Rodolfo Illa has joined Qiddiya as Director of Partnerships, taking on responsibility for developing strategic partnerships across the organisation in Saudi Arabia. Illa announced the appointment on LinkedIn, describing the move as both a privilege and a responsibility.
In his new role, Illa will work to build strategic partnerships, strengthen collaboration across the wider ecosystem, and support the growth of the Saudi supply chain. He also said he will contribute to the delivery of Qiddiya, which forms part of the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.
Partnerships to support Qiddiya’s development
According to Illa, his priorities include creating strategic partnerships that encourage collaboration between stakeholders involved in the project. He also highlighted the importance of supporting the continued development of Saudi Arabia’s supply chain.
Illa said he looks forward to contributing to the delivery of Qiddiya through partnerships that bring organisations together and support the destination’s long term development.
Experienced business development leader
According to Illa’s professional profile, he brings more than 25 years of experience in business development and industrial management. His background includes partnership development, stakeholder engagement, negotiations, business planning, feasibility studies, and defining key performance indicators.
Before joining Qiddiya, Illa served as Middle East Business Development Manager at FCC Construction from July 2019 to June 2026. He previously held senior business development and general management positions across Saudi Arabia and Spain.
Supporting Saudi Vision 2030
In announcing the appointment, Illa described Qiddiya as one of the world’s iconic giga projects. He said the destination reflects a vision for the future of entertainment, sports, culture, and tourism in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
He also thanked those who had supported his professional journey and said he was looking forward to the opportunities ahead.
