Chief Development Officer
Alfardan Group
Total years of experience :21 years, 11 Months
Established in 2003 to pioneer centralized production and distribution of chilled water to multiple buildings through pipe distribution networks for air conditioning.
• Formulated and implemented strategies to strengthen construction, operations, business development, continuous improvement, and customer service functions.
• Attracted top talent, nurtured a high-performing leadership team, and instilled a culture of innovation, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthened corporate governance practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of organizational transparency and accountability.
• Rebranded and positioned company as an industry leader, which led to increased brand recognition and a stronger market presence.
• Represented organization at industry conferences, press, and community events.
• In collaboration with CFO, implemented robust financial discipline and risk management strategies to safeguard company's financial health, resulting in increased investor confidence and sustained growth.
• Established effective communication channels with stakeholders, shareholders, and parent company, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and objectives.
• Initiated data analysis to reduce waste and eliminate business bottlenecks.
• Achieved 20% reduction in costs through targeted efficiency initiatives.
• Successfully negotiated and completed Plants 1 and 2, which have capacity of 70, 000 TR and 28-kilometer distribution network in West Bay business district.
• Led development of largest cooling plant in the world on The Pearl Qatar Island, boasting capacity of 130, 000 TR and 90-kilometer distribution network.
• Significantly expanded customer base, streamlined tariffs for businesses and consumers, consistently doubling revenues and profits year over year.
• Awarded System of the Year from International District Energy Association 2012.
• Received Stewardship in District Energy 2010 and Space Awards 2008 and 2009.
Charter Steel is an American supplier of special bar quality products.
• Spearheaded planning, procurement, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operation of 700, 000 ton/year carbon and stainless-steel melt shop.
• Facilitated negotiations for utilities with local providers to secure favorable terms.
• Maintained construction, operations schedules and budgets over $130, 000, 000.
• Created strategic plan for hiring and training operations personnel.
• Administered material, utilities, and operating budgets, over $100, 000, 000/year.
• Applied safety, quality, environmental, improvement, and performance metrics.
• Increased production and plant utilization to over 1, 200 tons/day.
• Managed Engineering, Maintenance, Automation, and Roll Shop Departments.
• Led planning and execution of strategic projects for rolling mill.
• Prepared and analyzed production and downtime data using statistical analysis.
• Prepared ISO documentation, and sponsored continuous improvement teams.