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OMAR ADI

OMAR ADI

Multi-Stakeholder Management | International Partnership Strategist
Geneva

Summary

Seasoned international relations and partnership and international relations strategist with 15 years of expertise in developing and nurturing global relationships, facilitating cross-cultural collaboration, and advancing organizational missions on a global scale.

Proven success in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and business development across diverse industries and regions, including North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Skilled in liaising with internal and external stakeholders to align partners needs across several departments at the World Economic Forum.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Business Engagement Manager, Partner Lead

World Economic Forum
9 2021 - 04.2023

· Spearheaded global stakeholder engagement and relationship management initiatives, acting as a strategic advisor to executives and public figures from influential organizations and government agencies worldwide.

· Developed and implemented strategic partnership strategies to expand the Forum's global presence and impact, achieving top three highest partner acquisition rate across all regions.

· Orchestrated strategic planning and go-to-market strategies to target and onboard influential organizations as partners, amplifying the World Economic Forum's influence and fostering cross-cultural understanding

· Prepared comprehensive reports and high-level presentations for senior leadership during key international visits, demonstrating expertise in international relations and stakeholder engagement.


Partnership (Sponsorships) Manager

Frontiers
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive sponsorship vision and commercial strategy for the international Frontiers Forum, aligning with the organization's mission to cultivate global partnerships and cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Orchestrated the strategic utilization of sponsorships as a marketing tool to nurture relationships with international stakeholders, fostering heightened engagement and facilitating collaboration on a global scale.
  • Crafted personalized presentations to prospective sponsors, articulating the tangible benefits and ROI of partnering with the Forum, resulting in increased revenue to support the activation of the international event.
  • Oversaw the effective management of the Frontiers Forum's marketing budget, optimizing resource allocation to strengthen the organization's global presence and promote cross-cultural understanding through the international event.

Partnerships & Business Development Director

Octagon (part Of IPG Group)
03.2017 - 04.2019
  • Conducted in-depth evaluations of diverse sponsorship opportunities across the Middle East and Africa region to identify strategic alignment with MasterCard's brand objectives, target audiences, and activation potential, securing the prestigious sponsorship of the Dubai Opera.
  • Played an instrumental role in developing MasterCard's long-term strategic partnership and sponsorship roadmap for the dynamic Middle East and Africa markets, facilitating the brand's regional expansion and strengthening its global footprint.
  • Conceptualized and launched a series of high-profile sporting events aimed at promoting active living and fostering cross-cultural engagement, orchestrating comprehensive commercial and sponsorship strategies to drive revenue and stakeholder participation.
  • Leveraged strategic relationship-building capabilities to onboard 14 prominent corporate partners, nurturing collaborative efforts to activate and amplify the impact of these large-scale, international events.

Product Manager

Medica Group
03.2014 - 12.2016
  • Identified emerging market needs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, and orchestrated the successful entry and expansion of a comprehensive product portfolio to cater to these markets.
  • Spearheaded the development and execution of strategic partnership strategies, establishing collaborative relationships with key distributors across the GCC region.
  • Expanded the organization's global presence and reach, nurturing relationships with international partners and institutions to advance the company's mission and objectives.

Regional Sales Manager

TENEX HEALTH
11.2010 - 12.2013
  • Lead business development efforts for Tenex Health across the Southwest region, encompassing California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, advancing the organization's mission and objectives.
  • Developed and nurtured collaborative relationships with key distributors that facilitated the expansion of the organization's regional presence.

Field Service Engineer

BRAINLAB INC.
07.2008 - 04.2010
  • Managed radiotherapy installation projects from project initiation through project closing in Florida (MD Anderson Cancer Center, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of Miami)
  • Developed strong problem-solving skills from trouble shooting a broad range of client issues in the field.

Education

MBA - Sports Administration And Technology

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale De Lausanne (EPFL)
Lausanne, Switzerland
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
04.2003 - 04.2007

Skills

    Business Development & Market Entry Strategies

    International Relations & Diplomacy

    Cross-Cultural Collaboration & Understanding

    Global Partnership Development & Management

    Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Advisement

    Strategic Planning & Implementation

Personal Information

Nationality: U.S citizen

Timeline

Partnership (Sponsorships) Manager

Frontiers
03.2020 - 09.2021

Partnerships & Business Development Director

Octagon (part Of IPG Group)
03.2017 - 04.2019

Product Manager

Medica Group
03.2014 - 12.2016

Regional Sales Manager

TENEX HEALTH
11.2010 - 12.2013

Field Service Engineer

BRAINLAB INC.
07.2008 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering

Arizona State University
04.2003 - 04.2007

MBA - Sports Administration And Technology

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale De Lausanne (EPFL)
04.2001 -

Business Engagement Manager, Partner Lead

World Economic Forum
9 2021 - 04.2023
OMAR ADIMulti-Stakeholder Management | International Partnership Strategist