FADI ZENATY
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Experienced mining Industry leadership & innovation expert with expertise in establishing and scaling exploration and mining ventures. Proven success in strategic planning, team leadership, and securing key service agreements. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and driving business growth within challenging regulatory and competitive landscapes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
CEO
Mining Solutions Experts Ltd.
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Established Mining Experts, achieving full compliance with government regulations.
- Crafted strategic business plan to facilitate early-stage growth.
- Led recruitment of high-calibre team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Negotiated critical service agreements, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Founded premier mineral exploration services firm, providing comprehensive solutions from license acquisition to feasibility studies.
- Directed technical support for successful bids in License Round 6, securing multiple high-potential international projects.
- Structured exploration programmes in compliance with Saudi Mining Law and Article 42 requirements.
- Managed negotiations for joint ventures, NDAs, and MoUs with global investors and technology partners.
- Oversaw financial operations to maintain fiscal health of the company.
- Formulated business plan to ensure sustainability in competitive markets.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to secure company's future growth.
General Manager
Alara Resources Limited
Muscat , Oman
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Achieved successful market entry by launching geological consultancy and drilling services in Oman, delivering strategic growth through market analysis and localized service models.
- Directed team formation and operations management, ensuring high client satisfaction with customized geological and drilling service plans.
- Negotiated and secured a three-year government framework agreement for mineral services, demonstrating strong public sector engagement and contract negotiation skills.
- Led the development of the project strategy and stakeholder engagement plan for the Al Wash-hi Copper-Gold Mining Project, supporting operational and ESG objectives.
- Negotiated and executed multiple Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements with government bodies to deliver critical infrastructure (water, power, roads) to mining projects.
- Oversaw SAP system implementation for financial control, project costing, and materials management, strengthening enterprise-level decision-making.
- Customized ERPNext to optimize CRM, operational tracking, and technical data integration, supporting scalable and efficient project delivery.
- Developed a social management plan to foster local community involvement and small business integration, aligned with national sustainability and ESG goals.
- Spearheaded the qualification of Alara Resources Ltd. as the successful bidder for the Khnaiguiyah Zinc-Copper Project (SAR 255 million), overseeing technical and commercial bid strategy.
- Led the establishment of Alara-Tasnim Southwest Mining Company, a strategic joint venture created to participate in Saudi Arabia’s mineral licensing rounds.
- Directed the company’s bid submission for the Muhaddad Project, contributing to exploration planning, financial modeling, and JV structuring.
- Managed the preparation and submission of multiple exploration license applications in alignment with the Saudi Mining Law, contributing to business expansion and regional exploration growth.
Assistant General Manager
Shortcuts Logistics and Support Services Co.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2013 - 12.2018
- Established business operations and managed all regulatory processes efficiently.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities, ensuring effective administration and financial oversight.
- Executed meticulous technical planning for various projects.
- Managed construction projects, focusing on cost control, timelines, and procurement planning.
- Implemented budgeting controls to maintain financial stability.
- Oversaw procurement processes, secured cost-effective supplies always.
IT & Administration Manager
United Arabian Manajem Co. – Manajem – Sita Mining Co.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2004 - 06.2013
- Established GIS/IT systems and developed an E-Library for improved resource access.
- Streamlined document control and information exchange across projects and departments.
- Directed technical reports and feasibility studies, enhancing project outcomes.
- Led the upgrade of Al Khnaiguiyah Zinc-Copper BFS and financial model for better analysis.
- Led the digitization project of topographical and geological maps to optimize internal accessibility.
- Collaborated with consultants to facilitate company structure transition.
- Managed daily operations, overseeing administration, finance, and legal matters.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Abertay University
UK 06.2023 -
B.Sc. - Information Technology and Computing
Arab Open University
Diploma - Information Technology and Management
Al-Balqa Applied University
Skills
- Resilience and flexibility
- Compliance knowledge
- Influential negotiation
- Technical proficiency
- Collaborative decision-making
- Business restructuring
- Leadership and motivation
- Budget administration
- Market analysis
- Project leadership
- Cultural awareness
- Public speaking
- Business administration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Budget management
- Process optimization
- Agility and creative thinking
- Self-awareness and motivation
- Social influence and leadership
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Active listening skills
- Project management expertise
- Reporting and presentation skills
- Technology proficiency
- GIS and remote sensing expertise
- MS Project and Primavera proficiency
- ERP systems (NEXT, SAP)
- AutoCAD and programming skills
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
- Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials
- Remote Sensing Essentials
- Project Management with P6
- Learning Objectives to Project Management
Accomplishments
- Successfully qualified Alara Resources Ltd. as a preserved bidder for the largest Zinc-Copper project in the Middle East, valued at SAR 255 million.
- Led the end-to-end coordination of technical, financial, and legal deliverables, including bid preparation, exploration planning, and strategic alignment with the Ministry’s licensing criteria.
- Spearheaded a major strategic shift by transitioning the project’s EPC model from third-party to in-house execution, resulting in a 20% CAPEX reduction.
- Developed a comprehensive project management plan in collaboration with the PMC, introducing a matrix organizational structure that improved operational control, interdepartmental collaboration, and execution efficiency.
- Negotiated and implemented multiple PPP agreements with government authorities to secure vital mine infrastructure, including water supply, power connectivity, and road access.
- Ensured infrastructure readiness aligned with mining timelines, reducing project risk and enhancing sustainability outcomes.
Secured Landmark Government Bid – Khnaiguiyah Zinc-Copper Project
Strategic Project Optimization – Al Wash-hi Copper-Gold Mining Project
Public-Private Partnership Leadership for Infrastructure Development
Timeline
CEO
Mining Solutions Experts Ltd.
11.2023 - 05.2025
MBA - Project Management
Abertay University
06.2023 -
General Manager
Alara Resources Limited
03.2019 - 10.2023
Assistant General Manager
Shortcuts Logistics and Support Services Co.
07.2013 - 12.2018
IT & Administration Manager
United Arabian Manajem Co. – Manajem – Sita Mining Co.
07.2004 - 06.2013
Diploma - Information Technology and Management
Al-Balqa Applied University
B.Sc. - Information Technology and Computing
Arab Open University
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