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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Project development and advisory services firm focused on energy and infrastructure with offices in Dubai and Beirut. I am currently leading the company in terms of projects sourcing, funding and implementation activities, liaison with clients, partners and financial institutions as well as contract negotiations and closing. The companies main activities include:1. Origination of power & infrastructure projects mainly around the Middle East & Africa, under strategic partnerships with international companies. Sectors include renewable energy, water and wastewater, conventional power generation, electrical transmission and housing construction. 2. Development of solar power projects as an independent power producer under the Build-Own-Operate-and-Transfer (BOOT) model.3. Advisory services to institutional clients on originating, developing and financing renewable energy projects.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Oversaw the institutional setting and operationalization of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs.• Advised the National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) on developing the UAE clean energy and climate change strategy and action plan.• Worked with the UAE National Committee for Green Growth to develop a country-wide economic policy “the Green Growth Plan (GGP)” in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute and other UAE governmental agencies, including the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Energy. GGP involved a practical framework for national policies, strategy and governance to advance a green and sustainable economy and stimulate sustainable investments across relevant economic sectors including energy, industry, transportation, building and waste.Responsible for managing the GGP program which involved the following activities:o Manage activities across the program team and national stakeholders to develop a national Green Growth policy framework and strategic plan.o Develop strategies to stimulate green investments and projects on the basis of data models, cost-benefit analysis as well as situational and benchmark studies. o Support the National Committee in creating task forces at sectoral level and lead the efforts to develop a national Green Growth strategy across the sectors.o Coordinate stakeholder engagement and develop capacity building programs.o Oversee activity-based Greenhouse Gas emission data collection, analysis and data-base management.o Oversee the development of the national green growth policy framework.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi government-owned global developer in renewable energy and clean technology. The current value of Masdar global portfolio is near US$30 billion, with over 23,000 MW of installed capacity leveraging technologies in solar PV, wind, concentrated solar power (CSP), carbon capture, green hydrogen and other. Founding and Executive Director. Member of the Executive Management Committee (EXCOM). Built and managed Masdar-Carbon, the carbon management and climate investment arm of Masdar. Main investments included:1- Abu Dhabi Carbon Capture & Storage Network (Al Reyadah), an emirate-wide decarbonization mega project involving CO2 gas capture from industrial and power generation sources and its transportation via a pipeline network to Abu Dhabi oil and gas fields. The first completed project is the CO2 capture from Emirates Steel plant and storage in Habshan gas field. 2- The Masdar Carbon Portfolio, a climate-based investment portfolio focused on carbon offsets in MENA and Asia. The portfolio produced at its peak close to 20 million tons of certified carbon credits (CER) which were traded on the UN-regulated compliance market. 3- EMIC (E.ON - Masdar Integrated Carbon), a joint-venture between E.ON (German utility company) and Masdar, focused on developing projects in energy efficiency, waste-to-energy and renewable energy on the global market. I was the Chairman of EMIC.Led a joint team from the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority and Masdar in developing a clean power generation and carbon capture and storage (CCS) policy framework and deployment roadmap for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.Represented Masdar at the IEA Greenhouse Gas Program, Global Clean Energy Ministerial CCUS Action Group, Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute and the executive committee of Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC).Executive Committee member of steering committees of Masdar City and Masdar Clean Technology Funds.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Information technology services firm based in Dubai Internet City and specialized in providing web-based software solutions to project developers and contractors in government and industry. Our web-based solutions focused on project management, operational improvement and process automation. Key clients included UAE government-owned companies and private businesses such as ADNOC, GASCO, Arabtec, Al Muhairi Group and others.I was responsible for the company’s overall operation including software implementation, hiring and managing teams, sales, marketing and clients’ / partners’ relationships – also identified technology opportunities and led business development, networking, technology partnering and relationship management. Managed 3 reports and a total staff of 20 people.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Energy efficiency services company (ESCO) with offices in Dubai and Beirut, specialized in the design, implementation, evaluation and financing of energy efficiency solutions for industrial, commercial and residential facilities. Working in affiliation with the Canadian firm Econoler International (a subsidiary of Hydro-Quebec), the company services were centered on energy efficiency performance contracts, project design and implementation, energy audits and training programs. Highlights of my major responsibilities:• Built and developed all aspects of the business including the company organization, operational processes and project teams. • Managed the company’s operations overseeing day-to-day activities with P&L responsibility, including business development, contract negotiations as well as project lifecycle management. • Maintained strong relationships with decision-makers in client organizations from the public and private sectors.• Established partnerships and alliances with major industry players, contractors, suppliers and technology companies.• Major clients included Dubai International Airport DNATA services, Beirut International Airport and Obegi Consumer Products.

Beirut, Lebanon

The firm is specialized in setting up and managing joint ventures with international companies in facility management as well as operation and maintenance of industrial facilities. Main joint venture partners included Serco PLC and Ansaldo Energia. My main responsibilities included:• Identified, negotiated, established and managed a joint-venture in facility management with Serco PLC. Major projects included the facility management of the main terminal building of Beirut International Airport and the American University of Beirut main campus.• Identified, negotiated, established and managed a joint-venture with Ansaldo Energia for the operation and maintenance of thermal power generation facilities. Major projects included the Operation & Maintenance of Beddawi and Zahrani gas/liquids fired power plants (500 MW each) owned by Electricite Du Liban, in cooperation with Electricite De France.• Responsible for project sourcing and development, the identification of JV partners, negotiations of JVs, legal and financial structuring of SPVs and project vehicles.• Developed strategic plans to identify and prioritize opportunities, and provided the resources and efforts required to transform opportunities to projects.• Managed the liaison with joint venture partners, public and private stakeholders.

Houston, Texas, United States

An engineering and construction group based in Nashville TN, USA and specialized in building construction and infrastructure projects. Started as an on-site Project Coordinator and progressed to become a Project Manager in 1993 leading a team of engineers and project professionals involved with the execution of civil construction projects.Major projects included:• Third National Bank tower construction project in Nashville, TN with responsibilities for site supervision, cost control and contract administration.• The construction of major hospitals in the US southern and western states under contract with the Hospital Corporation of America, with responsibilities spanning across project administration and cost control functions. Assumed project manager role for the construction of the Women’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering