Fahd Derbala, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Fahd Derbala

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

ALDAU DEVELOPMENT

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Diploma, Value Engineering
Experience
45 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :45 years, 8 Months

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at ALDAU DEVELOPMENT
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since December 2018
Chief Executive Officer at LOTUS DEVELOPMENT
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since December 2019

Top Management with full P& L responsibility

Chairman & CEO at AlMaadi Real Estate Group Development and Construction.
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • December 2015 to November 2018
Vice Chairman at National Company for Construction and Development, NCCD
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2015 to November 2015

Directing the Engineering, the Contraction 9 companies and the Development 3 Companies, implementation of the overall NCCD strategy, operating business plans and strategic objectives in line with the Company’s vision and mission in order to identify and develop stakeholder value inside and outside of Egypt, Strategy: Direct the development and implementation of the overall NCCD strategy, operating business plans and strategic objectives in line with the NCCD’s vision and mission in order to identify and develop the Government Vision. Risk Management: Direct the development of a comprehensive risk management and due diligence framework for critical corporate risks identification; define the program of risk management strategies to mitigate potential identified risks; Leadership: Design and constantly review the organization structure for the organization in line with the business plans so that all resources are optimally utilized and facilitates communication between working groups Operating Subsidiaries - with overall P&L responsibility across all operating business units, direct the implementation of corporate governance across all business units; Direct the implementation of all protocols, internal controls, policies, and reporting in line with the corporate governance model; Business Process Re-Engineering (BPR) - Lead and direct the mapping of all processes for core functions of the business in order to re-engineer the processes to optimize business performance reduce risk, obtain better clarity of business functions and match best practice at lower cost;

Head of Projects Department / COO at AlAhly Real Estate
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2013 to December 2014

Chief Operations Officer
“Al-Ahly Real Estate Company, Egypt” ANAYA Development CEO & Board Member
Company Industry: Real Estate Developer
Job Role: Client / Infrastructures - Constructions Management

As the Company C.O.O with a result - oriented and profit driven/ customer focused professional Architect with P&L full responsibility to Direct and manage the group 12, 000, 000 m2 operations starting from initiation, Planning/Design, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling till Closing.

With additional responsibility as ANAYA Development CEO & Board Member, responsible for The group Construction company I managed to increase the work scope and quality with a better performance and profit.
Responsibilities:
Strategy - Direct the development and implementation of the overall Company strategy, operating business plans and strategic objectives in line with the Company’s vision and mission in order to identify and develop stakeholder value;
Risk Management - Direct the development of a comprehensive risk management and due diligence framework for critical corporate risks identification; Define the program of risk management strategies to mitigate potential identified risks;
Operating Subsidiaries - with overall P&L responsibility across all operating business units, direct the implementation of corporate governance across all business units; Direct the implementation of all protocols, internal controls, policies, and reporting in line with the corporate governance model;
Business Process Re-Engineering (BPR) - Lead and direct the mapping of all processes for core functions of the business in order to re-engineer the processes to optimise business performance reduce risk, obtain better clarity of business functions and match best practice at lower cost;
Quality and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) - Direct the Quality and HSE functions to validate the quality of client service and operational safety and quality;
Business Advisory Services (Incubation Companies) - Direct feasibility studies for new subsidiary companies in preparation of establishing the fledgling company for 18 months and handing over to a Vice President to manage; Enhance shareholder value from annuity business streams like Facilities Management, Real Estate Management, Security Services and Landscaping;
Business Enterprise System - Direct the strategic implementation of suitable technology to achieve an integrated business platform addressing contractual service level agreements;

Leadership - Design and constantly review the organization structure for the organization in line with the business plans so that all resources are optimally utilized and facilitates communication between working groups

Associate Operations Director at Mace International
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2011 to August 2013

