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Amr M.Salah Basiouny

Jeddah

Summary

Seasoned C-Suite executive with 30 years of experience, delivered $+9 billion worth projects in mixed-use real estate development, urban infrastructure, new cities including residential districts, logistics and industrial zones, leisure and hospitality developments. Expertise spans from vision articulation, strategic planning, business model, governance, policies and processes development, to lead all projects planning and execution phases starting from master planning, design (i.e. RIBA 1-7), tendering, contract management, construction and operations management. Proficient in various business models, including PPP concessions, EPC contracting, properties and facilities management. Focus on creating value that aligns with organizational strategic goals and driving attractive ROI. Adept at leading multiple concurrent portfolios, fostering team motivation, and making critical decisions. Experience in managing various stakeholders, multi-disciplinary international consultants & contractors to ensure compliance with timelines, budgets, quality standards, and ESG objectives.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer | Real Estate & Urban Infrastructure

Ajlan & Bros Holding Group
10.2023 - 06.2025
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
  • Leading the Real Estate & Infrastructure sector, managing design, construction and projects management phases, and board member in multiple affiliated companies and subsidiaries owned by the group.
  • Manage all development projects as master developer and private equity investor as listed: -
  • Master Development of mixed-use project for tourism & logistics. ($6 billion - Oman)
  • Riyadh North Mixed-used City – Master Plan Giga Project proposal ($ 8 billion - KSA)
  • Multiple Real estate projects in KSA (residential and commercial) ($ 2 billion – KSA).
  • Smart Warehousing and Logistic Zones –JV with Dubai Ports World ($ 5 billion - Land Bank)
  • Water Desalination Plant (600.000 m3/day – Jubail 3B – $ 800 Million (operational)
  • Taibah & Al-Qassim Power stations 2 – 3.6 GW (under execution-KSA)

Vice President | Real Estate & Urban Infrastructure

Royal Commission for AlUla - RCU
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Spearheaded the Division for Real Estate & Infrastructure Development & Construction (D&C) in AlUla County, with portfolio of projects worth up to $ 30 billion. Managed hospitality & residential development w/Infrastructure.
  • Led a team of 45 Directors & Senior Managers, in addition to +250 external global consultants professionals (e.g. AECOM, Atkins, egis…etc.) to address the following mandates: -
  • Develop strategy, master plan and operating model to assure business continuity & fiscal sustainability.
  • Prepare D&C business model for the Board of Directors approval, chaired by HRH Crown Prince.
  • Develop AlUla master plan, codes & standards, concept & detail designs, followed by tendering document, evaluation criteria, techno-commercial evaluation towards contracts awarding.
  • Monitor the construction projects delivery progress & milestones.
  • Manage stakeholders & partners with government entities (e.g. MOE, MEWA, SEC, NWC, STC) with CEOs level to establish business and operation models and conclude strategic agreements.
  • Lead Public Private Partnership transformation program (PPP) for Mega projects.
  • Review and approve projects progress reporting and evaluate contractor’s performance to satisfy contractual, technical obligations and projects’ delivery milestones.
  • Assure the compliance with the master program and facilitate the operation handing over process.
  • Promote innovative solutions (colored Asphalt, Light marking, environmentally friendly construction)
  • Accomplished Projects: -
  • Mixed-Use development. ($ 2.0 Billion- Residential, Commercial & Resorts)
  • Resorts: Banyan Tree Resort, The Chedi Hegra, Cloud 7 & Residential projects.
  • Airport (Terminal II & Taxiways) (4.4 Mil Pas. /year + FBO - $ 1.2 Billion - Completed)
  • Experiential Tram & stations (50 Km Track & Tram – $ 0.7 Billion - under construction)
  • Public Realm and Parks (85 Km Hegra Road with landscaping & Horse track).
  • Water & Wastewater Systems (180,000 m3/day + 1,250 Km piping & Dams - $ 2.0 Billion)
  • HV/MV 5 Substations (380/132/13.8 KV– $1.5 Billion under construction)

Senior Director | Mixed-Use Development & Infrastructure

Emaar, The Economic City - King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)
06.2012 - 09.2021
  • Develop and operate reliable and sustainable projects for the entire city (180 km²). The end-to-end role includes city and districts master planning, feasibility studies, BoD approvals, design, engineering, tendering, construction and operations. Lead Public Private Partnership transformation program (PPP) for mega projects.
  • Key Roles and Responsibilities: -
  • Develop KAEC Master plan in line with corporate strategy to ensure vertical and horizontal integration.
  • Liaise with governmental authorities/investors to establish strategic agreements and alignment.
  • Lead the PPP program through all stages to meet the strategic goals of the corporate.
  • Develop business plan in association with comprehensive feasibility studies to assure positive business P&L and sustainable financial models.
  • Prepare tender documents, standards & specifications and design phases. Establish evaluation criteria. Award tenders and sign contract with successful bidder to meet corporate goals and milestones.
  • Lead real estate projects’ execution activities (Planning, design, Construction) , review periodic progress reporting and evaluate contractor’s performance to satisfy obligations and milestones.
  • Lead Sustainability program and infrastructure renewable transformation and innovation.
  • Projects accomplished: -
  • Mixed used development (Residential & Hospitality - $ 1.5 billion- Operational)
  • Al-Shurooq residential District
  • Al-Waha residential District
  • Al-Morooj Mixed-Use District.
  • Al-BaylaSun Mixed-Use Commercial district.
  • Industrial Valley – Special economic zone
  • Water Desalination Plant (by Solar) (120,000 m3/day- Network 453 Km- $ 0.15 billion)
  • District Cooling Plant (20,000 TR - Network 10 Km – $ 0.6 billion)
  • HV/MV 3 Substations (380/110/13.8 KV- MV Grid 930 Km - $ 0.4 billion)
  • Industrial Gas Distribution network (100 MMSCFD – $ 35 million)

