Rawan Alsahsah | A Revolutionary Force in the Furniture and Home Industry

A thought-leader and well-known name in the furnishing and design industry, Rawan Alsahsah is a notable name among Saudi women to have founded and led a successful Group of companies. As the Founder and CEO of RIS Group, a Saudi premium furnishing and interior design group, she offers her expertise in retail and B2B sectors across the GCC. Recognized among the Top 100 Leaders in Saudi Arabia for 2026, she is regarded as one of the pioneering Saudi women who helped elevate the Kingdom’s modern furniture and lifestyle industry.

Under her leadership, RIS evolved into a multi-brand platform—RIS Living, RIS Hospitality, RIS Office, and RIS Interiors—known for its design-led retail concept and curated customer experience. By introducing globally recognized designers such as Jonathan Adler and Kelly Wearstler to the Saudi market, Alsahsah has aligned local tastes with international trends.

An award-winning designer, Alsahsah received international recognition from the International Interior Design Association. She has been named as one of the Top 6 Female Founders of Architecture & Interior, alongside recognizing her contributions to the business and real-estate community, and her commitment to empowering women through Design Firms in the MENA region by City Scape Community in 2023. Additionally, Alsahsah has been honored with the IIDA International Excellence Award for the large residence category in 2018. 

Alsahsah serves as a member of several organizations, including the International Interior Design Association, the Saudi Council of Engineers, and the Young Presidents’ Organization. She has even earned a reputation as a speaker at the Retail Leaders Circle Mena Summit in March 2023 in Riyadh, and INDEX Riyadh in 2023 and 2024, sharing her insights with the industry. 

As an active and strong advocate for women in business across the region, Rawan Alsahsah’s journey is an inspiration for women leaders globally.