{"id":42658,"date":"2023-07-24T23:00:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T20:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=42658"},"modified":"2026-03-28T03:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T00:44:08","slug":"audi-saudi-arabia-welcomes-new-general-manager-simon-horabin-marking-a-new-era-of-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/audi-saudi-arabia-welcomes-new-general-manager-simon-horabin-marking-a-new-era-of-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Audi Saudi Arabia Welcomes New General Manager, Simon Horabin, Marking a New Era of Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Audi Saudi Arabia welcomes Simon Horabin as the new General Manager, marking a new transformative era of leadership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mohammed Raffa, CEO of SAMACO Motors, expresses confidence in Mr. Horabin\u2019s leadership and highlights the significance of his exceptional talent.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629-\u062a\u0631\u062d\u0628-22\u0633\u064a\u0645\u0648\u0646-\u0647\u0648\u0631\u0627\u0628\u064a\u064622-\u0645\u062f\u064a\u0631-\u0639\u0627\u0645-\u0644\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0629-\u0627\u0644\u062a\u062c\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0629-Audi-_ssict_1023_1280.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629-\u062a\u0631\u062d\u0628-22\u0633\u064a\u0645\u0648\u0646-\u0647\u0648\u0631\u0627\u0628\u064a\u064622-\u0645\u062f\u064a\u0631-\u0639\u0627\u0645-\u0644\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0629-\u0627\u0644\u062a\u062c\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0629-Audi-_ssict_1023_1280-818x1024.webp\" alt=\"\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629 \u062a\u0631\u062d\u0628 \u0633\u064a\u0645\u0648\u0646 \u0647\u0648\u0631\u0627\u0628\u064a\u0646 \u0645\u062f\u064a\u0631 \u0639\u0627\u0645 \u0644\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u062c\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0629 Audi _ssict_1023_1280\" class=\"wp-image-42659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629-\u062a\u0631\u062d\u0628-22\u0633\u064a\u0645\u0648\u0646-\u0647\u0648\u0631\u0627\u0628\u064a\u064622-\u0645\u062f\u064a\u0631-\u0639\u0627\u0645-\u0644\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0629-\u0627\u0644\u062a\u062c\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0629-Audi-_ssict_1023_1280-818x1024.webp 818w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629-\u062a\u0631\u062d\u0628-22\u0633\u064a\u0645\u0648\u0646-\u0647\u0648\u0631\u0627\u0628\u064a\u064622-\u0645\u062f\u064a\u0631-\u0639\u0627\u0645-\u0644\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0629-\u0627\u0644\u062a\u062c\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0629-Audi-_ssict_1023_1280-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629-\u062a\u0631\u062d\u0628-22\u0633\u064a\u0645\u0648\u0646-\u0647\u0648\u0631\u0627\u0628\u064a\u064622-\u0645\u062f\u064a\u0631-\u0639\u0627\u0645-\u0644\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0629-\u0627\u0644\u062a\u062c\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0629-Audi-_ssict_1023_1280-768x961.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629-\u062a\u0631\u062d\u0628-22\u0633\u064a\u0645\u0648\u0646-\u0647\u0648\u0631\u0627\u0628\u064a\u064622-\u0645\u062f\u064a\u0631-\u0639\u0627\u0645-\u0644\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0629-\u0627\u0644\u062a\u062c\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0629-Audi-_ssict_1023_1280.webp 1023w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 20 July 2023 \u2013 Audi Saudi Arabia has announced the introduction of Simon Horabin as the new General Manager of the brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ushering in a new transformative period of leadership. His appointment marks a significant milestone in the brand&#8217;s journey and sets the stage for exciting prospects in the Saudi Arabian market under his leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simon Horabin: A Dynamic Leader with a Stellar Track Record<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renowned in the UK automotive industry for his extensive experience and strategic acumen, Simon has demonstrated his ability to drive brands to new frontiers having held prominent positions at various automotive brands. Simon Horabin\u2019s most recent tenure was in the capacity of Franchise and National Brand Director. With strategic thinking, a hands-on leadership style, and strong communication skills having contributed to his achievements throughout his career, Simon Horabin boasts an impressive track record of aiding brands in achieving new heights whilst enhancing financial performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Simon Horabin shared: &#8220;I am delighted to join Audi Saudi Arabia and embark on this exciting journey. With a commitment to excellence, I am dedicated to further elevate the brand&#8217;s growth and continue delivering exceptional automotive experiences to our valued customers through all our brand touchpoints. Together with the talented team at Audi Saudi Arabia, I am looking forward to propelling the brand to new heights and ensuring a prosperous future for Audi in the Kingdom. Customer satisfaction has always been anchored in my leadership approach, and I will ensure a sustained focus on ensuring that all Audi customers experience the pinnacle of service delivery across all business units.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mohammed Raffa, CEO of SAMACO Motors, expressed his trust in Simon\u2019s ability to lead Audi Saudi Arabia saying, &#8220;Finding exceptional talent aligned with our vision is crucial, and we are thrilled to have Simon Horabin join our team. With his expertise and proven track record, we have unwavering confidence in his leadership abilities,\u201d said Mohammed Raffa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Audi Saudi Arabia extends its gratitude and best wishes to outgoing acting General Manager Abdulaziz Moolla, for his contributions to the brand&#8217;s success and ambition during his tenure, most notably the successful market introduction of the all-new, exclusively Saudi-inspired Kingdom Edition range. 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