Director/ EXECUTIVE Vice President/ General Manager

Highly successful, results-oriented, and quality-focused executive, with 24+ years of broad management and international business experience as well as proven success in driving consistent enterprise value growth and maintaining profitability within the industrial and energy firms. Demonstrate proactive leadership, versatility, and entrepreneurial attitude to develop and execute effective strategies as well as foster an appropriate work environment for staff that result in exceeding value-addition targets.

________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY ________________________________________

Gain consistent recognition and numerous awards for outstanding performance and progressive career growth; relied upon to deliver positive results beyond expectations.

Played a lead role in international business development, particularly in developing and executing projects that penetrated emerging markets in China and India.

Remain up-to-date with global market developments; along with latest political, technological, industrial and environmental trends with particular focus on the energy, and oil and gas industries and services.

Adeptly identify issues and come up with innovative solutions to address problems.

Utilize superior communication and interpersonal abilities in conveying complicated data in a simple manner; as well as in establishing strategic relationships with key stakeholders and mentoring subsidiary management and area sales representatives.

Seasoned yet down-to-earth leader, able to develop loyalty among employees through hands-on management style, personal attention, and continuous encouragement.

________________________________________ CORE STRENGTHS ________________________________________

High-Level Corporate Management Regional and International Business Expertise Financial Analysis and Accounting Engineering and Technological Developments

Business Laws in GCC (Commercial, Labor, Financial Sector, Tax, Civil and Criminal) Legal Writing Courts and Litigation Issues Computer and IT Skills Fluency in English and Arabic

________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ________________________________________

ALFARABI INVESTMENT COMPANY (FIC): 2006–2011 Kuwait

General Manager Aug 2008–Oct 2011

Oversee all aspects of internal and external operations and relations; accountable to the Chairman, Managing Director, and Company Board of Directors. Lead and provide direction in annual audit exercises, financial reporting, subsidiary management reviews, quarterly reports, and management presentations.

Maintained strict compliance with commercial, investment, labor, environmental, tax, and company laws in the GCC member states, along with Central Bank regulations.

Closely tracked and evaluated human resource operations to motivate employees, including creating a conducive work environment which fosters team spirit, harmony, and efficiency among employees.

Established strategic and long-term alliances with banks, financial institutions, investment houses, law firms, and private parties in the region.

Senior Vice President, Direct Investment and Industrial Projects Departments Jan 2006–Aug 2008

Collaborated with the Chairman and Managing Director in setting corporate philosophy and strategy, as well as in providing direction in investment policy and priorities. Spearheaded market and project feasibility studies, along with investment opportunity appraisal (due diligence, evaluation, post-acquisition plans, and exit strategy). Led business negotiations with NDAs, MOUs, and others; while presiding over the recruitment of key management on businesses for acquisition. Ensured prompt resolution of management and financial issues; and accuracy and on-time completion of legal documentation, including SPAs, STAs, Articles of Incorporation, Contracts, Licenses, and Registration.

Managed and supervised change management issues of target acquisitions including organizational restructuring; system and procedure enhancement related to finance, HR, IT, legal, commercial, marketing, planning and operating, and financial reporting; and ISO certification.

Served as Board Member and Director in Black Gold Co. KSCC, Kuwait National Lube Oil Co. KSCC and Hasibat Communications Co. KSCC; while assuming the role of Executive Director for Integrated Businesses KTC, WLL; Subiya Technical Company, WLL; Emirates ElectroMechanical & Industry, LLC; Future Décor Co., LLC; FairGreen International Co., LLC; English Language Centers (ELS Franchise, USA), LLC; Sadara Industrial Development Co., LLC; and Elite Cars Co. (Europcar Franchise), LLC.

Made significant contributions in setting up three new companies:

Marine Services Co. (Navimar, BSCC, Bahrain): Founded project concept and conducted market surveys and SWOT analysis. Identified business segment and prepared marketing documents and studies. Led road show activity to attract investors; handled negotiations and all legal procedures required for a smooth and successful hand-over.

Sadara Industrial Development Company, LLC (Meat Processing & Packing): Managed all project stages from development to implementation, including feasibility study; establishment of company with initial capital; selection of key management and personnel, civil and MEP contractors, design, and PMC firms; equipment manufactures; suitable industrial land; supervision of valuation studies by third parties; project marketing and fundraising; and construction and commissioning.

Elite Cars Co., LLC (Europcar car rental franchise covering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia): Established the company in Riyadh, spearheaded negotiations for the franchise agreement; selected key management; raised capital; set strategies for fleet creation, composition, and timing; supervised contractual activities along with marketing and advertising; and monitored operational and financial performance.

KUWAIT PETROLEUM CORPORATION (KPC): 1997–2006 Kuwait

Director, Planning and Business Development Sep 2004–Jan 2006

Shared insights and recommendations to the Vice President and Chief Planning Officer regarding the development of mission, vision, and strategy of international investments in the oil downstream.

