Nael Fayez

- Advise on national privatization strategy and ecosystem transformation - Lead operating model and governance improvement initiatives - Develop solutions to accelerate execution of national programs - Support CEO engagements at board and regulatory levels

Publicly listed company on the Saudi Exchange, providing strategic oversight and governance.

عضو اللجنة الوطنية للمسؤولية الإجتماعية Shaping national CSR strategies and policies in collaboration with government leaders and private sector companies.

• Managing a project with international consultancy tasked with improving the operational model. • Serving as the CEO’s senior strategic advisor on transformation, governance, and national-level program delivery. • Leading a major operating model improvement project with a Big 4 consultancy. • Conducting root-cause analysis for delayed national programs and designing corrective action frameworks. • Supporting CEO engagements including board presentations, advisory councils, and regulatory meetings. • Providing strategic recommendations on governance, performance management, and stakeholder alignment.

• Advising SBL on establishing a local electric bike manufacturing facility in partnership with N+. • Leading company registration, JV formation, governance setup, and shareholders management. • Evaluating and selecting optimal industrial sites across multiple regions. • Preparing SIDF loan packages and government incentive applications. • Supporting supply-chain development and vendor sourcing.

- Led establishment of a local manufacturing joint venture - Designed governance, partnerships, and operating model - Managed investment structuring and site selection strategy

Investment Committee & Fundraising Task Force

- Led financial restructuring under Saudi bankruptcy law - Generated SAR 650M+ in revenue and investment pipeline - Delivered operational turnaround across multiple markets

• Revitalized the company operations after a two-year standstill, generating more than SR 650 million in new sales and investments. • Led the successful application for the Financial Restructuring Procedure (FRP) under Saudi bankruptcy law, securing trustee and creditor approval in June 2023. • Unified operations across five countries, optimizing manpower by 35% and the closure of two branches, contributing to significant operational efficiency. • Established an emergency PMO team, comprising 18 seasoned senior staff members, to rapidly map and execute critical initiatives. • Developed comprehensive operational models and financial systems, implementing Delegations of Authority (DoAs) and policies that increased efficiency by 20% and reduced costs by 15%. • Served as an Audit Committee member, appointed as Managing Director, prior to being appointed CEO. • Elected by shareholders twice in board membership elections.

Revitalized the organization post-stagnation, generating SAR 650M+ in sales and investment pipeline. Spearheaded the successful Financial Restructuring Procedure under Saudi bankruptcy law. Executed operational consolidation across five countries, achieving 20% efficiency gains and 15% cost reduction. Established an emergency PMO and implemented a full operating model overhaul, including delegation of authority and financial controls.

MBA with Economics focus

International Economics