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Abdullah Alwadani, Acting Deputy CEO & Executive Director – Shared Services & Institutional Transformation

Abdullah Alwadani

Acting Deputy CEO & Executive Director – Shared Services & Institutional Transformation·HIPIT Institute — National Center for Strategic Partnerships (NCSP)

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 8 months

Acting Deputy CEO & Executive Director – Shared Services & Institutional Transformation

January 2022 - Present

HIPIT Institute — National Center for Strategic Partnerships (NCSP)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2022 - Present

Led enterprise-wide institutional transformation as Acting Deputy CEO with full executive authority, directing strategy execution, shared services, governance, operations, human resources, workforce capability, and organizational performance for a national industrial partnerships and workforce capability institute supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

• Directed the design and implementation of the institutions operating model by integrating Shared Services, Human Resources, Operations, Governance, Performance Management, Digital Enablement, and Corporate Support into a unified enterprise operating structure that accelerated decision-making and strengthened institutional effectiveness.

• Led a SAR 4M institutional transformation program, delivering 120% of planned objectives, achieving an estimated 2× organizational return, completing implementation six months ahead of schedule while maintaining approximately 14% budget savings through disciplined governance, benefits realization, and executive oversight.

• Increased organizational workforce capacity from 32 to 67 employees, improved Saudization from 39% to 75%, stabilized institutional processes to 95%, and accelerated digital process automation to 85%, significantly enhancing organizational capability, productivity, and service delivery.

• Designed enterprise governance architecture including Delegation of Authority (DOA), KPI frameworks, executive dashboards, policy governance, organizational performance systems, reporting structures, audit-ready documentation, and accountability mechanisms, substantially strengthening governance maturity, operational transparency, executive decision-making, and institutional scalability.

• Directed executive committees, transformation governance boards, performance review cycles, strategic planning, organizational restructuring, enterprise risk management, and cross-functional execution to ensure alignment between institutional strategy and operational delivery.

• Established institution-wide governance for workforce capability, technical training, competency management, LMS and ERP integration, instructor quality standards, vendor governance, certification management, curriculum quality assurance, and technical learning operations, creating sustainable organizational capability infrastructure.

• Expanded annual institutional training capacity, launched new capability-development initiatives including the Womens Training Center, strengthened strategic partnerships, enhanced institutional market presence by approximately 300%, and contributed to increasing the institutes annual operating budget from approximately SAR 4M to SAR 6M through organizational growth and improved operational performance.

• Built a high-performance organizational culture through executive leadership, change management, talent development, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-wide operational excellence, positioning the institution for long-term sustainable growth.
Company industry:
Vocational Education

Executive Advisor – Institutional Transformation, Governance, Organizational Development, Workforce

January 2019 - Present

Independent Executive Advisory Practice

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia •Hybrid

January 2019 - Present

Independent executive advisory practice delivered in parallel with senior executive leadership roles, supporting public, private, and semi-government organizations in institutional transformation, executive capability development, governance, and organizational performance.

• Advised executives and organizations on institutional transformation, operating model design, shared services, organizational development, governance frameworks, KPI ecosystems, executive dashboards, business process improvement, and organizational modernization.

• Designed and delivered 60+ executive programs, workshops, and advisory engagements, developing 1, 000+ professionals and leaders across human resources, institutional transformation, project management, supply chain, governance, leadership, organizational excellence, operational performance, and strategic management.

• Facilitated executive workshops, leadership roundtables, strategic planning sessions, focus groups, capability assessments, and stakeholder engagement programs for government, semi-government, and private sector organizations.

• Served as a speaker, facilitator, and executive learning partner in national professional platforms, including the Future Projects Forum (FPF), the International Supply Chain Forum, universities, executive forums, and professional development initiatives.

• Supported executive teams in strengthening organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, change management, workforce capability, performance management, and governance maturity through practical advisory, facilitation, coaching, and executive development solutions.

• Integrated consulting, executive facilitation, training, and operational leadership experience to translate strategy into measurable organizational outcomes while enabling sustainable transformation and long-term institutional capability.
Company industry:
Management Consulting

Regional General Manager – Western Region | Operations • Projects ◦ Workforce Mobilization

October 2020 - October 2022

Mayyar United

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

October 2020 - October 2022

• Directed executive operations across the Western Region, leading multi-site operational portfolios, industrial services, workforce mobilization, project execution, and business continuity within one of Saudi Arabias most demanding operational environments.

• Held executive accountability for a SAR 175M P&L, overseeing budgeting, financial planning, procurement governance, contract administration, cost optimization, operational controls, and resource allocation while maintaining financial discipline across multiple business lines.

• Successfully led Hajj mega-operations serving more than 200, 000 beneficiaries over consecutive seasons, directing end-to-end workforce mobilization, logistics planning, transportation coordination, accommodation, site operations, command-and-control activities, and cross-functional execution under zero-failure operational conditions.

• Managed large-scale workforce deployment across geographically dispersed locations, ensuring operational readiness, manpower optimization, productivity, health & safety compliance, service continuity, and rapid response to changing operational priorities.

• Established governance frameworks for operational reporting, executive dashboards, escalation management, contingency planning, risk mitigation, and decision-making processes that strengthened operational resilience during peak-demand periods.

• Directed cross-functional teams spanning operations, projects, procurement, logistics, support services, and field execution while coordinating with government entities, security authorities, clients, subcontractors, and strategic stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of mission-critical operations.

• Strengthened operational excellence by implementing performance management practices, KPI monitoring, accountability mechanisms, continuous improvement initiatives, and standardized operating procedures that enhanced execution quality and organizational performance.