Strategized and came up with action plans to identify, develop, evaluate, and negotiate potential investment opportunities in targeted markets.

Manager, International Business Development Oct 1999–Sep 2004

Played a key role in the development of strategic plans guided through established mission, vision, and strategy for company operations.

Regularly monitored market trends and conducted situational analysis, which included the regulatory environment in key strategic markets in Asia (China, India, and South Korea) and North America (USA).

Identified and screened investment opportunities in targeted markets while developing market-entry tactics to penetrate key strategic markets.

Personally selected consultants for market, marketing and competitiveness studies, and investment bankers (as financial advisors); and led the negotiation of terms and conditions for engagement agreements.

Spearheaded acquisition planning and negotiations with potential partners on fully termed legal agreements.

Conducted appraisal and due diligence of all investment opportunities, including technical evaluation, financial valuation, legal implications, and risk analyses (country, currency, business and success factors); and prepared appropriate documentation to be presented to the Board for deliberation.

Played a key role in the core team that supervised a special study on KPC downstream integration strategy, objectives, and approaches in cooperation with an external consultant (McKinsey and Company).

Key Acquisition Projects:

Controlling stake (54%) in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. through the Government of India’s privatization and subsequent public offer (2003)

Controlling stake (53%) in IBP Co. Ltd. through the Government of India’s privatization and subsequent public offer (2001-2002)

Acquisition of a controlling stake (57%) in Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) through direct negotiations with a private seller and subsequent public offer (2000-2001)

Coordinator, Strategic Planning, KPC Corporate Planning Oct 1997–Oct 1999

Oversaw all strategic planning activities in all department functions, including planning cycles and development of long-term strategies, as well as annual plans and budgets for corporate and subsidiaries

Consolidated, assessed, and evaluated long-term strategic directions and plans; authored guidelines for one-year budgets and five-year plans, including price projections for feedstock, products, and gross margins.

Administered comparative analyses with peer group companies, including benchmarking, competitive positioning, operational and financial key performance measures, and profit targets.

Completed strategic studies on key industry issues, including impact of technological advances, industry re-structuring, and environmental regulations; as well as corporate re-organization and privatization initiatives in the oil sector.

________________________________________ SPECIAL APPOINTMENT ________________________________________

Member, Governmental Committee (7 members) for the Selection of Consulting Firms for the State of Kuwait Appointed by Minister of Finance: Jul 2006–Jul 2009

________________________________________ EARLIER CAREER ________________________________________

Engineering Advisor, Operations Division, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Kuwait 1991-1997

Assistant Manager and Associate Research Engineer, Petrochemical Products Department, Petroleum Division, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), Kuwait 1980-1991

________________________________________ EDUCATION ________________________________________

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Dissertation: Simultaneous Absorption of Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen Sulfide with Carbonyl Sulfide Contamination in Aqueous Methyldiethanolamine

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering | UNIVERSITY OF AKRON Akron, OH, USA

Thesis: Economic Petrochemical Outlook for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries; Production and Marketing Policies

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Santa Barbara, CA, USA

________________________________________ RELEVANT TRAINING ________________________________________

Advanced Management Skills: 2003-2004 | The Bullet Proof Manager, Crestcom Inc. Kuwait

Seminar for Senior Executives in the Oil and Gas Industry: 2002 | Executive and Management Development Division, Cox School of Business, SMU Dallas, TX, USA

Making Successful Acquisitions: 2002 | Ashridge Strategic Management Center Ashridge, United Kingdom

Advanced Project Finance: 2002 | Euromoney Training Kuwait

The Bullet Proof Manager: 2001-2002| Crestcom Inc. Kuwait

The Balanced Scorecard Seminar: 2001 | Le Meridien Hotel Kuwait

Innovative Leadership: 2000 | Al-Habara Center Kuwait

Creating World Class Organization, How to Train for Change and Secrets of High Achievers: 2000 | Human Investment Corporation Kuwait

Assertiveness Skills: 2000 | American Management Association Kuwait

Effective Selection and Interviewing Skills: 2000 | Meirc Training & Consulting Kuwait

Strategic Thinking and Management for Competitive Advantage: 1999 | Wharton Executive Education, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA

20th Oxford Energy Seminar: 1998 | Oxford University Oxford, United Kingdom

Middle East Petrochemicals: Creating Value: 1998 | Chem Systems’ Annual Planning Seminar Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MBA Courses on Marketing Management, Accounting for Managers, and Organizational Behavior: 1994-1995 | University of New England New South Wales, Australia

Environmental Impact Assessment Workshop and Seminar: 1995 | Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science Kuwait

Value Engineering Workshop: 1993 | Project Management and Controls Co. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

________________________________________ ACTIVITY ________________________________________

Volunteer – Captain, US Infantry Division, Kuwait Liberation War (Desert Shield and Desert Storm)

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