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Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

As a founding member of the Senior Executive Management team, I played a crucial role in Flash Entertainment's expansion into the KSA market. My responsibilities included devising and implementing the strategic vision, goals, and operational framework for our Saudi Arabia business hub. This involved harmonizing group and local strategic initiatives to enhance overall strategy, operations, and the client experience.In addition, I led the development and execution of a comprehensive market expansion strategy for Flash Entertainment KSA, identifying growth opportunities and target markets within Saudi Arabia. This required a keen understanding of the local market dynamics and consumer preferences.One of my key achievements was spearheading efforts to identify and secure new business opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations that aligned with our entertainment, sporting, cultural, and live events portfolio. This involved building strategic relationships and leveraging opportunities for revenue growth.I held full company P&L accountability, overseeing a dedicated team of 45+ professionals and managing a multi-million dollar operating budget. This encompassed a range of financial responsibilities, including budgeting, financial planning, and the continuous monitoring of financial performance.Furthermore, I played a pivotal role in establishing joint venture engagements with Saudi Government entities and Ministries, forging strategic partnerships, leading complex negotiations, and effectively project-managing joint operations. These endeavors were essential for our market presence and expansion.I actively contributed to the company's annual, quarterly, and monthly business reviews, offering strategic advice and expertise at both group and local management meetings. My insights and guidance played a vital role in shaping the company's direction and ensuring its success in the Saudi Arabian market.

I was an integral part of the Senior Executive team, providing strategic-level consultation on the growth and direction of the events and entertainment business. My responsibilities encompassed identifying both Government and non-Governmental events and activation programs, forging crucial partnerships with clients for flagship events. Overseeing the annual event strategy, sponsorship decks, and event budgets, I was instrumental in translating concepts into impactful events that significantly enhanced visibility, brand awareness, and audience engagement.Within the organization, I structured the business to ensure alignment across all technical teams, serving as the central point that bridged strategy, creativity, event project management, and delivery. This comprehensive approach allowed for cohesive execution across the entire event lifecycle, spanning operations, procurement, marketing, talent management, logistics, vendor management, and post-event ROI analysis.I also played a key role in defining the commercial partnership vision, establishing operating frameworks, and setting key performance objectives. Managing multi-million dollar budgets and overseeing a diverse team of 50-120+ employees, I maintained a sharp focus on financial efficiency and effective team leadership.Furthermore, I formulated a comprehensive event and activation Master Strategy, accompanied by robust project management frameworks that ensured consistent execution to the highest standards and in alignment with the brand's identity. Legal contract negotiations, the implementation of contractual KPIs, and diligent tracking of event and performance indicators were also within my purview.In addition to these responsibilities, I pioneered the development of event continuity and event crisis management strategies, providing a safety net for events during times of uncertainty.

As a member of the Executive Management team, I contributed strategic consultation and creative solutions to transform high-profile client concepts into reality. I formulated the company's vision, goals, and objectives, pioneering disruptive technical event strategies that led the market.My role extended to developing and executing 'go-to-market' and growth strategies across the GCC. I identified and evaluated new business opportunities, assessing feasibility, profitability, and alignment with our strategic goals.I also oversaw the successful execution of the RFP process, ensuring seamless integration between creative and technical teams, robust budgetary controls, and optimized resource allocation. Collaborating closely with event directors, clients, and senior stakeholders, I provided expert advice and tailored solutions to meet specific event objectives.In addition, I took charge of the commercial and technical delivery of custom technical events, offering expertise in enhancing event venues and architectural aesthetics through creative and technical solutions.