Project Director – KAUST Utilities Development & Operations

Nesma & Partners – Saudi Aramco (PMT) - KAUST
03.2009 - 06.2012
  • Managing and providing technical expertise including planning, design, construction and operation of multi-disciplinary real estate, infrastructure and utilities for King Abdullah University for Science and Technology.
  • Managed to secure PPP agreement with KAUST for 20 years for Utilities and facilities management.
  • Projects Accomplished & All Operational: -
  • Multiple mixed used & Residential properties (KAUST employees residential housing)
  • Sea Water Reverse Osmosis Plant (45,000 m³/day - $ 160 million-operational)
  • Sewage Treatment Plant + Network (9,500 m³/day –$ 125 million-operational)
  • District Cooling Plant + Network (35,000 TR –$ 100 million- operational)
  • Standby Emergency Generators (20 MW- $ 50 million-operational)
  • Storm Networks (12 Km including PS’s - $150 million-operational)

Project Manager – Master Developer – Resident Engineer

JACOBS (Halcrow) - Dubai - UAE
05.2006 - 02.2009
  • Lead team of professional consultants, managing multiple projects, liaise with service authorities, and prepare tender documents and specifications to develop detailed design for real estate and infrastructure projects.
  • Projects Accomplished: -
  • Sharjah Sewage Treatment Plant- Sharjah – UAE- $ 415 million
  • Mafraq Hotel development- Abu Dhabi – UAE - $ 96 million
  • Mina Al-Arab Island Development- RAK-UAE - $ 123 million
  • Saadiyat Island Giga Development – Abu Dhabi - $ 258 million

Project Manager

Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority -Abu Dhabi - UAE
03.2003 - 05.2006
  • Managing multiple development projects concurrently and providing technical support to realize the Master plan of Abu Dhabi government. That includes strategic plan, master plan, design criteria, following up consultation activities, preparing of tender documents, evaluation of bidders’ proposals, supervision of project activities.
  • Projects Accomplished: -
  • Development of Break Water Area (Phase II) (Hotels, Villas, Marina Mall ) - $ 68 million
  • Development of Sir Baniyas Island Tourism Destination - $ 260 million
  • Development of Al-Qarasina Island - $125 million
  • Multiple Development Projects within Abu Dhabi Emirate - $ 258 million

Construction Manager

SIEMENS PSC, (US-AID turnkey Projects)
01.1996 - 01.2003
  • Employed by SIEMENS PSC, for Performing the following Turnkey projects
  • Alexandria Regional Control Centre – Head Quarter- SCADA System $ 25 million
  • Cairo Regional Control Centre – Head Quarter - SCADA System $ 32 million

Education

WHARTON Executive Global C-suite Program -

University of Pennsylvania

INSEAD - Leadership Development Program

Manchester University – Alliance Business School - Candidate GEMBA

Corporate Entrepreneurship Program - undefined

MBSC/Babson Global

Finance for Non-Finance Managers Program - undefined

MBSC/Babson Global

Public Private Partnerships Program - undefined

KAEC/Harvard Kennedy School

Executive Leadership Module - undefined

KAEC/ Stanford University School of Business

Schedule and Cost Control - undefined

George Washington University School of Business

Project Management Professional (PMP) - undefined

Project Management Institute

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering - undefined

Alexandria University

Skills

  • Strategic Oversight
  • Visionary Leadership
  • Mission realization
  • Talents Development
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Technical Expertise
  • Risk Management
  • Ambassador & Advocate
  • Stakeholders management
  • Organizational leadership
  • Executive leadership
  • Operational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Operational efficiency

Accomplishments

  • Successfully delivered Real Estate & Infrastructure projects in Egypt, UAE, and KSA worth $+9 billion.
  • Spearheaded the Development Sector for RCU (AlUla), managing a portfolio worth $30 billion.
  • Value engineering initiative in RCU, with $ 1.5 billion savings + 1 year earlier in execution program.
  • Established Emaar Development Company, overseeing operational assets worth $3 billion.
  • Transformed utility operations business from -25% losses to +20% profit within two years.
  • Sign 20 years concession with KAUST Management for Facilities Operation worth $ 450 million.

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer | Real Estate & Urban Infrastructure

Ajlan & Bros Holding Group
10.2023 - 06.2025

Vice President | Real Estate & Urban Infrastructure

Royal Commission for AlUla - RCU
09.2021 - 10.2023

Senior Director | Mixed-Use Development & Infrastructure

Emaar, The Economic City - King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)
06.2012 - 09.2021

Project Director – KAUST Utilities Development & Operations

Nesma & Partners – Saudi Aramco (PMT) - KAUST
03.2009 - 06.2012

Project Manager – Master Developer – Resident Engineer

JACOBS (Halcrow) - Dubai - UAE
05.2006 - 02.2009

Project Manager

Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority -Abu Dhabi - UAE
03.2003 - 05.2006

Construction Manager

SIEMENS PSC, (US-AID turnkey Projects)
01.1996 - 01.2003

INSEAD - Leadership Development Program

Manchester University – Alliance Business School - Candidate GEMBA

Corporate Entrepreneurship Program - undefined

MBSC/Babson Global

Finance for Non-Finance Managers Program - undefined

MBSC/Babson Global

Public Private Partnerships Program - undefined

KAEC/Harvard Kennedy School

Executive Leadership Module - undefined

KAEC/ Stanford University School of Business

Schedule and Cost Control - undefined

George Washington University School of Business

Project Management Professional (PMP) - undefined

Project Management Institute

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering - undefined

Alexandria University

WHARTON Executive Global C-suite Program -

University of Pennsylvania
Amr M.Salah Basiouny