With an Architectural Commercial background and long history of leadership and proven track of profit driven and customer focused in Projects Management business, working as the company Regional Director” Country Manager” leading the team working in Cairo with responsibility to open new business to the company in Egypt and North Africa.
providing “ Infrastructures - Constructions” consultation for companies, contractors to add value to their profit though a well-organized project / profit / risk management during all the project stages from initiation, Planning, Design, construction, Monitoring and controlling till Handing over and closing.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the operational and fiscal activities of the department to include: staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals.
• Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the department.
• Analyze and document business processes and problems. Develop solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Coordinate and implement solutions from process analysis and general department projects.
• Direct staff in the development, analysis, and preparation of reports.
• Supervise staff in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct interviews, hire new staff, and provide employee orientation.
• Coach and provide career development advice to staff.
• Establish employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
• Assist staff to resolve complex or out of policy operation problems.
• Coordinate with Human Resources for appropriate staffing levels.
• Schedule and conduct department meetings.
• Responsible to meet department productivity and quality goals.
• Complete human resource paperwork.

Group C.O.O. at Dar Al- Mimar Real Estate / Property Development Group, Egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2009 to July 2011

As the Group C.O.O with a result - oriented and profit driven/ customer focused professional Architect with P&L full responsibility to Direct and manage the group 9, 000, 000 m2 operations starting from initiation, Planning/Design, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling till Closing. This include all the group companies Mountain View “Developer” DMA “Design”, DMC ”Construction”, Idrak ”Fine Finishing”, Curve” Landscaping”, Maharat ”Furniture”, Masader ”Materials Supply” and Key “Hospitality \nWith additional responsibility as Dar Al Mimar Construction CEO & Board Member, responsible for The group Construction company I managed to increase the work scope and quality with a better performance and profit. \nResponsibilities: \nStrategy - Direct the development and implementation of the overall Group strategy, operating business plans and strategic objectives in line with the Group’s vision and mission in order to identify and develop stakeholder value; \nRisk Management - Direct the development of a comprehensive risk management and due diligence framework for critical corporate risks identification; Define the program of risk management strategies to mitigate potential identified risks; \nOperating Subsidiaries - with overall P&L responsibility across all operating business units, direct the implementation of corporate governance across all business units; Direct the implementation of all protocols, internal controls, policies, and reporting in line with the corporate governance model; \nBusiness Process Re-Engineering (BPR) - Lead and direct the mapping of all processes for core functions of the business in order to re-engineer the processes to optimize business performance reduce risk, obtain better clarity of business functions and match best practice at lower cost; \nQuality and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) - Direct the Quality and HSE functions to validate the quality of client service and operational safety and quality; \nBusiness Advisory Services (Incubation Companies) - Direct feasibility studies for new subsidiary companies in preparation of establishing the fledgling company for 18 months and handing over to a Vice President to manage; Enhance shareholder value from annuity business streams like Facilities Management, Real Estate Management, Security Services and Landscaping; \nBusiness Enterprise System - Direct the strategic implementation of suitable technology to achieve an integrated business platform addressing contractual service level agreements; \nLeadership - Design and constantly review the organization structure for the organization in line with the business plans so that all resources are optimally utilized and facilitates communication between working groups

Senior Vice President at DAMAC Properties
  • Egypt
  • August 2008 to June 2009

Projects to Credit:
Egypt

• Park Avenue, Sheikh Zaied - 2.0 Billions. LE " This shopping zone required a very special coordination with design and specialties contractors and end users to have a successful shopping zone.
• Hyde Park, shopping mall New Cairo - 6, 000, 000 m2 including DAMAC Tower (60 floors) -20 Billions LE
• Gamsha Bay Resort Red Sea Coast 30, 000, 000 m2 -120 Billions LE
• 6th of October New development 3, 000, 000 m2 - 10 Billions LE

Dubai
• DAMAC Headquarter (60 storeys)
• Alsadr Towers (82/76/74/70 storeys)
• Executive Heights (3B+G+32)
• Smart Heights (3B+G+32)
• Business Tower (3B+G+32)
• X.L. Tower (3B+G+32)
• Park Central Tower (3B+G+32)
• Executive Bay Tower (3B+G+32)
• Capital Bay Tower (3B+G+32)
• Park Central Tower (3B+G+32)
• Water Edge Tower (3B+G+32)
• The HAZ Tower (3B+G+32)
• The Corner Tower (3B+G+32)
• Oceanscape (3B+G+49)
Projects Value over AED10, 000, 000, 000.00

Senior Vice President at DAMAC Properties
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2006 to August 2008

The company is one of the most successful residential, leisure & commercial developers in Dubai/Middle East, expanding rapidly into N Africa, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & Far East.

