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Riyadh, SA

I specialise in embedding sustainability into procurement for corporates, NGOs and public organisations across EMEA. My work involves leading strategic reviews, delivering performance improvement initiatives and facilitating practical programs that align procurement with sustainable growth and measurable impact.

Brighton, MA, US

Düsseldorf, DE

Leader of the Africa Special Executive Course on Digital Innovation in Public Procurement, driving digital transformation in the public sector procurement landscape.

Dubai, AE

Stamford, Lincs, GB

Coomera, QLD, AU

New York, NY, US

Dubai, Dubai, AE

Abidjan, CI

Led an 81-member multicultural team across 54 African countries, driving a year-long transformation in Procurement, Real Estate and Corporate Services. I managed the design and construction of a 2000-person Corporate HQ, developed strategic priorities, and promoted cross-functional collaboration to align with business objectives, enhancing operational.

Dallas, Texas, US

As the leader of AECOM's NEOM transformative construction projects, I oversaw commercial operations and change initiatives aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and NEOM regulations. I led a multicultural team of 124 staff, optimising supplier and stakeholder relationships, driving cost reduction, and ensuring supply assurance across multiple.

Dallas, Texas, US

As part of a six-person leadership team, I led a turnaround mission to transform Saudi Arabia's land, sea, and airport immigration, customs, real estate and infrastructure in a $1 billion project. The transformation involved diverse elements such as design, housing, solar power, technology, and operations. My primary focus was to apply project management.

Dallas, Texas, US

For the UK Government's £29 billion global healthcare initiative, I led partnership growth and expanded operations. I applied strategic thinking and procurement policy expertise to maximise humanitarian impact, building effective partnerships with governments and NGOs in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Jordan and Myanmar. Notable projects included.

Dallas, Texas, US

I managed procurement packages for Jeddah's public transport projects, ensuring compliance with FIDIC contracts and focusing on supplier diversity, innovation and the entire tendering process.In addition, I provided subject matter expertise on public procurement during AECOM's bid for the DFID contract, successfully challenging the initial award decision.

Manchester, GB

Visiting Lecturer at one of the UK’s top universities, contributing to the Nuclear Engineering Doctorate and "Doctoral Prize" Elite Ph.D. programs. Additionally, academically published on Commercial Negotiation Skills.

St Helens, GB

I was responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities and later overseeing project delivery. I worked at one of the top procurement and supply chain consultancies, gaining extensive experience across the UK, USA and Europe. My focus was on procurement strategy, cost management, and process improvement for large corporates and UK.

Master Of Science (Msc) Management

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng)