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Leading the strategic direction, business development, and operational performance of a global energy solutions provider, with a focus on expansion into the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.Oversee a diverse leadership team responsible for delivering complex, high-risk workforce solutions and large-scale offshore and onshore projects.Implement comprehensive financial controls, driving cost optimisation and enhancing operational efficiency.Established key operational hubs in EMEA, strategically located to support the company's growth and ensure delivery of high-value services to clients.

Directed the international expansion of operations, establishing a footprint across multiple regions.Managed the recruitment and mobilisation of 960 workers for the Kashagan Project in Kazakhstan and 560 workers for the Adriatic LNG project, ensuring the successful delivery of these high-profile projects.Led complex negotiations and secured Lump-Sum contract for offshore Hook-Up and Commissioning (HUC) project in Iraq with Saipem, overseeing all aspects of project execution.Formed strategic joint ventures, and alliances, to deliver comprehensive workforce solutions and compliance support for BP in Iraq and the UAE.Engineered the growth of a start-up venture in Monaco into a highly profitable enterprise. Through strategic business development, operational optimisation, and expansion, established 12 subsidiaries across EMEA and FSU regions, securing high-value contracts and effectively managing large-scale projects. This success positioned the company as a major player in the energy sector.Successfully managed a peak workforce of 1,400 employees, maintaining exceptional standards of safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction across all operations.