Ahmed Al-Qahtani
Al-Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in real estate and project development, executive leadership, legal governance, negotiation, and security architecture. Demonstrates proficiency in project feasibility analysis, strategic consulting, high-stakes procurement, and contract management. Adept at advanced persuasion techniques, stakeholder management, and designing crisis response frameworks for industrial safety. Skilled in aligning corporate strategies with legal compliance and risk mitigation to drive organisational success. Committed to leveraging a diverse skill set to deliver innovative solutions and foster sustainable growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Real Estate Consultant & Project Developer
Mohammad bin Hafiz Al-Qahtani (MBH) Real Estate Co.
2022.01 - 2026.06
- Real Estate Development & Strategy: Provide strategic consultancy on large-scale real estate portfolios, driving project development lifecycle, feasibility assessments, and investment optimization.
- International Technical Procurement: Successfully secured the official commercial accreditation and distributorship rights for USG American Aluminum Factory, managing high-value B2B aluminum sales and specifications for premier construction projects.
- Executive Liaison: Lead negotiations, joint-venture formations, and commercial brokerage operations with corporate investors, developers, and high-net-worth clients.
Commercial Sales & Safety Compliance Manager
Vin Technology Co.
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Technical Sales & Marketing: Spearheaded B2B sales and marketing campaigns for specialized industrial and fleet safety equipment, customized specifically to meet Saudi Aramco’s rigorous criteria.
- Fleet Compliance & Outfitting: Directed the technical outfitting and retrofitting of commercial trucks and heavy machinery with advanced safety systems, ensuring 100% compliance with Saudi Aramco’s certified gate-access specifications.
Public Relations Director & Multi-Project Deputy Manager
Saudi Baytur Construction Co.
2018.01 - 2021.01
- Role Context: Served as the Sole Saudi Director within the corporation, taking full accountability for corporate governance, regulatory alignment, executive-level negotiations, and strategic oversight across multiple mega-projects.
- Contractual & Commercial Governance: Handled complex Contract Drafting and Contract Monitoring, ensuring all legal frameworks, timelines, and commercial compliance parameters strictly aligned with client specifications and Saudi laws.
- Project Oversight & Management: Monitored, supervised, and drove operational workflows across key national landmarks, ensuring strict adherence to world-class safety and operational standards.
- Ithra Project (Al-Khobar): Managed operational synergies and administrative structures for Saudi Aramco’s iconic cultural center.
- Jabal Omar Projects (Makkah): Supervised the complex construction and infrastructure phases of major luxury hospitality and hotel developments.
- Sharma Project (North of KSA): Handled confidential and high-security project execution for the Royal Palaces.
- Yanbu Project: Oversee the development and compliance of Saudi Aramco Residential Compounds.
Security Investigator, Inspector & Trainer
Saudi Aramco
2006.01 - 2014.01
- Job ID: 295470 | Public Security Department & Public Relations Department
- Curriculum & Program Design (Naif Security College): Formally assigned to a 6-month specialized deployment at Naif Security College to research, architect, and build Saudi Aramco’s corporate security and training programs tailored for the Aramco Training Academy.
- Investigations & Inspections: Conducted comprehensive corporate and field investigations into security breaches, compliance violations, and led specialized security audits and inspections across critical infrastructure.
Apprentice / Trainee (Apprenticeship Program)
Saudi Aramco
2006.01 - 2008.01
- Completed 2 years of intensive corporate training, blending rigorous academic coursework with hands-on practical application in corporate operations and security frameworks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Portland State University
Oregon, United States 2014.01 - 2018.01
Skills
- Real Estate & Project Development: Project Feasibility, Strategic Consulting, Construction Materials Procurement, B2B Commercial Sales
- Executive Leadership & Strategy: Corporate Management, Executive Interviewing, Sole Director Representation, High-Stakes Procurement
- Legal & Contractual Governance: Contract Drafting, Contract Monitoring, Legal Compliance, Risk Mitigation
- Negotiation & Influence: Advanced Persuasion, Technical B2B Sales, High-Stakes Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing
- Security & Crisis Architecture: Crisis Management & Emergency Response, Training Program Design, Industrial Facility Safety
Certification
- Accredited Distributor/Partner – USG American Aluminum Factory
- Corporate Management Program (Business & Corporate Administration Training)
- Earthquake Emergency Response & Crisis Management (Disaster Preparedness Course)
- Security Curriculum Specialist – Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (6-Month Program)
- Industrial Plant Safety Certification (Safety in Industrial Facilities)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified
- Certified Security Inspector & Corporate Investigator – Saudi Aramco
Timeline
Senior Real Estate Consultant & Project Developer
Mohammad bin Hafiz Al-Qahtani (MBH) Real Estate Co.
2022.01 - 2026.06
Commercial Sales & Safety Compliance Manager
Vin Technology Co.
2021.01 - 2022.01
Public Relations Director & Multi-Project Deputy Manager
Saudi Baytur Construction Co.
2018.01 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Portland State University
2014.01 - 2018.01
Security Investigator, Inspector & Trainer
Saudi Aramco
2006.01 - 2014.01
Apprentice / Trainee (Apprenticeship Program)
Saudi Aramco
2006.01 - 2008.01