Amr Zedan

Amr F. Zedan (Arabic: عمرو زيدان; born 17 September 1974) is a US-born Saudi businessman,[1] a serial venture capital investor, and thoroughbred horse breeder.[2]

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.[3] Previously, he attended Texas A&M University.[3]

Career

He is a member of the board of directors of the Saudi Equestrian Authority.[4]

He is also Chairman of family business the Zedan Group, a Saudi engineering conglomerate headquartered in Khobar.[3]

He is also Chairman of ZedanMorgan Capital, a venture investments in Bio-Tech and Pharma.[5][6]

His Zedan Racing Stables owned Medina Spirit, who crossed the finish line first in the 2021 Kentucky Derby.[7] 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.[8][9][10] 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.[11]

Zedan is an avid polo player, and Patron of Zedan Polo team.[3]

In March 2022, Amr F. Zedan's net worth was estimated at $1.2 billion.[12]

Personal life

Zedan was born in Los Angeles, California, US.[13] He is married to HRH Princess Noor bint Asem of Jordan.[14][15]

References

  1. ^ "Preston North End: Championship club in talks with potential investors". BBC Sport. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  2. ^ Finley, Bill (20 March 2017). "New Owner Amr Zedan is Thinking Big". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d "About – Zedan Racing".
  4. ^ "Amr Zedan is revolutionizing the equestrian landscape in Saudi Arabia". Arab News.
  5. ^ "Zedan Morgan • ZedanMorgan Capital". ZedanMorgan Capital. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  6. ^ "Leadership & advisors • ZedanMorgan Capital". ZedanMorgan Capital. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  7. ^ "bargain-buy-medina-spirit-pays-off-for-zedan". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  8. ^ Suckow, Alex (21 February 2022). "Medina Spirit disqualified from 2021 Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert fined". WLKY. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  9. ^ Bonesteel, Matt (2 June 2021). "Churchill Downs suspends Bob Baffert, the embattled trainer of Medina Spirit, for two years". Washington Post. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  10. ^ Drape, Joe (21 February 2022). "Medina Spirit Stripped of 2021 Kentucky Derby Win". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  11. ^ Frakes, Jason. "What's in a name? How Medina Spirit and the Kentucky Derby horses got their names". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Amr Zedan net worth details as Saudi investor Club Takeover/Investment". pne-online.net. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  13. ^ "New Owner Amr Zedan is Thinking Big". Thoroughbred Daily News. 20 March 2017.
  14. ^ "Jordanian Princess Noor Bint Asem Marries Saudi Amr Zedan". Arabia Weddings. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  15. ^ Parker-Turner, Charlie (22 March 2022). "Chelsea bidder is married to Jordanian princess with horse racing and polo links". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
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