Dubai
EXPERIENCE Frost & Sullivan, Middle East, Africa,and South Asia—Consulting Manager January 2021 - PRESENT Growth Advisory - Managing the Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition Program. Cross-functional expertise across Metals and Mining, Real Estate/Construction, Food/FMCG Distribution and Healthcare. PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Dubai— Senior Consultant December 2018 – December 2020 Advisory Line of Business with focus on Commercial and Industrial Products and Services. Projects portfolio include mergers and acquisitions, business strategy projects, organization strategy, operating models design , strategically supporting clients on mega real-estate projects, free zones development and B2B operations. Transmed | Procter & Gamble, Dubai— Key Account Manager August 2016 - November 2018 Managing the Non-Food Products Portfolio covering 630+ Household and Personal Care Products from Procter & Gamble and Clorox across the middle trade segment. Khatib & Alami, Dubai— Mechanical Engineering Consultant January 2015 - July 2016 Provide MEP engineering advice and technical solutions on planning, design, and construction of both public and private fast-track construction projects. Arabuilco, Erbil— Project Engineer, Site Supervision Division April 2013 -December 2013 MTI Consulting, Manama— Financial Analyst October 2012 - March 2013 EDUCATION University at Buffalo School of Management, USA— Executive Mini-MBA October 2022 - October 2023 (Expected) American University of Beirut, Lebanon— Mechanical Engineering Degree with Minor in Biomedical Engineering January 2009 - December 2014 Certificate of Achievement from Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency. Le Lycée National, Lebanon— Scientific Baccalaureate January 1996 - December 2008 Dubai, United Arab Emirates DXB :(971) 0503050384 KSA :(966) 0549975324 BEY:(961) 76558787 [email protected] Certifications U.S. Green Building Council — LEED Green Associate® The KPI Institute — Certified Balanced Scorecard Management System Professional The Big 5 - International Building & Construction — Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Project Management Institute — PMP Excelsior College — Operation Management PwC — Business Case Modeling University of Michigan – Value Driven Thinking Udacity - Data Analysis Fundamentals Memberships Advisory Board Member on PMV Live Show Member of The People Council at PwC BXT Coach at PwC Knowledge Management Champion at PwC #Iamremarkable Google Facilitator Select Publications -Opportunities for Circularity in Metals. -How the Coronavirus Will Help Reshape the Construction Industry. -The “Big Data” Transformation. -Effective MEP Design in the GCC. Languages -English -Arabic -French
Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY): Formulated and implemented business strategy refresh project across 4 major industrial cities with 6 work streams. • Ministry of Investment, KSA (MISA): Provided strategic guidance and advisory services for investment development in the Metals & Minerals sector, attracting foreign investments and accelerating local economic development in KSA. • Ministry of Housing, KSA (MOH): Articulated the ministry's vision and objectives, designed organization structure, and optimized operating model to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Sharjah Media City (SHAMS), UAE: Developed a comprehensive strategic plan for a 1 million Square Meter Free Zone City, identifying growth opportunities and competitive advantages through extensive market research and analysis. • Real Estate General Authority (REGA), KSA: Conducted strategic capability analysis and comprehensive market analysis to support the authority's vision and strategic priorities. • Madina Development Authority (MDA) & Makkah Region Development Authority (MRDA), KSA: Led development and implementation of strategic plans for religious and cultural tourism, including organization design, HR policies, and stakeholder engagement strategies to promote sustainable growth. • Riyadh Transport Department (R-DOT), KSA: Designed and developed establishment of Riyadh Transport Department (R-DOT), improving transportation services and supporting economic development through strategic objectives, policies, and procedures. • Center of Spending Efficiency (CSE) and Mashroat, KSA: Conducted Due Diligence M&A Project, providing strategic advice and guidance to support effective decision-making and value creation. • Diriyah Gate Development Authority, KSA: Articulated vision and objectives, designed organization structure, and developed HR policies and processes to support sustainable growth and development. • AD Ports, UAE: Provided strategic options assessment and growth advisory, identifying new growth opportunities and developing strategic plans to optimize operations and enhance competitiveness. • Majid Al Futtaim Group (MAF Group), MENA Region: Provided strategic options assessment and growth advisory, identifying potential areas for expansion, strategic partnerships, and other growth opportunities to support long-term success. • Developed growth strategies for leading companies in the GCC and Levant region, leveraging deep industry knowledge and expertise to identify growth opportunities and develop customized strategic plans. Other Projects (Non-Exhaustive List) Specialized in providing growth advisory services, leveraging expertise in strategic areas such as product portfolio optimization, market entry strategies, value chain improvement, and business process optimization. Goal is to assist clients in identifying and seizing growth opportunities, maximizing market potential, and fostering long-term value creation for businesses. Metals & Mining: • Nuhas Copper • Sanvira Industries • Watania Steel • Hindalco • Al Rajhi Steel • Emirates Steel • Vedanta (Sesa Goa Iron Ore) Banking & Finance: • Al Inma Bank • Samba Capital Manufacturing: • Alcoa • Olayan Descon Industrial Company • Indevco • Zamil Steel • White Aluminum • NIDC • Shell plc Food & Beverage: • Tanmiah Food Group • The Kuwaiti Danish Dairy Company Chemicals: • NATPET Trade Association: • USDEC (US Dairy Export Council)