Accomplished Vice President committed to supporting operational success and development. Liaises with C-level executives to drive corporate objectives. Persuasive negotiator with superior background of YOY growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Compliance
Saudi Telecom
01.2022 - Current
Overseeing compliance within stc group and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with laws, and regulatory policies, procedures, and requirements
Drives compliance agenda while managing the development of stc Compliance framework to ensure alignment with the company’s objectives as well as the development of compliance strategy, program, objectives & annual plans aligned with corporate strategy, values & BoD/Executive aspirations and industry best practices
Streamlines compliance capabilities across stc group to capitalize on strengths and existing synergies and address capability gaps
Drives the effective implementation of compliance strategy, programs, objectives and annuals plans
Develops compliance methodologies, universe, grids and approaches across the group
Identifies and resolve compliance issues that have a significant impact on the group and require follow-up or investigation, and refer cases to related internal sectors/ subsidiaries
Monitors adherence to compliance requirements defined by group across internal sectors/ subsidiaries
Guide the development of awareness sessions to provide up-to-date knowledge of laws, regulations, procedures and compliance for stc Group
Directs identifying and addressing any potential areas of improvement in the compliance program in order to maintain STC’s position as an ethical and compliant company
Directs identifying key compliance risks & define, track and report corresponding mitigation actions and controls
Develop BoD/Executive level compliance progress/status reports for the approved compliance objectives, status of compliance, and overall compliance program for data pertaining to compliance trainings, reviews, oversight, investigations, and other similar data shared by stc units/sectors and subsidiaries
Provide compliance advice to internal stakeholders for ethical conduct related queries/topics received via STC’s hotline & other available channels etc.
Chief Commercial Officer Advisor
Saudi Telecom
01.2021 - 01.2022
Articulating CBU Business Development strategy and formulating initiatives to enhance traditional and non-traditional services as part of CBU overall strategy
Support STC CCO in decision making and day-to-day management of B2C and committees
Provide sound and timely strategic, commercial and economic guidance and advice to CCO in support of B2C short, medium and long term objectives
Support STC CCO in all B2C strategic program, business growth opportunities and ensure the proper execution with all related owners
Critically assesses and advise on Risk management, business continuity, Audit observations along with compliance across Commercial sector
Provide advice on formulation and execution of B2C strategy
Provide high-level strategic guidelines on the go-to-market approach to improve and harmonise marketing, sales, and customer care execution activities
Guide content and discussions during CCO B2C meetings
Represent STC CCO and secure CBU interests during commercial discussions, including STC Corporate/ Finance/HR /Legal/ IT/ Network/ STC Pay/ STC Channels and external consultants
Analyse commercial impact on B2C of received proposals from internal/ external suppliers and partners
Identify commercial trends and insights to be leveraged in B2C strategy
Assess B2C business performance against market trends to highlight major gaps.
Head of Business Development
Saudi Telecom
01.2019 - 01.2021
Articulating CBU Business Development strategy and formulating initiatives to enhance traditional and non-traditional services as part of CBU overall strategy, in addition to existing role of General Manager, Planning & Performance
More specifically: Creating long-term value for the B2C ecosystem across customers’ value proposition, entry into new markets, and relationships footprint expansion
Identifying commercial trends and insights with a view to exploiting new revenue streams and opportunities for B2C business growth
Assessing B2C business performance against market trends
Exploiting market disruptions in favour of B2C strategy
Identifying new B2C revenue streams and opportunities, proposing innovative products, services, business lines and sales channels for B2C business growth
Expanding B2C partnerships by developing prioritised list of potential strategic and operational partners
Providing high-level strategic guidelines on go-to-market approach for selected ideas.
General Manager, Planning & Performance
Saudi Telecom
01.2013 - 01.2021
Consolidating STC’s position as KSA market leader in retail mobile broadband and FTTH through developing and executing strategic and financial plans, with above-target EBITDA for past 4 years, whilst building business development function in non-telecom sector
Additionally: Creating long-term value for B2C ecosystem across customers’ value proposition, entry into new markets and relationships footprint expansion
Managing business unit’s annual budget and profitability, improving revenue estimation accuracy to 99.5%
Developing executive performance reporting and analysis capabilities
Driving revenue assurance and fraud management activities across all product categories
Managing supplier and partner contracts and payments
Directing continuous improvement of business processes in accordance with international standards and best practices, leading to achievement of King Abdulaziz Quality Award in 2018
Managing supply chain for SIM’s, scratch cards and electronic recharge vouchers
Overseeing fixed sales orders end-to-end, reducing orders on hold by 60%
Controlling user access to CRM systems, reducing unnecessary permissions by almost 30%
Member of IFRS, VAT, ERT, cost efficiency and internal control effectiveness committees.
Director, Planning & Performance
Saudi Telecom
01.2012 - 01.2013
Developing plans and monitoring quality and performance of all call centre front and back office operational activities.
Director, Broadband Technical Support
Saudi Telecom
01.2011 - 01.2012
Managing 1000+ employees in largest, multi-channel, broadband contact centre in MENA.
Section Manager, Quality Assurance
Saudi Telecom
01.2010 - 01.2011
First to introduce online support via social networking platforms.
Section Manager, Broadband Support
Saudi Telecom
01.2009 - 01.2010
Established first IPTV support centre at Saudi Telecom.
Section Manager, e-Support
Saudi Telecom
01.2008 - 01.2009
Supporting 1 million+ customers via ‘STC Online’ support portal.
Section Manager, Broadband & Landline Support
Saudi Telecom
01.2007 - 01.2008
Built broadband centre of excellence.
Section Manager, Portal and Content Development
Saudi Telecom
01.2007 - 01.2007
Design and build of ‘m3com’ broadband customer content portal.
Business Requirements Team Leader
Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)
01.2006 - 01.2007
Senior Business Analyst
Saudi Telecom
01.2004 - 01.2007
IT Consultant
King Khaled University Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
Software Engineer
International Systems Engineering
01.2003 - 01.2004
Education
Certified GRC Professional (GRCP) -
OCEG
Advanced Management Programme - undefined
INSEAD, France
Advanced Diploma, Contact Centre Management - undefined