Dr. Hisham Al-Dabbagh

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Drive strategic vision and overall organizational success by creating an environment that empowers individuals to unlock their full potential. Propel organizational growth by shaping strategic plans, facilitating informed decisions, and fostering partnerships with industry leaders. Deliver high-quality training experiences by incorporating the latest educational trends and building / guiding a talented team. • Organizational Development & Training: Laid the foundation of an educational platform, which served over 50,000 participants across more than 350 organizations around the Kingdom. • Contracts Acquisition: Drove organizational growth and success by winning annual contracts with 350+ distinguished company clients from the private and public sectors. • Awards & Recognitions: Earned reputation as the #1 Franchise Sales Producer of Crestcom globally for seven years. Additionally, received accreditation from the ILM based in the UK for upholding high-quality educational standards. • Business Project Leadership: Spearheaded strategic planning and implementation of significant business projects, including: - The Future Leadership Program for the Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH), 2023 - The Fashion Leaders Program for the Ministry of Culture, 2023 - Abdul-Latif Jameel Centre of Excellence Programme (a 3-year development program) - Soudah Development Leadership Program, 2023 • Team Building: Propelled regional business expansion by recruiting, training, and scaling teams. • KPIs / Metrics Tracking: Gained a deep insight into the company's financial health, client engagement, program effectiveness, and overall profitability by tracking and analyzing metrics.

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Manarah Business Leaders was established in Jeddah in year 2000 as a (non-profit) company to serve as a melting pot for business leaders for the purpose of enriching interaction in the field of business and social activities among its members. The group aims to build and enhance the capabilities of business leaders through higher values ​​derived from the culture of the local community over time and work ethics. So it was called the Business Leaders Lighthouse Group. To promote this goal, the group organizes a number of cultural and social activities to activate communication among members and build a network of relationships between business leaders, in addition to enhancing communication with government institutions and civil society. Today, more than 150 members of the Manarah Group belong to businessmen, businesswomen, and CEOs from various cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

As a dynamic Board Member at Expense Reduction Saudi Arabia, I play a pivotal role in driving the company's success through strategic direction and impactful initiatives. I excel in providing high-level guidance on market positioning, client acquisition, and satisfaction, and leverage my deep insights into industry trends and regulatory landscapes to inform critical strategic decisions. As an ambassador for the company, I effectively represent our values and mission to clients, partners, and industry stakeholders, enhancing our reputation and influence. Market Leadership: Instrumental in establishing and expanding our market presence, positioning Expense Reduction Saudi Arabia as a premier provider of cost reduction consulting services in the region. Strategic Vision: Key contributor to defining and optimizing our long-term vision and strategic goals, working collaboratively with fellow board members to ensure sustained growth and success. Cultural Excellence: Champion of fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and excellence, successfully attracting top talent and maintaining a reputation for delivering high-quality consulting services. My commitment to excellence and strategic leadership makes me an asset to any board looking to enhance their company's market position and operational effectiveness.

Managing Partner for the Expense Reduction franchise in Saudi Arabia; drive continuous process improvement, ensure cost optimization, and foster a culture of efficiency and innovation to position the franchise as a market leader. Manage all activities of one direct report and ten franchisees spread across the Kingdom. Accelerate and propel strategic growth of the franchise network while sourcing / recruiting new franchisees and onboarding potential partners. • Business Launch: Entrusted by the leadership of the UK-based multinational company (ERA) to pioneer the launch of the organization within the dynamic business landscape of the KSA. Launched the business in KSA within three months. • Project Management: Spearheaded major business projects that included: - AlNahdi Transportation Company (NTC) – Logistics Optimization - Kabbani (Jareer) - Manufacturing Improvement - Arabian Gulf Manufacturers (AGM) – Insurance Savings • Franchise Oversight & Workforce Development: Delivered strategic oversight for an existing network of 10 franchisees while facilitating training programs and building a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and best practices. • P&L Ownership: Took complete ownership of the P&L statement with an oversight its annual turnover. • Performance Management: Measured operational effectiveness by continually reviewing and monitoring KPIs, such as a number of signed engagement letters (CELs), signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), completed projects, ongoing project assessments, client feedback forms, and margins. • Strategic Planning & Decision-Making: Empowered decision-making and facilitated the strategic planning process by acquiring a holistic understanding of performance metrics.

Strategically positioned as a Board Member to drive the overall success of Amrop while setting clear direction and shaping / executing initiatives, securing leadership positions for the company in the executive search industry. Delivered strategic guidance to executive leadership in the areas of market positioning, talent acquisition, and client satisfaction. Informed the company's strategic decisions by providing insight into industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive landscapes. Acted as company’s ambassador; represented Amrop’s values and mission to external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry influencers. • Organizational Presence Improvement: Acted as a part of the founding team that established Amrop's presence in Saudi Arabia, one of the few international Executive Search companies with physical offices in KSA. • Vision & Goals Setting: Contributed to defining and optimizing long-term vision and establishing strategic goals in collaboration with board members. • Culture Building: Led efforts to create a culture of innovation, diversity, and excellence within Amrop; attracted top talent and maintained a reputation for high-quality executive search services.

Led a four-member team to oversee sales and operational planning at Unilever Arabia, with an annual turnover of €800M. Optimized / aligned sales strategies with operational activities to ensure a seamless product flow from production to market while meeting customer demands by maintaining optimal inventory levels. Managed overall reporting aspects to ensure effective communication of sales and operational plans to key stakeholders. Devised contingency plans to identify and mitigate potential risks hindering supply chain performance. • S&OP Process Improvement.: Streamlined the S&OP process in Unilever Arabia by benchmarking global processes, including Unilever Turkey, Unilever UK, and Unilever Korea. • Demand Forecasting: Generated accurate demand forecasts in liaison with sales, marketing, and other relevant departments. Anticipated product demand by leveraging market intelligence, historical data, and promotional insights. • Continuous Improvement: Drove operational excellence and enhanced sales planning process by steering continuous improvement initiatives that included executing industry best practices and latest technologies. • KPI Analysis. Assessed the effectiveness of sales / operational plans based on the KPIs analysis. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Built cross-functional collaboration to facilitate the development of sales / operational plans in line with strategic business goals.