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As the first non Saudi National employee in a country wide, rapidly growing, marque organization, this demanding executive position is focused on providing leadership and management to execute the 2033 Sports medicine strategy. The SEM strategy is an important enabler under the National Sport Vision 2030 which outlines the countries drive to leverage GDP and population health benefits from sport. My key responsibilities include:- Advising and offering expertise on sports medicine to the GM and vice minister of sport office. - Supporting the existing Project management team to build of the country wide Sports medicine ecosystem- Relationship management with a broad spectrum of key enabler external and internal stakeholders. - Information management to validate strategies previously built with the big 5 consultancy companies.- leading quality assurance in the areas of licensing and sports medicine governance. - Supporting and aligning with other national strategies where sports medicine has an important role.My current work portfolio includes the development of a national sports medicine insurance for athletes and the exercising public, developing a country wide PPP investment strategy for SEM and overseeing the build of several SEM infrastructure projects including a new 28,000 meter square SEM center of Excellence. It also requires leadership in the development of an existing Sports Medicine Federation which will eventually become the regulator of Sports Medicine in the Country.

My role is twofold. Firstly, identifying new service opportunities and project managing the incubation of these services after successfully submitting business plans and gaining funding from the Executive. Secondly to work as the daily operational link between the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and 7 large departments which Directly report to him. This requires coaching and enabling HOD and key staff to translate and apply strategy into operational plans to meet the organization vision and Mission. Key SkillsLocal and regional healthcare knowledge in the Middle East, Leadership, delivery of results, coaching, negotiation, project and change management.Key Accountabilities Driving internal and external high level strategic initiatives and change processes to improve operational efficiency linked to sustainability and revenue generation. Using an array of MS business tools to monitor and report on all aspects of divisional operations. Financial forecasting to support local and global strategic activities. Securing high level budgets for internal and external strategic projects.Leading the strategic planning for Chief Medical Office Division and direct report departments that includes; rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Sports Dentistry, Radiology, Sports Surgery, anesthesia, and Medical Education. All aspects of risk, recruitment, business development, planning and performance, to maintain standards of care. This includes writing new policies and undertaking quality improvement programs to maintain Platinum Accreditation Canada International (ACI) IOC Research Facility status.Highest Achievement in Role to Date Initiating and leading the successful delivery of Athlete Services to all competing 32 National Teams attending the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The service standards provided raised the medical, recovery and team Service benchmarks for future FIFA World Cups. Evidenced by a written personal commendation received from the Medical Director of FIFA.

Strategic and operational responsibility for the day to efficiency and service quality of Sports Science support into Aspetar Rehabilitation and 21 Qatar Olympic Committee Registered Federations that are supported by the National Sports Medicine Program. Key SkillsLeadership, Business planning, Procurement knowledge within local laws, mentoring and growth of young business managersDirect line reportsLead sport psychologist, Head of Nutrition, Head of Sports Podiatry, Head of Physiology and condititioningAccountabilities6 Figure budget accountability and monthly reporting to CMO officeOperationalisation of a business plan with relevant KPI’s that have a line of sight to Aspetar Vision and MissionRecruitment and succession planning of new staffAudit and monthly tracking of service efficiency for PNL purposes, using bespoke business intelligence tool dashboards review of service Oversight of support into specialist LOCOG for high level sporting events in Qatar requesting science support e.g. IAAF World Athletics 2019, ATP Qatar Tennis, UCI World Cycling Champs.AchievementsManaging change and service integrity following hospital restructure and loss of several key staff.Identifying and successfully implementing a high level initiative for recreational athletes to access science services which resulted in significant ongoing and revenue generationCompletion of original research on sports knowledge in Qatari based athletes and support staff which has changed national anti doping education practice. Completion and approval of a new 5 year strategic blue print for Scientific support and facility enhancements.

Originally recruited to Aspetar for technical skills and leadership ability to develop sports nutrition services to an IOC and FIFA Accredited Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Hospital, National Sports Medicine Program and Aspire Academy. Key SkillsTechnical knowledge on clinical, sport and performance nutrition to elite athletes, leadership, business planning, procurement knowledge, communication and feedback skills, mentoring and nurture of new talent.AccountabilitiesDirect line management and performance management of 10 nutrition staff across several locations.Creating a new culture of passion and team work to enhance levels of technical service delivery to Qatar national, and international athletes attending the hospital for advance rehabilitation servicesBuilding new relationships in large multi cultral organisations to improve awareness on the role nutrition has within injury and rehabilitaiton Working with with Ministry of Public Health to develop standards and National regulations on the importation of sports nutrition supplements Creating multiple CME accredited education opportunities to enhance knowledge on sports nutrition in Qatar and wider Gulf region. AchievementsSuccessful recruitment and retention of new local sports nutrition personnelDelivered “Aspetar Sports Nutrition Conferance 2017” - the first event of its kind in the Gulf. Integration of nutrition and support to several high level sport Events in Qatar including, world handball champs 2015, UCI World Cycling Champs 2016, and IAAF Athletics World Champs. Establishing links with Ministry of Health resulting in Aspetar being the advisors on matters relating to import of sports supplementationThe creation a new vibrant and performance focused multi cultural nutrition team.