• Led high-profile national projects, executive events, and large-scale operational programs requiring advanced planning, stakeholder engagement, rapid execution, crisis leadership, and disciplined governance within highly regulated environments.

• Built executive capabilities in enterprise operations, shared services integration, strategic workforce planning, operational governance, business continuity, and organizational leadership that later supported successful institutional transformation initiatives.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Operations & Maintenance Project Supervisor

October 2013 - October 2015

Al Rajhi Foundation

Jizan, Saudi Arabia

October 2013 - October 2015

• Supervised operations and maintenance projects across an extensive portfolio of charitable facilities, coordinating contractors, field teams, preventive maintenance, and operational service delivery.

• Managed day-to-day maintenance planning, vendor coordination, quality monitoring, and operational performance to ensure facility reliability and uninterrupted services across multiple locations.

• Built a strong foundation in operations leadership, project supervision, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and performance governance that supported future executive leadership roles.
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

HR Administrator

January 2011 - January 2013

Riyadh Cables Group

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2011 - January 2013

• Supported HR and administrative operations within a large-scale industrial cable manufacturing environment, ensuring workforce administration, attendance management, operational staffing, and compliance with production and safety requirements.

• Contributed to maintaining operational discipline and workforce continuity by supporting HR processes aligned with manufacturing efficiency, health & safety standards, and business operations.

• Developed a solid foundation in industrial operations, workforce management, compliance, and structured execution, shaping a governance-oriented approach to operational excellence and organizational capability.
Company industry:
Industrial Production

Administrative Supervisor — Yesser Program

January 2011 - January 2013

Qimam Al-Ruwad Institute — Yesser Program

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2011 - January 2013

Supported the delivery of large-scale government training programs under the Yesser e-Government initiative, coordinating training operations, scheduling, participant logistics, and administrative supervision. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth program execution while gaining early experience in workforce capability development, operational coordination, stakeholder support, and government training operations.
Company industry:
Higher Education

Education

Anglia Ruskin University

March 2026

March 2026

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

United Kingdom

QUALIFI (Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation)

September 2025

September 2025

Higher diploma, Executive Management (Level 7 Diploma)

United Kingdom

Jazan University

July 2011

July 2011

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Strategic Management

Expert

Analytics

Expert

Training

Expert

Planning

Expert

Management

Expert

HSE

Expert

الموقف الايجايي واتخاذ القرارات

Expert

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Expert

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Expert

COMPUTER SKILLS

Expert

DECISION MAKING

Expert

تعدد المهام

Expert

ادارة المخزون و سلسة الامداد

Expert

العمل تحت الضغط

Expert

ثقافة العمل والتنوع

Expert

قيادة الفرق وموجه نحو الاهداف

Expert

operation

Expert

supply chain management

Intermediate

warehousing operations

Expert

kpi

Expert

recruitment operations

Expert

performance management

Expert

HR Strategic

Expert

Manpower Planning

Expert

HR Development

Expert

labor law, Implementing regulations

Expert

payroll processing

Expert

negotiation

Expert

onboarding

Expert

operational hr

Expert

OD, Policies, Procedures, Processes

Expert

performance appraisal

Expert

planning

Expert

oracle hr

Expert

problem solving

Expert

resource management

Expert

procurement

Expert

HR Management

Expert

time management

Expert

project work

Expert

system administration

Intermediate

payroll

Expert

global hr

Expert

logistics

Expert

hr transformation

Expert

teamwork

Expert

office administration

Expert

agile project management

Intermediate

project planning

Expert

ms project

Expert

project execution

Expert

project supervision

Expert

operations management

Expert

Purchase Management

Expert

Purchasing Management

Expert

Preparation

Expert

Finance

Intermediate

PMP

Expert

project estimation

Intermediate

people management

Expert

office work

Expert

office management

Expert

production management

Expert

production planning

Expert

stock control

Expert

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

Expert

CRITICAL THINKING

Expert

Team Management

Expert

Accounting

Intermediate

Human Resources

Expert

Employee Relations

Expert

Recruitment

Expert

Management

Expert

Administration

Expert

Customer Service

Expert

Leadership

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Training

Expert

Financial Accounting

Intermediate

Cost Accounting

Intermediate

Sourcing

Expert

Interviewing

Expert

HR Strategy

Expert

Talent Acquisition

Expert

Hiring

Expert

Business Development

Intermediate

Team Leadership

Expert

Banking

Expert

Communication Skills

Intermediate

Marketing

Intermediate

Sales

Intermediate

Learning and Development

Expert

Talent Management

Expert

HR Business Partnering

Expert

operations

Expert

Employee Engagement

Expert

Learning Management

Expert

Instructional Design

Expert

Health

Expert

Warehouse Management

Expert

Safety

Expert

Supply Chain

Expert

Inspection

Intermediate

Risk Assessment

Expert

Logistics Management

Expert

Administrative

Expert

COMPETENCY MODELING

Intermediate

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT

Intermediate

COMPUTER VISION

Intermediate

COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Intermediate

GOVERNANCE

Intermediate

INTERNAL AUDITING

Intermediate

IT INFRASTRUCTURE

Intermediate

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Intermediate

TECHNICAL TRAINING

Intermediate

Insurance

Expert

Materials

Expert

Purchasing

Expert

Microsoft Excel

Expert

Strategic Management

Expert

Analytics

Expert

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development)
SHRM-CP
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP)
Jun 2025
Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM)
Jun 2025
Advancing Your Skills As an L&D Professional
Jul 2025
Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management
Sep 2025
Training
Over 300 hours of Development courses.
Institute: multiple training resources.
Jan 2022

Hobbies and interests

Information Technology
الحوكمة وادارة التغيير
ادارة المشاريع
التخطيط الاستراتيجي
التطوير التنظيمي