Sultan Al-Sultan
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Strategic and analytical professional with a proven track record in driving cross-border partnerships, trade-aligned investments, and economic development initiatives. Former Bain consultant with experience across mining, aviation, tourism, infrastructure, and financial services. Adept at aligning macroeconomic opportunities with Saudi Arabia's competitive advantages to expand exports and strengthen global market positioning in line with Vision 2030.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Business development manager
Ajlan & Bros Holding
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Led strategic investment initiatives in aviation, mining, and tourism worth $2.2B+, supporting sectors with high export and trade potential.
- Spearheaded a $200M Saudi-Chinese JV in general aviation (26% IRR), enhancing regional mobility and linking Saudi manufacturing capabilities to global supply chains.
- Partnered with Zijin Mining in a $2B mining venture, integrating Saudi resources into international value chains.
- Built bilateral trade and investment relations with governments in Benin and Oman to assess market access opportunities and export growth potential.
- Developed standardized evaluation frameworks for trade-linked investments, presenting actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Developed strategic partnerships for sustained growth.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align business goals and objectives.
- Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and budget.
Strategy Manager
Banque Saudi Fransi
Riyadh
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Designed and implemented cross-functional strategic plans aligned with Vision 2030, focusing on financial sector competitiveness and market integration.
- Led internal transformation programs to improve strategic execution and operational efficiency.
Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
Riyadh
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered strategic advisory to public and private sector clients on market entry, export readiness, and sectoral growth strategies.
- Supported national energy and infrastructure initiatives with export-linked development plans.
- Conducted commercial due diligence for GCC private equity firms, including projects tied to tourism and global market expansion.
Education
B.Sc. - Industrial Engineering
King Abdulaziz University
Skills
- International Trade & Export Market Strategy
- Government & Stakeholder Engagement
- Macroeconomic & Market Analysis
- Bilateral Trade & Investment Relations
- Strategic Planning & Policy Alignment
- Investment Structuring & Business Case Development
- Project & Program Management (Agile, Scrum, PMP)
- Financial Modeling & Commercial Due Diligence
- Adaptability to market changes
- Microsoft office mastery
- Leadership aptitude
- Stakeholder management
- New business acquisition
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Business development manager
Ajlan & Bros Holding
05.2024 - 08.2025
Strategy Manager
Banque Saudi Fransi
10.2023 - 04.2024
Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
01.2022 - 09.2023
B.Sc. - Industrial Engineering
King Abdulaziz University
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