Roula Rabbat

Sr Regional Director, Contracts - Defense & Systems @ GE Aerospace

About

Passionate about Aviation, accomplished leader, with strong financial acumen creating Value for Customers. More than 20 years experience in Sales and Program Management roles serving the OEM, Aftermarket, and MRO sectors in EMEA markets. Leading a portfolio of maintenance programs for national carriers in EMEA. Responsible for commercial commitment, sales growth, PnL and customer satisfaction. I bring a wealth of strong established network and knowledge in account development, sales, contracts negotiation and advanced financial analysis & planning.

Country

City

United Arab Emirates

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Skill

Program Management Professional, Customer Experience Management, Executive Leadership, Business Case Preparation, International Sales, Business development, Corporate Finance, Stakeholder Management, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Aviation, Commercial Contracts, Program Management, P&L Management, Airlines, Presentation Skills, Sales & Marketing, Project Management, Process Improvement, Customer Engagement, Business Development

Experience

Sr Regional Director, Contracts - Defense & Systems

GE Aerospace

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Regional Service Program Manager

Panasonic Avionics Corporation

2017 - 2024 · 7 yrs

United Arab Emirates

Responsible for airlines maintenance programs at Panasonic Technical Services (IFEC line maintenance support). Lead commercial negotiations at C-level, P&L management, Manage service level agreements, Discounted Cash Flow analysis & Budget forecast.

Country Manager - UAE

ACC Aviation

2014 - 2017 · 3 yrs

Dubai

Established Middle East branch in Dubai for market leader in commercial aircraft leasing, including orchestrating strategies to develop regional business.

Founder

iFlyPrivate

2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs

United Arab Emirates

Established and subsequently spearheaded all business and operational aspects of Middle East’s first online platform to retail for private jet seats and cabins, with fully automated website to book private jet seats and cabins online.

Area Manager - Middle East

Air Partner

2002-1 - 2009-12 · 8 yrs

United Arab Emirates

Served as Area Manager for the world’s largest aircraft brokerage firm. Established first branch for Middle East in Dubai, launching region’s first charter broker firm. Managed stakeholders relationships including airlines, GCAs, NGOs, airport authorities, Sovereign wealth and governmental entities.