Mohammed Alwazzan
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in strategic planning and execution, operational excellence, and financial management. Demonstrates strong leadership and team development skills, adept at change management and compliance and risk management. Proven track record in customer relationship management, supply chain and logistics management, digital strategy implementation, and project management. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Vice President of Operations
Worley
Dammam
2024.01 - 2025.01
- Oversee operational excellence, ensuring strategic goals are met
- Drive business synergies across functions to optimize operations and productivity
- Improved cash collection from 200+ DSO to less than 100 days
- Foster an engaged and high-performing team culture through leadership development and mentoring
- Led the recruitment, training, and retention of top talent to build a resilient and future-ready organization
- Champion sustainability and safety, ensuring a secure and environmentally responsible workplace
- Implement cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement strategies to enhance bottom-line performance
- Implemented localization initiatives and operational excellence programs to achieve more than 50% localization
Managing Director
Ecolab
Dammam
2019.03 - 2024.01
- Directed all financial and operational aspects of the company, achieving consistent double-digit growth in both top-line revenue and profit margins over a five-year period
- Developed and implemented five years strategical plan aligned with both company objectives & with Saudi Vision 2030 and reported progress to the Board of Directors
- Strengthened relationships with key clients, driving business development and customer satisfaction
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and local regulations, acting as the company's legal and compliance representative
- Led the recruitment, training, and retention of top talent to build a resilient and future-ready organization
- Led the company localization and supply chain growth by successfully building and commissioning a new chemical plant
Country Manager for Saudi & Bahrain
GE Power
Dammam
2016.12 - 2019.03
- Spearheaded the execution of service operations and partnered with commercial teams to implement a robust growth strategy
- Delivered productivity improvements and drove profitability across the portfolio
- Enhanced operational excellence by streamlining processes and integrating best practices
- Led cost-reduction initiatives, improving the financial health of the business
- Built and executed strategies for capability assessment and workforce development
Operations Director
GE Power
Dammam
2014.03 - 2016.12
- Directed operations to ensure the highest standards of EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and quality
- Led cost-saving initiatives, reducing operational expenditures while maintaining service excellence
- Developed talent within the team, implementing programs to enhance leadership capabilities
- Applied best practices across the portfolio to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction
Sales Manager
GE Oil & Gas
Jeddah
2013.01 - 2014.03
- Strengthened customer relationships by improving response times and satisfaction metrics
- Expanded the downstream services business, achieving significant revenue growth
- Designed and implemented short- and long-term business strategies to meet organizational goals
- Mentored and coached sales engineers, fostering a pipeline of future leaders
Service Manager
GE Power & Water
Jeddah
2010.10 - 2012.12
- Established a strong customer focus, improving satisfaction and reducing overdue projects
- Resolved critical technical issues across the region, enhancing operational reliability
- Streamlined processes to drive operational excellence and reduce downtime
- Successfully implemented strategies to boost team efficiency and service quality
Customer Service Manager
GE Power & Water
Dammam
2007.06 - 2010.10
- Designed a robust follow-up system to reduce overdue projects significantly
- Addressed critical technical challenges, ensuring uninterrupted service to clients
- Improved operational processes, resulting in higher efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Partnered with internal teams to enhance service delivery and support functions
Field Services Engineer
GE Power & Water
Dammam
2004.06 - 2007.06
- Delivered on-site support to clients, resolving technical issues efficiently
- Contributed to system installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Enhanced client satisfaction by ensuring high-quality service standards
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Mecca Region 1999.09 - 2004.05
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Operational Excellence
- Financial Management
- Leadership and Team Development
- Change Management
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Digital Strategy Implementation
- Project Management
Certification
- Certified Field Engineer, GE Power, 01/01/05
- Senior Talent Rotation Program, GE Power, USA, 01/01/14
- Manager Development Course, GE Power, USA, 01/01/17
- Growth Leader Program, Ecolab, 01/01/22
- Leadership Accelerator Program, Ecolab, 01/01/23
BOARDS
- NALCO SAUDI LTD, board member, 2019, 12/2023
- WPECC, board member, 01/2024, present
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Worley
2024.01 - 2025.01
Managing Director
Ecolab
2019.03 - 2024.01
Country Manager for Saudi & Bahrain
GE Power
2016.12 - 2019.03
Operations Director
GE Power
2014.03 - 2016.12
Sales Manager
GE Oil & Gas
2013.01 - 2014.03
Service Manager
GE Power & Water
2010.10 - 2012.12
Customer Service Manager
GE Power & Water
2007.06 - 2010.10
Field Services Engineer
GE Power & Water
2004.06 - 2007.06
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
King Abdulaziz University
1999.09 - 2004.05