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Sherif Badawy, CO-FOUNDER

Sherif Badawy

CO-FOUNDER·UZMAN-TEK FZE, UAQ FREE TRADE ZONE,

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 2 months

CO-FOUNDER

August 2022 - Present

UZMAN-TEK FZE, UAQ FREE TRADE ZONE,

Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates

August 2022 - Present

• Envision and guide the long-term strategy of a company pioneering rebar splicing and termination solutions, ensuring
innovative product development and global competitiveness.
• Motivate the board of directors with emphasis on governance standards, compliance, and transparent decision-making
practices.
• Shape market-entry strategies to expand the companys offerings into both domestic and international construction
markets.
• Foster collaboration with co-founders and industry veterans to leverage deep technical expertise in accelerating product
adoption, including the innovation of the KUPLOR™ brand, which has established a strong footprint in the global rebar
coupler market.

Company industry:
Hardware & Building Materials
Job role:
Management

CO-FOUNDER

January 2020 - Present

ALBURSA E-TICARET ANONIM,

Istanbul, Türkiye

January 2020 - Present

• Conceived and launched the worlds first digital B2B2C marketplace dedicated to procurement in construction and real
estate, establishing a unique industry innovation.
• Spearhead all governance and strategic oversight functions of the board while ensuring compliance with global e
commerce standards and investor confidence.
• Drive platform development and international expansion strategies to connect suppliers, developers, and contractors on a
single procurement ecosystem.
• Champion partnerships with technology providers to ensure scalability, reliability, and global reach of the marketplace.

Company industry:
Internet & E-commerce
Job role:
Management

GENERAL MANAGER

February 2025 - June 2025

KUWAIT GLOBAL STEEL SERVICES,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

February 2025 - June 2025

• Orchestrated the full-scale reactivation and operational restructuring of the rebar fabrication and cut & bend company
immediately following acquisition, facilitating workforce stabilization.
• Engineered and rolled out a comprehensive financial recovery plan aimed at offsetting inherited losses, positioning the
business on a path toward improved cash flow and profitability.
• Championed a market repositioning initiative that transformed the companys model into a profit-focused B2B structure,
fostering stronger client loyalty while simultaneously enhancing company margins.
• Led high-level stakeholder negotiations and cross-departmental coordination to realign business units and performance
standards.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

CEO

August 2023 - November 2024

AL-ZOUR GROUP OF COMPANIES,

Mubarak al Kabir, Kuwait

August 2023 - November 2024

• Directed conglomerate-wide strategic planning and leadership across entities in trading, engineering, contracting, and
manufacturing; synchronized the functions and goals of diverse subsidiaries under a unified growth and governance
framework.
• Introduced performance optimization frameworks that raised operational efficiency across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring
improved ROI while maintaining adherence to corporate governance standards.
• Cultivated international and regional partnerships that expanded the groups footprint into new markets, securing long
term growth opportunities for engineering and manufacturing divisions.
• Oversaw the integration of business activities across Al-Zour Engineering (Kuwait), Amal Integrated Contracting (KSA), and
Gulf Stainless Steel Factory (Kuwait), ensuring consistency in service delivery and business development.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

HEAD of CONSTRUCTION DEPT.

November 2022 - July 2023

AL-ZOUR ENGINEERING,

Mubarak al Kabir, Kuwait

November 2022 - July 2023

• Established a department-wide operational strategy that aligned engineering and contracting activities with board
directives, ensuring effective delivery of high-value projects.
• Drafted comprehensive policies and procedures covering organizational governance, operational workflow, and
compliance frameworks, strengthening internal efficiency.
• Supervised all aspects of daily operations, including workforce performance reviews, comprehensive budgeting exercises,
and revenue/expenditure analysis to drive fiscal discipline.
• Collaborated directly with the board and senior executives to anticipate market shifts and design adaptive growth
strategies.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

June 2013 - December 2021

(MAKS) MUTEB ALKHURAINEJ & SONSGENERAL TRAD. & CONST.,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

June 2013 - December 2021

• Designed and implemented growth-focused corporate strategies that advanced the companys mission while increasing
long-term business resilience.
• Promoted leadership development by building and mentoring a team of high-performing managers, ensuring succession
readiness and cross-functional efficiency.
• Authored comprehensive business plans incorporating supply chain integration, manufacturing synergies, and engineering
advancements to unlock new revenue channels (reflecting a unique business model developed at MAKS based on the
integration of contracting, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chains).

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

January 2009 - January 2013

KUWAITI CENTER COMPANY FOR GENERAL TRADING & CONTRACTING,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2009 - January 2013

Designed and implemented growth-focused corporate strategies that advanced the company’s mission while increasing
long-term business resilience.
• Promoted leadership development by building and mentoring a team of high-performing managers, ensuring succession
readiness and cross-functional efficiency.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Management

PROJECTS MANAGER

January 2004 - January 2009

TSUNAMI TRADING AND CONTRACTING CO. W.L.L.,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2004 - January 2009

Adept at coordinating multi-million dollar budgets and diverse teams to achieve project milestones. Committed to continuous process improvement and delivering exceptional results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

EXECUTIVE MANAGER

January 2003 - January 2004

AL-SALAMA ENGINEERING & CONSULTANCY,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2003 - January 2004

optimizing office operations, driving business development, and overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Adept at aligning technical project delivery with corporate financial goals, ensuring high-profit margins and sustained client satisfaction through rigorous quality standards.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Management

PROJECT MANAGER

January 2000 - January 2003

CONSOLIDATED PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.,

Cairo, Egypt

January 2000 - January 2003

leading cross-functional teams, managing site superintendents, and ensuring high-quality craftsmanship. Focused on delivering projects on time and under budget through proactive risk management and clear communication with clients

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Education

Cairo University

November 1998

November 1998

Bachelor's degree, ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

Egypt

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Focused on the integration of architectural design with structural engineering and building services. Gained proficiency in technical drafting, building materials, and environmental control systems. Graduated with a 'Good' rating, demonstrating consistent performance in complex engineering analysis and design theory.

Skills

Architectural Design

Expert

Construction & Property

Expert

Managing Expectations

Expert

Managing Groups

Expert

Managed Money

Expert

Swimming

Intermediate

Building a productive team

Expert

Integration with the work team

Expert

Achieving Goals

Expert

Reading

Expert

fishing

Intermediate

Architectural Design

Expert

Construction & Property

Expert

Managing Expectations

Expert

Managing Groups

Expert

Managed Money

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Memberships

Kuwait Society of Engineers

Working Member

November 2004

Egyptian Engineers Syndicate

Working Member

December 1998

Technical Committee of Shijiazhuang Rebar Connection and Anchorage Technology Innovation Center

Expert

January 2024

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Consultant
Kuwait Society of Engineers
Oct 2019
Professional Engineer
Kuwait Society of Engineers
Mar 2013
MPM
American Academy of Project Management
May 2014
Architectural Engineering Consultant
Oct 2019

Hobbies and interests

Reading, Swimming, Fishing, Photography, Literature and Discovering nature