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Dr. Mohammed Alghazzawi

Dr. Mohammed Alghazzawi

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

  • A well-grounded visionary with exposure in managing a gamut of activities such as business management, international Affairs, soft diplomacy, digital transformation, digital economy, negotiation, strategic planning & support, and team building. Expert in driving businesses, delivering holistic solutions to carve a niche in highly competitive markets.
  • Strong aptitude to understand set up and lead complex business processes and business objectives.
  • Distinguished career reflects continual advancement, depth of valuable & diversified leadership experience, and consistent achievements in driving cost-effective strategies, practices, and initiatives that produce dynamic business results.
  • Well-versed in current international affairs, foreign policies, and international affairs. Knowledge of preparing and reviewing negotiate treaties and agreements. In-depth understanding of handling international relations issues and trade policy changes
  • Pioneering success, business acumen, trusted service records, and accomplishments. Undertook challenging assignments with passion for an organizational turnaround and strategic planning to enhance activities efficiency year-on-year
  • Characterized as an efficient team leader & player, exercising cross-functional team coordination, combining communication, problem-solving skills with analytical and leadership capabilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

International Relations Consultant

International Chamber Of Commerce - Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2022 - Current
  • Worked with private sectors and Ministries to smooth over international relations and maintain productive connections with the international organizations .
  • Counseled executive leadership on legislative, cultural and policies concerns.
  • Improved performance, hiring practices and management systems to facilitate success of the organization.
  • Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
  • Delivered outstanding service to members to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Automated system e-commerce features to improve members engament.
  • Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.

Director of International Organizations

Federation Of Saudi Cambers
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2016 - 10.2022
  • Developing and leading the plan which delivers key target objectives.
  • Articulating strategic plans and establishes and leads short-and long‐range planning processes for departments
  • Effectuating pre-planned strategies for accomplishment of performance milestones.
  • Dexterously functioning to solve all problems and disputes of an international commercial nature through conciliation, formulation, and conclusion of the necessary settlements to achieve this, or settling them through arbitration according to the mechanism specified in the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris (Head Quarter).
  • Working on developing Saudi international trade about services, Investment, and international relations, removing obstacles that may face Saudi international trade, and achieving the safety of its practice.
  • Holding and organizing meetings, seminars, training and conferences related to Saudi economic activities, subject to representation in the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris (Head Quarter).
  • Developing, managing, and organizing exhibitions for different Saudi industries.
  • Playing a stellar role in determining the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Representing Saudi economic activities in the international community through the activities of the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris (Head Quarter)
  • Improving and enhancing the knowledge of the Saudi business community of all the provisions, customs, and practical applications of the International Chamber of Commerce and the international business community and working on their adoption and use by the Saudi business community.
  • Motivating, monitoring staff activities & ensuring skills enhancement and development by providing direction, developing growth opportunities, and required training.

Executive Director

Committee For International Trade
Riyadh And Washington , Saudi Arabia
12.2016 - 10.2022
  • Delivered support to the media projects that serve the interests of the Kingdom, arranging visits for foreign delegations and attracting foreign talent to adopt issues in support of trade and Saudi investments. Developed deliberate highlights on some matters to enlighten the international public opinion and to distribute them by all possible means throughout the world.
  • Pioneered dialogues with the business community, legislative and executive bodies, and civil society organizations (NGOs) such as a Saudi civil society organization to protect the national interests of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Dexterously delivered the interests of the Kingdom abroad, including the employment of solid relations between the members of the committee and their counterparts in friendly countries & communicated with some qualified figures in the government and private sectors.

CEO

Al - Olaibi Group (3 Companies)
Riyadh , UAE And Spain , Saudi Arabia
06.2014 - 10.2016


  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
  • Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
  • Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.

Director General of Authorities and Federations

Council Of Saudi Chambers
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2009 - 06.2014

Officially representing the Council at the following organizations:

  • Federation of GCC Chambers
  • Arab Chambers Federation
  • Islamic Chambers
  • International Chamber of Commerce – France

Main Achievements :

  • Holding and organizing meetings, seminars, training and conferences related to Saudi economic activities, subject to representation in the above organizations .
  • Developing, managing, and organizing exhibitions for different Saudi industries.
  • Playing a stellar role in determining the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Representing Saudi economic activities in the international community through the activities of the above organizations
  • Improving and enhancing the knowledge of the Saudi business community of all the provisions, customs, and practical applications of the Council of Saudi Chambers and the international business community and working on their adoption and use by the Saudi business community.

Human Resources Manager

Tas'helat Marketing Company (Petrol Services)
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
02.2008 - 03.2009
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 500-employees company.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
  • Served as representative in various civic and community functions to further enhance company image and develop additional business.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.

Executive Director / Board Member

World Of Wooden Furniture Factories
Riyad, Saudi Arabia And Egypt
10.2000 - 01.2008

Superintended the erection of the new 15000 square meters manufacturing facilities; secured essential contracts such as the furnishing of the Riyadh meridian, the Dammam Meridian, and the Jeddah Hilton through our specialized hotel furniture division. Participated in International furniture fairs in Germany, Italy, China, and the U.S.

Education

Doctor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurial Studies

Paris School of Business (PSB)
Paris , France
02.2012 - 06.2016

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
01.2008 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
02.1995 - 05.2000

Professional Certification - Digital Leadership

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
10.2022 - Current

Skills

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Accomplishments

Professional memberships

  • Trade and Investment Taskforce Member – B20 Saudi Arabia
  • Steering Committee member – United Nation (Sustainable developments goals implementation in Saudi Arabia)
  • Steering Committee member - Logistics Development working Team – ministry of Investment
  • Trade and Investment Committee Member – International Chamber of Commerce – France
  • ICC Commission on Taxation – International Chamber of Commerce (France)
  • Higher Committee for EXPO 2020 in Dubai – Ministry of Commerce.
  • Committee of Trade and investment framework Agreement Council (TIFA) – Ministry of Commerce.
  • Committee of EU-GCC Trade and Investment – GCC General Secretariat
  • Digital economy Commission- International Chamber of Commerce – France
  • Environment & Energy Commission – International Chamber of Commerce – France

Achievements

  • The implementation of ATA Carnet system (International System for Temporary admission for goods) in Saudi Arabia.
  • Enhancing Partnerships Synergistically Contribute to Local and Global Development Agendas Letter of Understanding (United Nations Sustainable development goals)
  • Memorandum of understanding between the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) , the United Nations Economic Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA) and the Federation of Saudi Chambers to cooperate on the establishment of a hub of the ICC-ESCWA Centre of Entrepreneurship in Riyadh.
  • Agreement between Foundation for the Global Compact, Federation of Saudi Chambers to cooperate on the establishment of a Global Network Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.

Timeline

International Relations Consultant

International Chamber Of Commerce - Saudi Arabia
10.2022 - Current

Professional Certification - Digital Leadership

Cornell University
10.2022 - Current

Director of International Organizations

Federation Of Saudi Cambers
12.2016 - 10.2022

Executive Director

Committee For International Trade
12.2016 - 10.2022

CEO

Al - Olaibi Group (3 Companies)
06.2014 - 10.2016

Doctor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurial Studies

Paris School of Business (PSB)
02.2012 - 06.2016

Director General of Authorities and Federations

Council Of Saudi Chambers
10.2009 - 06.2014

Human Resources Manager

Tas'helat Marketing Company (Petrol Services)
02.2008 - 03.2009

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Columbia Southern University
01.2008 - 02.2010

Executive Director / Board Member

World Of Wooden Furniture Factories
10.2000 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
02.1995 - 05.2000
Dr. Mohammed Alghazzawi