Responsible for the technical delivery of performance nutrition and to lead a team of several young performance nutritionists to support Tier 1 and 2 Welsh National and GB Athletes and National Governing Body’s based at the Welsh Institute of Sport.AchievementsUsing a range of key competencies, I was able to create impactful partnerships with multiple National Governing Bodies in a very short period of time. This enabled a detailed review and needs analysis of previous sport nutrition services to Welsh National and GB elite funded Welsh athletes at the Institute. Working with executive management, in 9 months I was able to effectively pitch, recruit, establish a new team, implement a blue print and initiate service change to improve standards of technical service delivery to over 7 prioritised NGB’s.Direct Line Reports4 NutritionistsKey SkillsLeading and managing Change, developing new talent, building strategic relationships and alliances, communication and feedback skills

Responsible for the lead and provision of performance nutrition services to GB Skelton, GB and England Men’s and Women’s Hockey, GB Synchronised Swimming (To London 2012), British Olympic Association Intensive Rehabilitaiton CentreKey skillsResults focused, communication and feedback skills, nurturing new talent, service development, adaptability, building strategic alliances and partnerships AccountabilitiesEnagaging and working with multiple performance directors of NGB sport, EIS operations directors and facility management staff to optimise the delivery of nutrition to winter and summer elite podium athletes both in the UK and at overseas competitionSupport and lead a team of junior performance nutritionists across various sites in the UK.Lead the performance focused nutrition service provision for high level podium sports, to include Post Olympic cycle financial planning and advising / working with external sports nutrition companies that sponsor teams. Assist NGB’s develop Sports Science and Medicine business plans across multiple olympic and commonwealth games cycles Contribute to Sports Science knowledge through leading multiple high level UK Sport research projects in teams sports up to and during London Olympics 2012AchievementsWorking successfully with several LOCOGs and External service providers e.g. Amtrak for Olympic Games to ensure the effective support of athletes competing in London 2012 and Sochi 2014Successful delivery of a high level project using Ketones during London 2012Working with multiple Operational Directors and facility managers to ensure the provision of effective services at various High Performance Facilties in the UKRecruiting and supervising several new talents into EIS Performance Nutrition Department

Over several years I developed a highly successful and diverse consultancy portfolio.Elite UK Military Units Overseas, National Sport Organisations (Swedish FA, English Cricket), Premier League Football (Manchester United FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Leicester City FC, Queens Park Rangers FC, Newcastle FC, West Ham FC, Swansea City FC, Wolves FC), National Health Agencies (National Dairy Council), Large British Corporations (BBC) Key SkillsMarketing, Building partnerships and alliances, technical knowledge, strategic planning, HEalth and safety. Services included:Work with in-house design teams to produce bespoke materials for national bone health campaignsApplying performance nutrition strategies into extreme environments for military units Independent audit of existing employed nutrition staff and services provided to all aged athletesProvision of bespoke performance nutrition to clubs based on detailed needs analysis Using nutritional analytical skills to support production teams in the health and safety of contestents extreme reality TV programs

Working with Executive management in the WRU and CEO’s of 4 newly created professional rugby franchises in Wales, this role was newly created as one of only 3 full time nutritionists in elite world rugby at that time.Key SkillsCommunication and feedback, technical knowledge, strategic and business planning, building alliances, Marketing, Financial acumen, results focused. Accountabilities Technical delivery on performance focused nutrition to the Welsh national men’s rugby team across multiple Rugby World Cup cycles. To include travelling support at all 6 Nations Competitions and tours across North and South America, Europe, Australasia and Asia.Supporting the team manager in advance party logistics support during global travel Designing and implementing a roadmap for nutrition support solutions to 4 new professional regional franchises, National academies, women’s rugby and Internaitonal referees which remains the benchmark today.AchievementsProduction of an operational blue print for performance nutrition services which remains the benchmark today in WRUEstablishing integrated services and quality control of nutrition into 4 new professional regional franchises Successful Welsh Government funding application for over 500,000 GBP for a 2 year health promotion project featuring Welsh International players after Grand Slam Successin 2005. Implementation of numerous cutting edge protocols for recovery, that lead to design consideration and inclusions in new elite training facility