Amr Zedan Explained
Amr F. Zedan (born 17 September 1974) is a Saudi Arabian businessman, a serial venture capital investor,[1] thoroughbred horse breeder, and the Chairman of the Saudi Polo Federation.[2] [3] [4] [5]
Education
Zedan obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering management with a minor in electrical/digital engineering from the University of the Pacific, Stockton, California. Previously, he attended Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
Career
He is Chairman of the Saudi Polo Federation.[2] [6] and a member of the board of directors of the Saudi Supreme Equestrian Authority.[7]
He is also Chairman of family business the Zedan Group,[8] [9] a Saudi engineering conglomerate headquartered in Khobar.[10]
He is also Chairman of ZedanMorgan[11] Capital a top tier venture investments in Bio-Tech and Pharma based in New York.[12] [13]
His Zedan Racing Stables owned Medina Spirit, who crossed the finish line first in the 2021 Kentucky Derby.[14] [15] However, the horse tested positive for betamethasone after the race (and in a split sample test), which is prohibited at any level on race day. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission made the final decision to disqualify the horse on February 21, 2022.[16] [17] [18] Medina Spirit died on December 6, 2021 during a workout at Santa Anita of an apparent heart attack. A necropsy examining the sudden death was inconclusive. Medina Spirit's ashes are interred at Old Friends's Nikki Bacharach Memorial Garden in Georgetown, Kentucky. Medina Spirit was named for Zedan's home city of Medina.[19]
Zedan is an avid polo player, and Patron of Zedan Polo team.[20]
In March 2022, Amr F. Zedan's net-worth was estimated at $1.2 billion.[21] [22]
Personal life
Zedan was born in Los Angeles, California.[23] He is married to HRH Princess Noor bint Asem of Jordan.[24]
Notes and References
- Web site: About – Zedan Racing . 2024-01-30 . en-US.
- Web site: Saudi Polo Federation . 2024-01-30 . en-US.
- Web site: Amr Zedan, Chairman of the Saudi Polo Federation on the importance of sport in the kingdom. 2 May 2021. BURO.. en.
- Web site: Amr Zedan is revolutionizing the equestrian landscape in Saudi Arabia. Arab News.
- Web site: الاتحاد السعودي للبولو . 2022-06-30 . en-US.
- Web site: عن الاتحاد – الاتحاد السعودي للبولو. 2021-05-20. en-US.
- Web site: 2021-02-04. Amr Zedan is revolutionizing the equestrian landscape in Saudi Arabia. 2021-05-20. Arab News. en.
- Web site: Home - ZEDAN GROUP . 2024-01-30 . en-US.
- Web site: ZEDAN – Your Partner of Choice in Saudi Arabia. 2021-05-20. en-US.
- Web site: About – Zedan Racing.
- Web site: Zedan Morgan • ZedanMorgan Capital . 2024-01-30 . ZedanMorgan Capital . en-US.
- Web site: Zedan Morgan • ZedanMorgan Capital . 2022-06-30 . ZedanMorgan Capital . en-US.
- Web site: Leadership & advisors • ZedanMorgan Capital . 2022-06-30 . ZedanMorgan Capital . en-US.
- Web site: Zedan Racing – Thoroughbred Racing Stable of Amr F. Zedan.
- Web site: bargain-buy-medina-spirit-pays-off-for-zedan. 2 May 2021. www.bloodhorse.com.
- Web site: Suckow. Alex. 2022-02-21. Medina Spirit disqualified from 2021 Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert fined. 2022-02-21. WLKY. en.
- News: Bonesteel . Matt . Churchill Downs suspends Bob Baffert, the embattled trainer of Medina Spirit, for two years . Washington Post . June 2, 2021 . June 2, 2021.
- News: Drape. Joe. 2022-02-21. Medina Spirit Stripped of 2021 Kentucky Derby Win. en-US. The New York Times. 2022-02-21. 0362-4331.
- Web site: Frakes. Jason. What's in a name? How Medina Spirit and the Kentucky Derby horses got their names. 2 May 2021. The Courier-Journal. en-US.
- Web site: About – Zedan Racing. 2021-05-20. en-US.
- Web site: 2021-05-03 . What is Amr Zedan's Net Worth? Learn all the Details of His Wealth and Earnings Here . 2022-06-30 . Glamour Fame . en.
- Web site: Amr Zedan net worth details as Saudi investor makes Chelsea bid . 2022-03-26 . www.nationalworld.com . en.
- Web site: New Owner Amr Zedan is Thinking Big. 20 March 2017. TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.
- Web site: 7 April 2021. Jordanian Princess Noor Bint Asem Marries Saudi Amr Zedan. 2 May 2021. Arabia Weddings. en.