Business Development & Government Relations Leader

Executive Summary

A highly skilled, bilingual strategic leader with over 15 years' experience of driving revenue growth and expanding market reach while achieving regulatory compliance excellence in Saudi Arabia's private and semi-governmental sectors. I am a proven expert inbridging the gap between corporate objectives and government requirements, and I have a track record of facilitating high-profile partnerships with entities such as Saudi Aramco and SABIC. Experienced in navigating complex Saudi labour laws and digital platforms (Qiwa, Muqeem and GOSI), while simultaneously leading business-to-business sales strategies that deliver a tangible return on investment (ROI). I am known for my ability to transform operational challenges into streamlined, compliant and profitable business units.

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Professional experience

core competencies

Strategic leadership: Business development strategy, market expansion, revenue growth and scaling up start-ups. alhussain . jehad@gmail . com

Jehad Alawi Alhussain

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Digital Governance: Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI and municipal systems, as well as AI for workflow optimisation.

•. Government Relations: Regulatory compliance, government liaison, licensing and permits, public affairs.

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Founder and General Manager (Business Development) at Food Box for Vegetables and Fruit establishment. Revenue growth: Scaled up wholesale and retail operations to serve industrial and institutional clients, increasing monthly revenue by 45%.

• Government Relations: Secured critical approvals from the Ministries of Health and Commerce, ensuring 100% compliance with food safety standards.

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Sep 2020 –

• Market Expansion: Negotiated long-term catering contracts with sports complexes and public facilities on a franchised basis. Aug 2023

Stakeholder management: B2B sales, contract negotiation, vendor relations and institutional partnerships. Administrative Assistant (Executive Support & Compliance) at Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. Sep 2024 – Present

• Regulatory alignment: Ensure 100% compliance with Saudi Labour Law by managing daily operations on government platforms such as Qiwa, Muqeem and GOSI.

• Process innovation: Streamline digital databases and use AI applications to make reporting and document retrieval more efficient.

• Stakeholder liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for government representatives and external vendors to ensure official correspondence runs smoothly. Executive Director of Operations and Government Relations at Coast Technology Construction establishment. Nov 2017 – Oct 2020

• Project leadership: Directed the execution of large-scale construction projects and allocated resources.

• Stakeholder impact: A 40% increase in stakeholder satisfaction was achieved by implementing a transparent reporting and engagement framework.

• Operational efficiency: Procurement and maintenance costs reduced by 20% through streamlining processes. Warehouse, Logistics & Business Development Director at Tanqeeb Petroleum Services establishment. Apr 2015 – Mar 2018

• Compliance: I managed high-stakes logistics for upstream petroleum clients, maintaining strict adherence to HCIS and environmental regulations.

• Digital transformation: Improved inventory accuracy by 30% through successfully integrating digital inventory systems. Public and Government Relations at Sadat Aljawdah Trading establishment Jun 2014 – May 2017

• High-level engagement: Established and maintained strategic institutional relationships with Tier-1 entities, including Saudi Aramco, SABIC and SEC.

• Client Retention: Proactively managed stakeholders and engaged with decision-makers at a high level, boosting client retention by 30%. Technical Clerk (Government Relations & Payroll) at Faysal M. Al Qahtani Sons Co. May 2006 – Mar 2009

• Processed visas and employee documentation through GOSI, ensuring full alignment with Saudi Labour Law.

• Awarded a Certificate of Excellence in 2008 for accuracy in government documentation and payroll management. Promotion Representative at Ismail Abodawood Company. Apr 2005 - Apr 2006 Nov 2011 –

• Arranged and displayed food products and detergents on shop shelves. Project Director – B2B & Licensing Affairs JIHAD Alawi Al Hussein Trading establishment. Dec 2018

• Contract management: Oversaw high-value business-to-business contracts for industrial equipment, ensuring they aligned with public procurement standards.

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• Enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty by providing effective customer service and resolving conflicts. Operational excellence: Project management (PMP-aligned), supply chain oversight and CRM.

• Regulatory success: Successfully navigated municipal clearances and utility authority permits, eliminating project bottlenecks.

• Portfolio diversification: Expanding product lines to include industrial parts, electronics and apparel to open new revenue streams.

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• Monitored and addressed product availability deficiencies diligently and on a daily basis. Restaurant Operations Manager at Tikka House, a popular food establishment. Oversaw the daily operations, staffing and marketing campaigns of multiple restaurant branches. Increased customer retention by 35% through loyalty programmes and improved services.

• Developed promotional strategies that led to a 25% increase in footfall. Jun 1999 - Mar 2004

education

• General Secondary Certificate (Admin & Social Sciences) (2000)

• Diploma in Business Administration King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia (2025).

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Certifications & Training

• Project Management: PMP Preparation Course (35 contact hours).

• Leadership: Fundamentals of Management and Introduction to Entrepreneurship.

• Sales and marketing: Professional sales, marketing fundamentals and social media marketing.

• Emerging Tech: Introduction to AI, Applications of Artificial Intelligence (2025) .

• Service Excellence: Principles of Customer Service and Customer Data Management.

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• Practical training in the Business Development Department at Lockett Parcel Delivery Company from 1 February to 27 July 2026. Implemented strategies to improve performance, control costs and increase revenue by making marketing and operational processes more efficient.

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