Commercial Officer
KAUST
Total des années d'expérience :16 years, 2 Mois
Responsible for developing, directing, and overseeing the ownership of KAUST Research and Technology Park (KRTP) property management. Portfolio includes the responsibility of securing funds for all KRTP new real estate initiatives.
Achievements and Responsibilities:
- Led the establishment of a Business Case for a USD 50 MM multi tenant building
- Focal driver of a taskforce responsible of recommending alternative funding options for upcoming
projects
- Undertook a project to review and update all new and existing tenant lease agreements
- Run feasibility studies for various projects to ensure alignment with commercial guidelines
- Involved in initial negotiations and agreement-drafting of potential KRTP tenants
Seek and develop business opportunities that generate continuous sources of revenue stream. Portfolio
concentrates on real estate and housing solutions.
Achievements and Responsibilities:
- Project lead for a mixed use housing development. The development covers a total area of 1.3 million m2 and an overall estimated value of USD 500 million. Managed the commercial development of the project including a full selection and negotiation process with 40 local and international developers.
- Analytical arm in a 200-unit lease agreement. Participated as a member of the negotiation team as well.
- Introduced a home ownership program initiative. The program targeted 600 Saudi employees and
provided financial support through local bank agreements.
- Introduced over 20 new business initiatives. This was done through a systematic approach and
international benchmarks.
- Launched and supervised consultancy contracts with a total value of USD 3 million.
- Co-established a full organizational revenue strategy. The strategy attends both top down and bottom up
approaches.
Work as a technical representative on all University/Government projects. Transform technical requirements to execution plans and deliverables making sure efficiency is maintained and deadlines are met
Achievements and Responsibilities:
- Transformed 9 parcels of land to University ownership. Worked with Jeddah Municipality and the Saudi
court to verify the coordinates and approve the deeds.
- Led the work between KAUST and the Saudi Communications and Information Technology
Commission (CITC) to reserve a unique radio frequency for University use.
- Represented KAUST to the Saudi Post office to establish a unique mailing address and zip code for the
main University campus.
- Registered a University owned research vessel at the Ministry of Transportation and CITC.
- Lead the establishment of the Government Affairs Services Center (GASC). The center serves over 2, 000
employees with nearly 20, 000 transactions daily.
- KAUST ambassador in charge of representing the University in front of official delegations.
- Deliver bi weekly orientation sessions detailing department services to new employees/academics.
Coordinate between different bodies of an environmentally focused urban development project. Ensured timely delivery of projects, on budget and to agreed quality standards. Marketed and developed the work of the Stakeholder’s Involvement Unit.
Achievements and Responsibilities:
- Conducted a thorough market analysis and competitor analysis highlighting the competitive advantage
of Omraniyoun towards winning a USD 320, 000 contract. Also helped as a key member in the
negotiation process
- Interviewed and hired international consultants in major urban development projects. Recruitment
included China, Jordan, Egypt, and Hong Kong
- Managed a full face-lift of company website, including content updates, and graphic work
Concentration Track: Project and Systems Engineering Management
- Graduation project: RF security system for multiple users/units. - President by election of the Arabic Language Association two years in a row