Ali Abbas

•Optimized the operating model for a ministry to drive municipal investments across several sectors •Developed and activated the strategy for the food processing industry in a GCC country •Defined the strategy and operating model of a digital/ecommerce platform in the construction industry

•Designed and implemented successfully a smart energy efficiency program within the retail industry •Implemented a new operating model for a global non-profit organization in MENA region •Assessed last-mile delivery market in the GCC (focusing on e-commerce) and developed the entry strategy for a PE firm •Assessed and redesigned the operating model, strategic roadmap and business plan of a premium airline company in the GCC •Diagnosed and optimized an NPS program for a major retail conglomerate in the GCC

Developed a study assessing the FinTech ecosystem in Africa

•Developed end to end supply chain distribution models to evaluate alternative strategies and recommended optimized solutions to business prior to major capital investments •Defined and optimized the Supply Chain network modeling for PepsiCo operations in China and India •Co-founded the first Employee Volunteering Program in PepsiCo (AMEA region) with a budget of 100K USD engaging 80+ employees in multiple projects implemented in MEA region

•Led metrics analysis for snacks and beverages operations across Middle East and Africa (MEA) focusing on manufacturing performance, health safety and environment, quality and supply chain •Steered the operating productivity reporting process ensuring adequate evaluation of the KPIs after projects launches •Headed MEA Quality Assurance for 6 months and audited 25 suppliers in 8 countries in Africa

•1 of 8 graduates selected for a 6 months leadership development program focusing on leadership, technical knowledge (network design and implementation) and customer relationship management •Collaborated with 3 other experts to plan, test and execute a worldwide pilot solution that led to the modernisation of our clients networks in Iraq (AsiaCell) and Syria (MTN); executed a full mobile network swap (Huawei/Siemens to Nokia) and closed customer’s requests within contractual time

•Developed IT and communication solutions in Beirut airport improving operations efficiency and preventing potential delays

Singapore/France

Ecole Supérieure des Ingénieurs de Beyrouth