Navid Niknejad Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As the Founder and Managing Director of Arc Advisory, my goal is to create transformative experiences, empower communities, and shape the future of the arts and culture landscape. I have led a team of experts in providing strategic solutions, implementation and planning, and research and analysis services within the arts and culture sector.Under my guidance, we have excelled in developing effective approaches to address complex challenges, including strategy development, policy development, and impact measurement. We have partnered with clients to create comprehensive roadmaps for successful project delivery, including delivery planning, stakeholder engagement, grants and funding support, and capacity building.Our data-driven approach has been instrumental in delivering impactful outcomes. We have conducted extensive data collection, performed financial modeling to support decision-making, and delivered customized studies and reports that offer valuable insights to our clients.By leveraging our expertise and experience, we have helped cultural organizations and institutions achieve their goals, drive meaningful change, and make a lasting social impact. Through our dedication to excellence, we have earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results and fostering growth within the arts and culture sector.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Arts & Culture Director for Public Investment Fund projects; The Red Sea Development Company and AMAALA . Responsibilities include:- Creation of Arts & Culture Strategy- Strategic oversight of establishment of an arts & culture hub comprising of museums, art institutes, art parks, performance venues- Establishing post and pre opening events strategy including film festival, art biennale, major exhibitions, sponsorships, etc.- Spearheading institutional partnerships with major global cultural institutions- Oversight of establishing a world-class art collection- Conceptualization and establishment of Arts & Culture Governance

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Worked with public and private sector clients across all phases of the project life-cycle. Specific focus on arts, culture and tourism related mega-projects in the region.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Specialty in advising large reputable parties (public and private) in the realization of capital-intensive projects and public-private partnerships. In these projects, he assisted clients throughout the entire project life-cycle, from strategy to project realization and operations.Focusing on business/corporate strategy, operations strategy and growth excellence, he has extensive experience in the following sectors; Arts & Culture, Real Estate/Urban Planning, Hospitality/Tourism and Public Sector. He has led projects involving developing the socio-economic visions for state-governments, urban planning advisory, policy development, operational excellence and organizational redesign. Responsibilities:- Strategy Development- Project management- Financial modeling------------------------------------------------------EFESO is a top management consultancy firm with a leading reputation for connecting strategy with action. Our mission is to support client organisations in releasing the opportunities “locked” in their value chains to raise company competitiveness and provide substantial, tangible and lasting gains.Our key points:- Worldwide presence and more than 30 years experience in Strategy, Operational Excellence and successful business change- Sales above EUR 70M, 10% CAGR- Over 900 assignments delivered each year across over 75 countries- Clients include 30% of European Top 200 (Nestle, Saint Gobain, P&G, LVMH, Heineken, Bel, Sanofi, Unilever)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities:- Overseeing the transaction of over USD 160M of commercial, retail, industrial and residential land deals in emirate of Dubai. - Investor relationship management ------------------------------------------------------------------Meraas Holding is a leading state-run business, owned by the Dubai Government, that specializes in private equity, asset management and development.

Toronto, Canada Area

Dubai, Uae

Oversaw the comprehensive £30 million refurbishment of the Turnberry Resort and Ailsa golf course in Scotland, considered one of the finest golf courses in the world. Managed project timelines to meet the very short deadline to finish the project before "The Open" Championship.----------------------------------------Istithmar is a state-run business, owned by the Dubai government, that specializes in private equity and alternative investment opportunities around the world.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Coursework included macroeconomics, statistics, organizational leadership, marketing principles, accounting, complex negotiations.

Ba Sc, Life Sciences