Director Of Strategy And Development
United Arab Emirates
At Airolink, a prominent global conglomerate with interests spanning real estate, construction and hospitality, I held the key role of Strategy & Development Director. My mandate involved shaping and executing global development and diversification strategy. Reporting directly to CEO and board, I oversaw legal and regulatory compliance for the AED 1 Billion+ entity. • Efficient Inventory Management: Spearheaded the development and rollout of centralized inventory management systems, resulting in resource optimization and remarkable cost reduction.• Asset Management Excellence: Conducted comprehensive audits and established centralized asset management systems, including Plant & Machinery Department (PMD).• Corporate Leadership: Within a year, I ascended to Corporate HQ to bolster group ops.• Streamlined Processes: Led the team in Dubai HQ to streamline business processes, adopting global best practices. Our focus on efficiency, risk mitigation, visibility, and cost optimization yielded significant results.• Legal Triumphs: Pioneered the establishment of an internal legal department and oversaw a team that secured major legal victories, settlements, and recoveries, totalling over AED 465 Million.• Operations Support: During the COVID-19 challenges, entrusted by the board to support the handover of twelve projects valued at over AED 2 Billion.• Financial Stewardship: Collaborated with finance team to support cash flow and liaise with banks, effectively minimizing liabilities.• Structured Financing: Secured substantial finance lines through a leading UK funder. Other funding initiatives include project facilities, mezzanine debt and equity investments.• New Contracts: Played a key role in securing new tenders and projects worth over AED 650 million.• Diversification: Drove expansion into new sectors - Infra, Oil & Gas, and Co-Development.