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Hamid Elzihdany

Hamid Elzihdany

Riyadh

Summary

Knowledgeable [CEO] with strategic vision and extensive background in driving organizational growth and operational efficiency. Led transformative initiatives that streamlined processes and fostered innovation across diverse industries. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills, consistently leveraging analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to achieve corporate goals.


Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Saban Facility Managements
01.2025 - Current

Leadership & Vision

  • Define and communicate the company’s vision, mission, and long-term strategy.
  • Inspire and lead employees to achieve organizational goals.
  • Foster a positive, high-performance company culture.

Strategic Planning & Execution

  • Develop and implement business strategies to ensure sustainable growth.
  • Identify new opportunities for expansion, partnerships, and innovation.
  • Oversee execution of strategic initiatives across all departments.

Financial Management

  • Ensure financial health by overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
  • Approve major investments, capital expenditures, and funding strategies.
  • Work with the CFO and finance team to manage risks and maximize profitability.

Operational Oversight

  • Supervise day-to-day operations through senior management.
  • Ensure efficiency, productivity, and compliance across all business units.
  • Approve key policies, processes, and organizational structures.

Stakeholder & Board Relations

  • Report to and collaborate with the Board of Directors.
  • Maintain strong relationships with shareholders, partners, and investors.
  • Represent the company in public forums, media, and industry associations.

Business Development & Growth

  • Drive market expansion and customer acquisition strategies.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
  • Negotiate high-level contracts and strategic alliances.

Risk Management & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks to the organization.
  • Establish crisis management and business continuity plans.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

  • Recruit, mentor, and retain top executive talent.
  • Promote professional development and succession planning.
  • Create an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent.

Innovation & Digital Transformation

  • Encourage adoption of new technologies and business models.
  • Support R&D and innovation initiatives.
  • Keep the company competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Promote sustainability and community engagement initiatives.
  • Ensure the company acts ethically and responsibly in society.

FM Director

Samaya Group Ltd
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Develop and implement facility management strategies in line with organizational objectives.
  • Lead long-term planning for asset management, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
  • Oversee capital improvement projects and major renovations.
  • Ensure buildings, equipment, and systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, safety, security, etc.) are maintained to the highest standards.
  • Establish preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Implement health, safety, and environmental standards across all facilities.
  • Develop and manage annual FM budgets.
  • Monitor costs, optimize resources, and ensure cost-effective facility operations.
  • Manage vendor contracts and negotiate service agreements.
  • Select, evaluate, and oversee external vendors and service providers.
  • Ensure compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs).
  • Maintain strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and government authorities.
  • Ensure adherence to local laws, building codes, safety regulations, and sustainability standards.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
  • Oversee security, emergency response, and business continuity plans.
  • Lead and mentor the facility management team.
  • Promote training, professional development, and succession planning.
  • Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure facilities provide a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for employees and visitors.
  • Address tenant, client, and staff concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Support initiatives that enhance employee well-being and productivity.

Branch Manager

Almahmal faciliteis services company
07.2014 - 09.2022
  • Facilitated smooth running of branch operations by verifying consistent compliance with standard operating procedures.
  • AREAS OF EXPERTISE
     Facilities Management
     Business Development
     Team Leadership
     Budget Management
     Relationship Management
     Regulatory Compliance / Audits
     OH&S
     Strategic Planning & Analysis
     Process Improvements
     Change Management
     Cost Control/Reduction
  • Managing overall operations and is responsible for the
    effective and successful management of labor,
    productivity, quality control and safety measures as
    established and set for the Facility Management
    Services which includes :
     Operations & Maintenance
     Janitorial & Housekeeping
     External & Internal Glass Cleaning
     Pest Control
     Landscaping
     Security & Safety
     Construction / Renovation and Modification of
    Facilities
  • Area of business 270 SNB Branches, Damac Towers, King Khalid Airport (SANS), Cushman Wakfield 8 university, Malls, SNB Towers, Collage of Excellence, Shell company, Alshayee, AL Futtaim & Albaik etc
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and implementing Facilities Management processes.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
  • Bidding projects with technical and commercial proposals
  • Created classification systems to manage archives.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Analyzed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimized scheduling.
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimize office operations.
  • Developed organizational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.

Project Manager

Saudi Oger company /Royal Commission Yanbu
09.2009 - 06.2014
  • Monitored project activity more than 4500 building with royal villas in royal commission Yanbu, adapting services to suit consumer demand.
  • Recruited high-performing, reliable staff for improved team productivity.
  • Devised activity and service plans to meet customer requirements.
  • Actioned customer feedback to promote continued service improvement.
  • Deescalated internal conflict and implemented motivational techniques.
  • Tracked expenses and business outgoings to remain within cashflow targets.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration across departments.
  • Briefed and motivated staff to deliver daily operational requirements.
  • performing PM &CM & and predictive Maintenance for all equipment's

Electrical Division Manager

king Saud university
09.1991 - 06.2009
  • Responsible for CUSC AREA Central Utilities Services Complex
  • including Gas Turbine & Chillers 5000 HP & Substation up to 13.8kv &Sewage system &Water system &Fire system & Boilers &Compressors with all panels and control system
  • Planning and Excusing of preventive Maintenance &corrective Maintenance & predictive maintenance
  • Electrical testing and calibration of various equipment
  • Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping staff to independently meet customer needs.
  • Supervised all staff members to ensure first-class workmanship and successful delivery of work targets.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.

Electrical Engineer

Arab Medical Food Company
11.1988 - 01.1991
  • Installing and commissioning of various type of equipment's like Extruders M/C and dryers & package M/C
  • APV baker barking equipment &Gerber Baby Foods Equipment's
  • Wiring and testing during installation
  • Performing excellent maintenance of all electrical equipment's
  • Professional in package M/c

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Assiut University / Faculty of Engineering
06.1988

Skills

  • High-value project management
  • Member of MEFMA
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Standard operating procedures (SOP) compliance
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Energetic
  • Excels in team leadership
  • Verbal/written communication in Arabic and English
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Key Performance Indicator monitoring
  • Business development
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Associate member of SCE

Personal Information

  • Driving License:
  • Nationality: Egyptian

Timeline

CEO

Saban Facility Managements
01.2025 - Current

FM Director

Samaya Group Ltd
09.2022 - 01.2025

Branch Manager

Almahmal faciliteis services company
07.2014 - 09.2022

Project Manager

Saudi Oger company /Royal Commission Yanbu
09.2009 - 06.2014

Electrical Division Manager

king Saud university
09.1991 - 06.2009

Electrical Engineer

Arab Medical Food Company
11.1988 - 01.1991

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Assiut University / Faculty of Engineering
Hamid Elzihdany