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Faisal AlFadhel, Senior Director

Faisal AlFadhel

Senior Director ·Deloitte - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Doctorate, PhD – Doctorate in Engineering in Robotics,

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 10 months

Senior Director

August 2025 - Present

Deloitte - Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

August 2025 - Present


Lead AI, strategy and transformation across defence and government, converting a USD
78M+ pipeline into USD 42M in contracted engagements at a 61% win rate.

Architected an MDC2 decision-support capability compressing operational planning from
16 hours to 3 minutes.

Established governance, PMO and KPI frameworks across national programmes
exceeding 1, 500 resources, cutting governance cycle time by 40%.

Lead an organisation of ~250 personnel, with 6 directors and 18 senior managers as
direct reports, advising 7 ministries and PIF-related entities.

Engaged across Saudi defence and government entities including the Ministry of
Defence (MOD), Ministry of National Guard (MNG), GAMI, SAMI, MOI, PSS, SARC and PSD.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Consulting

Executive Director: Strategy & Growth in AI Autonomouse System & Space - BD Development

March 2023 - Present

Front End Engineering Limited

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

March 2023 - Present

• Lead strategic projects for sustainability, innovation and diversifying revenue stream through partnerships and collaborations to identify new business opportunities in various industries such as oil & gas, renewable energies, and security sector, driving growth, profitability, and the development of innovative solutions.
• Commercialisation of IP for Saudi Aramco through strategic initiatives.
• Forge strong relationships and drive innovation with key stakeholders such as Saudi ARAMCO, NEOM, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and government bodies.
• Spearhead projects encompassing AI corridor development, battlefield management systems, AI-driven geo-spatial analysis, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead successful negotiations and implementation of joint ventures and strategic partnerships, securing multimillion-dollar contracts.
• Manage and spin-off a diverse ecosystem of industry-leading partners including ARAMCO portfolio companies, Beyond Limits, Crayon, SpaceKnow, and others.

Company industry:
Sales Outsourcing

Senior Project Manager

January 2015 - March 2023

Bahrain Defence Force

Manama, Bahrain

January 2015 - March 2023

• Oversaw execution of classified military base and bunkers projects. And led Jet-A fuel depot project at Sakheer Airbase for the Bahrain Air Show.
• Ensured adherence to timelines and budgets and compliance with NFPA standards.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, ensuring alignment with requirements.
• Contributed to project design and construction processes, maintaining alignment with project management methodologies.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital

PMO: Project Manager, Director of Engineering & Client Representative

November 2014 - March 2023

Abudhabi fund for development

Manama, Bahrain

November 2014 - March 2023

Abu Dhabi Fund Development (ADFD) through Bahrain Defence Forces: Mohamed Bin Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre Project, Bahrain
• Won the best digital transformation project in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Spearheaded end-to-end healthcare construction and operation projects, integrating digital transformation, AI, and automation for performance optimization and enhanced efficiency and innovation.
• Managed onsite and offsite construction activities, utilizing digital tools and automation to ensure compliance with regulations, and adherence to British Healthcare Standards and Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) requirements.

Company industry:
Investment, Securities & Funds

Director of Technical Innovation & Strategic Planning

September 2012 - November 2014

Defence Science & Technology Lab

London, United Kingdom

September 2012 - November 2014

• Worked on military innovation projects in unmanned vehicles classified projects.
• Led the PMC classified project site team of quality and planning engineers.
• Defined project schedules, allocated resources, and monitored progress.

Company industry:
Military & Defense

Project manager / QinetiQ

September 2012 - November 2014

PDERA (Defence Evaluation & Research Agency)

London, United Kingdom

September 2012 - November 2014

• Planned all phases of classified project lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Obtained necessary regulations and permits and ordered supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Communicated with clients and delivered project progress reports.
• Ensured compliance with local, state, and technical codes and regulations, as well as safety precautions.

Company industry:
Military & Defense

Project Manager, Doctorate Research Engineer

September 2008 - November 2014

(University of Bath

London, United Kingdom

September 2008 - November 2014

• Led strategic industrial projects for leading Fortune 500 industries and research centers, ensuring successful project completion within planned resources and budgets
• Led experimental setup and validations, including the study of acoustics, and performed numerical modeling.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School

Project Lead (PMC)

September 2010 - November 2012

NASA Federal Agency

London, United Kingdom

September 2010 - November 2012

• Worked on the development of a ground-breaking methodology in the energy harvesting field for innovation and sustainability.
• Played a pivotal role in driving the project towards successful commercialization, specifically focusing on innovation and sustainability within the energy sector.
• Managed all aspects of lifecycle, including research, analysis, design, development, testing, problem resolution, negotiations, status reporting, implementation, project closing, and post-rollout review/audit.
• Adhered to all corporate policies, including the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Company industry:
Scientific Research & Development

Lead Engineer Research

September 2008 - September 2010

AIRBUS

London, United Kingdom

September 2008 - September 2010

• Led development and commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP) technologies, focusing on material fatigue detection projects, and optimizing testing operations.
• Elevated safety standards and streamlined workflows through cutting-edge methodologies.
• Propelled several PhD programs and secured funding for future leaders.

Company industry:
Airlines

Education

AI / University of Bath

January 2014

January 2014

Doctorate, PhD – Doctorate in Engineering in Robotics,

United Kingdom

King's College

August 2008

August 2008

Master's degree, Bachelors & Masters in Engineering & Business Management

United Kingdom

Skills

Research and Development
Expert
Research and Development
Expert
Artificial Intelligence
Expert
Artificial Intelligence
Expert
Strategic Advisory
Expert
Strategic Advisory
Expert
Engineering
Expert
Engineering
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
INNOVATION
Expert
INNOVATION
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
TRANSFORMATION (GENETICS)
Expert
TRANSFORMATION (GENETICS)
Expert
ACOUSTICS
Expert
ACOUSTICS
Expert
TIMELINES
Expert
TIMELINES
Expert
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Expert
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Expert
FUND DEVELOPMENT
Expert
FUND DEVELOPMENT
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
MEETING FACILITATION
Expert
MEETING FACILITATION
Expert
PROGRESS
Expert
PROGRESS
Expert
ROBOTIC
Expert
ROBOTIC
Expert
ADOBE
Beginner
ADOBE
Beginner
ANSYS
Beginner
ANSYS
Beginner
ART
Beginner
ART
Beginner

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Urdu

Beginner

Memberships

Institute of Mechanical Engineering

Associate Member

August 2008

Institute of Engineering and Technology

Associate Member

July 2008

Bahrain Society of Engineers

Life Time Member

January 2015

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Grade A Engineering License
Jan 2016
The International Federation of Consulting Engineers FIDIC Contract Course
Jun 2015

Hobbies and interests

Cooking, Horseback riding