Inducted as Sr. Vice President, Projects (Dubai) Jul 2006, deputed to Egypt in a parallel position in Jan 2008.

Highlight:i**
• Administered multiple multi-billion international projects in entirety, including several high Rise-end residential and commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Directing a team of highly qualified professionals in planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating the company's operations, consistent with the company's goals and objectives.
• Devising/implementing all aspects of financial analysis and control, including but not limited to budgeting and financial forecasting. Ensuring optimal usage of all resources to maintain strict adherence to respective budgetary and quality guidelines.
• Leading project work planning/operation plans, formulating approaches to support the implementation of company projects and to efficiently construct/monitor project schedules.
• Coordinating with architects/engineers to monitor project progress whilst adhering to set targets and agreed implementation time-frames. Reviewing results and effecting necessary follow-up actions.
• Overseeing financial functions of the projects in accordance with relevant rules/procedures, ensuring proper financial management of project funds, appropriate resource utilization, including prompt accountability of funds/reporting by various departments.
• Coordinating with construction managers, contractors, design teams/consultants, whilst observing a policy of open communication to mitigate risks.
• Controlling architectural life-cycle vis-à-vis project life-cycle, applying high-end project management concepts like CPM, material/human resource management to efficiently plan/organize site facilities and meet deadlines.

Project Director at Various
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • July 2002 to June 2006

Handled Construction & Real Estate Projects in
• Mace International, Kuwait (Nov 05 - Jun 06) : Projects Development Director
• Kuwaiti Manager Company, Kuwait (Jul 02 - Nov 05): Projects Director

Projects to Credit:
• The Capital Towers, US $ 290 M.
• The Juliaa Resort, US$ 120 M.
• Aldera Tower 40 storeys, $ 135 M.
• Commercial Center, Farwania
• Al-Matroke Tower, Kuwait city, $15M.
• 7 Residential Buildings, Hawally
• Alnakheel Towers, Salmia, $95 M.
• 11 Branches for KFH, $12 M.
• Mosque, Hawally
• Nora Tower, Hawally, $ 22 M.

Key Responsibilities:
• Directed program management of the overall design/construction process ensuring delivered projects meet documented program requirements, are completed on time and within budget.
• Provided overall direction for business planning and management until project completion, encompassing project definition/confirmation that project plans meet requirements/approval of the client .
• Prepared schedules and milestones, monitored progress against established schedules, checked for variations, proposed suitable modifications to avoid time/cost overruns.
• Estimated costs, scheduled, planned, obtained materials, selected equipments, negotiated with suppliers for cost effective purchases.
• Coordinated all process/functions with construction managers, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and workforce, liaised with client representatives as well as consultants, architects, engineers and surveyors. Prepared periodical project progress reports for comparison with projected work schedule.
• Collaborated with engineers, architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to advance project within specified time-frames.
• Observed adherence to safety measures, procedures, monitored construction program and made recommendation in areas of slippage. Identified bottlenecks, resolved technical problems and effected systems re-engineering to meet project deliverables.

Various at Other Professional Experiences
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 1978 to June 2002

Projects to Credit:
• New Head office Building & company projects, Petrochemical Company, $45 M.
• New Sabah ALAhmad Marine Base Coast Guard Alfintas $ 140 M.
• Arab Contractors & Degramoun “ Consortium”
• Al -Qurain Housing Project (257 villas), Kuwait, USD 45 Million
• The Control Room, A1 Ahmady. “KUWAIT”
• The Kuwait Airline Building Reconditioning & Renovation
• El- Azhar University Assuit
• Office Building, Nasr City.
• Housing for Engineers & Labors.
• Court of Law Aswan, Hurghada, Edffo & Elmenia.
• Olympic Swimming Pool, Zagazig.
• Namera Mosque
• AlKheif Mosque
• Wakf Elbash Housing Project
• The Arab Contractors Medical Center
• The Arab Contractors Stadium & Hotel
• Naga Hammadi Housing for Workers

