Who Began a Fitness Revolution | Franchise Case Studies | Global Franchise". www.globalfranchisemagazine.com. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Corporate News". Arab News. 14 April 2009. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ Nagraj, Aarti (25 May 2019). "Six tips to help you succeed as an entrepreneur in the GCC". Gulf Business. Retrieved 27 July 2020.