ABDULLAH AL-ZAMIL
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Highly motivated business development leader with a strong background in client relations, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to increase client retention, improve service delivery, and drive business growth. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, negotiating complex agreements, and implementing data-driven strategies. Adept at thriving in fast-paced environments with strong time management, problem-solving abilities, and a focus on achieving sustainable results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director of Public Sector Partnerships
General Authority for Statistics
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2025.09 - Current
- Manage and strengthen strategic partnerships with government entities, fostering effective coordination and long-term collaboration.
- Conduct meetings, prepare official meeting minutes, and follow up on agreed actions and deliverables.
- Lead the development and implementation of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system internally and with external partners to enhance communication efficiency, streamline follow-ups, and improve data integration.
- Coordinate and manage internal departments’ requests for data from government entities, ensuring clarity of requirements, regulatory compliance, and timely data delivery.
- Manage government entities’ requests for data by validating accuracy, coordinating with relevant internal teams, and ensuring timely response in line with data governance and protection frameworks.
- Serve as Secretary of the UN World Data Forum 2026 Organizing Committee, coordinating a cross-governmental committee comprising 20 government entities, including organizing meetings, preparing documentation, and following up on agreed actions and deliverables.
Client Relations Department Manager – Business Development Division
EDAA
Riyadh
2022.05 - 2025.09
- Lead and mentor a team of relationship managers, fostering strong partnerships with government and private sectors.
- Develop and negotiate strategic partnership agreements aligned with corporate goals.
- Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities, improve client satisfaction, and enhance service offerings.
- Oversee marketing initiatives, increasing brand visibility and client engagement.
Senior Relationship Manager – Business Development Division
EDAA
Riyadh
2019.04 - 2022.05
- Spearheaded marketing campaigns that expanded Edaa’s services and boosted client adoption.
- Contributed to a 50% revenue growth in registry services.
- Managed multiple projects and facilitated stakeholder engagements for new product development.
Relationship Manager – Business Development Division
EDAA
Riyadh
2017.01 - 2019.04
- Promoted company services.
- Led the design and launch of Edaa’s website.
- Strengthened relationships with stakeholders to enhance product reach.
Business Support Specialist – Sales & Marketing Division
Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)
Riyadh
2015.11 - 2017.01
- Prepared performance and budget reports for Sales & Marketing Division.
- Managed external audit activities.
- Coordinated division’s budget planning.
Credit Policy and Monitoring Specialist “Control Budget & Reporting”
National Water Company
Riyadh
2014.08 - 2015.11
- Managed purchase requisitions and prepared financial reports across multiple business units.
- Contributed to automating the budget upload process.
Education
Master's Degree - Information Technology Management
Webster University
USA 2001.04 - /2013
Bachelor Degree - Finance Management
King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2001.04 - 2010.06
LANGUAGES
Arabic - Native
English - Fluent
Timeline
Director of Public Sector Partnerships
General Authority for Statistics
2025.09 - Current
Client Relations Department Manager – Business Development Division
EDAA
2022.05 - 2025.09
Senior Relationship Manager – Business Development Division
EDAA
2019.04 - 2022.05
Relationship Manager – Business Development Division
EDAA
2017.01 - 2019.04
Business Support Specialist – Sales & Marketing Division
Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)
2015.11 - 2017.01
Credit Policy and Monitoring Specialist “Control Budget & Reporting”
National Water Company
2014.08 - 2015.11
Master's Degree - Information Technology Management
Webster University
2001.04 - /2013
Bachelor Degree - Finance Management
King Saud University
2001.04 - 2010.06