Hani Saadi

• Led the development of the 2023 corporate & 2024 investment strategies and cascaded strategic
initiatives across diversified investment sectors, ensuring alignment with group-wide objectives
• Operationalized functional strategies for all corporate functions, driving cross-functional synergy
• Delivered 3 key transformation projects focused on investment restructuring, corporate
governance optimization, and operational realignment, enhancing efficiency and governance
• Managed strategic alignment discussions on investment decisions, organizational enhancements,
and operational improvements, including design and implementation of governance frameworks,
policies, and tools to strengthen decision-making and compliance across the group

• Developed & rolled out a KSA Renewable Energy market & segmentation analysis study
• Qualified over 25 business development opportunities (renewable energy, water management,
nanotech, construction) for new technology venturing
• Developed deep-dive analysis of 3 technologies for renewables & water management
investments across strategic, and market entry dimensions

• AWJ Holding (GCC Diversified Group): Led Corporate Governance & BoD set-up & recruitment. Advised Cs on corporate projects & strategic initiatives. Led Corporate Branding & Identity development
• SABIC (Int’l PetroChemical): Managed business development operations for new technology venturing (financial analysis, market potential & strategic alignment)
• Zubair Corp. (Diversified Group): Led operational strategy of SBUs (RE, hospitality, automotive, trading)
• Tatweer Building Co. (Ministry of Education): Set-up SMO. Developed strategic initiatives & operations
• United Arab Shipping Co. (Int’l Maritime Shipping): Led transformation projects, managed & advised senior stakeholders on operations, supported processes set-up, managed organizational change
• Saudi Telecom Co. & Viva Telecom (Int’l Telecom & Regional Subsidiary):
o Advised C-suite on corporate KPIs, strategic initiatives and performance
o Finalized 2012 & led 2013 Corporate Strategy (development, roll-out, monitoring & reporting)
o Developed corporate PMO & QA functions (structure, resources, ops, ISO 9001 certification)
• Other Projects:
o Kleos (Int’l Healthcare Advisory - GCC): Advised on BD strategies and roll-out initiatives
o Scoop Outlet (Brands Outlet - Regional): Advised on branding, logistics, and operations

• Led campaign, recall and cost reduction initiatives: Truck Campaign ($250M), Jeep Field Action
($200M), Truck Kits ($10M), Material Cost Management ($3M), Mopar Value-Line ($2M)

• Developed transformation & growth strategies for 4 diversified BUs ($90 million combined
revenue & $10 million net profit, with a team of 500 employees)
◦ Restructured Sales into a customer-centric operation: Increased portfolio selling by 100%
◦ Standardized manufacturing operations & product portfolios at two manufacturing sites:
doubling key portfolio production, reducing customer complaints by 60%
◦ Grew Healthcare Solutions into a standalone business unit, with $0.5 M in new revenue
(130% growth), with 10 unique products (solution based offering)
◦ Launched an exclusive home brand with 7 new product verticals (HVAC systems for
home & cold chain, lighting, electrical equipment)

Strategy, Operations, Transformation, PMO)
• G20 Saudi Secretariat: Managed 2 G20 ministerial teams (Investment, Agriculture & Water) to
present KSA working group priorities
• Zubair Corporation (Diversified Group): Led operational strategy of Strategic BUs (real estate,
hospitality, automotive, electrical trading), supported BU heads in implementation & roll-out
• Tatweer Building Company Set-up SMO structure & managed
operations. Developed strategic initiatives & roll-out plans across divisions
• United Arab Shipping Co. Shipping): Led transformation projects, advised senior
stakeholders on operations, supported in processes set-up, managed organizational change
initiatives
• Saudi Telecom Co. & Viva Telecom Regional Subsidiary):
◦ Advised C-suite on corporate KPIs, strategic initiatives and corporate performance
◦ Finalized 2012 & led 2013 Corporate Strategies (monitoring/reporting, corrective actions)
◦ Developed corporate PMO & QA functions (structure, resources, operations, led the QA
team for successful ISO 9001 certification

• Completed Corporate Governance projects, to transition into a compliant holding company:
◦ Finalized BoD & management committees design, set-up, executive search & recruitment
◦ Led and validated all requisite Board of Directors governance documentation
• Led & completed the Corporate Identity project (CI development, portal & logo design, roll-out)
• Advised MD & CXOs on corporate projects & strategic initiatives

• Launched VIVA operations in Kuwait: Designed organization processes. Led Launch &
Operational Readiness Committees. Supported branding, communication, change management
• Completed the Shared Services design and Planning & Performance directorate at STC: finalized
the Governance Model (organization & voting structures), modus operandi, and roles &
responsibilities
• Detailed governance, and planning & performance functions at STC: Performance Management,
PMO operations, Communication Matrix, Customer Support units
• Implemented the Government Program Coordination Office (Lebanese Government): enhanced
PMO Toolkit & processes, managed 5 Ministerial teams, detailed strategic initiatives
• Designed & facilitated training/coaching for internal teams & external clients (Problem Solving,
Persuasive Writing, Presentation/Facilitation skills, Client Interface). Led new hire on-boarding

Corporate Quality
• Led various campaigns/recalls/cost reduction initiatives (in millions): Truck Campaign $250, Jeep Field
Action $200, Truck Kits $9.5, Material Cost Mngt $3, Mopar Value-Line Marketing $2
Other Roles