• Mar 98 - Jun 02, Boodai Construction Co.: Projects Director, DGM
Inducted as a Deputy General Manager (Mar 98), charted a phenomenal growth path to merit promotion to the post of Projects Director/ DGM (Jan 01)

• Aug 91- Apr 98, The Arab Contractors
Deputy General Manager
Inducted as Project Architect & Coordinator (Aug 91), progressed through several promotions to the post of Deputy General Manager (Oct 94)

• May 91 - Sep 91: Al-Dabos Co., A1 Ahmadi Kuwait:
Project Manager

• 1986 - 1991: Arab Contractors Co., Egypt, Project Architect
Inducted as Senior Architect (1986), charted a commendable growth path to merit promotion as Project Architect (Feb 91).

• 1981 - 1985: The Saudi Contractors O.A.O., Saudi Arabia, Technical Officer Engineer & Architect.

• 1978 - 1980: The Arab Contractors Co., Egypt, Design Engineer.

Education

Diploma, Value Engineering
  • at SAVE "Society of American Value Engineering " International
  • May 2012

Associated Value Specialist Certificate Number 20125060

Master's degree, Workshop
  • at Leadership Training & consultancy
  • June 2010

4 Roles of Leadership Workshop

Doctorate, Projects Managment
  • at Hampshire
  • May 2003
Master's degree, Construction Managment
  • at Hampshire
  • June 1999
Doctorate, اداره مشروعات
  • at Hampshire College
  • June 1999
Bachelor's degree, Design
  • at The Islamic Academy
  • June 1986

Graduation Project: Designing The Muslim Buildings & Housing.

Bachelor's degree, Architect
  • at Architect 1978
  • June 1978

Specialties & Skills

Contract Management
Construction Detailing
Operations Management
Team Building
Problem Solving
Architectural Project/Technology Management,Project Constructability Reviews,Financial/Resource Mgmt
Cost/ Time Estimation, Project Profitability, Scheduling, Critical Path Mgmt, Budgeting
Client/ Supplier Contractual Negotiations,Design Audits,Cost Cutting,Tender Mgmt,Conflict Resolution
Construction Plans-Conceptualizing,Designing & Detailing,Managing,Surveying,Developing,Sketching
Quality Management, Design Drafting, ISO 9000 & T.Q.M., Contract Administration & Management
Primavera P.3/M.P, Auto CAD, Photo Shop,MS Project Management 2000,MS Office Applns & Internet Usage
International Business Development, Setting Policies/Procedures, Financial Analysis/Control
Risk Managment
P&L Responsibility
Operations Management,Resource Managment,Skills MAangments, Staff Development,Demand Managment
site supervision
project supervision
supervising
accounting
project execution
labor management
quantity surveying
plan execution
primavera
negotiation
team leadership
purchasing
procurement
operations management
operation
planning
marketing
materials
problem solving
office administration
logistics
digital marketing
risk management
office management
performance management
minutes
ms project
marketing management
marketing strategy
team management
supply chain management
solutions development
people management
managerial experience
outlook
Business Development
Customer Service
Management
Finance
Leadership

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

The Egyptian Engineering Syndicate
  • Member - 4103
  • September 1978
The Society for Egyptian Architects
  • Member - 12715
  • September 1978
The National Architects Syndicate
  • Member - 10023
  • September 1978
The Egyptian Engineering Management Society
  • Member - 44453
  • October 1995
The Egyptian Consultant Syndicate
  • Member - 5140
  • October 1995
The Kuwait Society of Engineers
  • Member- 2105
  • June 1993
Fedration of Arab Engineers
  • Member-16/16058
  • January 2011

Training and Certifications

Project Managment Roles (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2012
Valid Until:
June 2012
Associate Value Engineering (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Valid Until:
May 2012
4 Roles of LEader Ship (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2010
Valid Until:
October 2010