Hassan Riad Harfouche

Estithmar Holding as Group Director Strategy & Business Planning| Jul 2022- Present
Led the formulation of the group, including cascading and formulation of 18 different BU strategies in diversified sectors, initiatives, and setting performance indicators.

 Defining the long-term strategy roadmaps, growth strategy, market entry & expansion strategy of the group.
 Managing the expectations of top management and employees, understanding business priorities, and acting accordingly.
 Formalizing the company's strategic-planning processes, leading the development of the strategy, translating it for people across functions and business units, and driving the organization.
 Directing the business venture by driving business change impact, governance, and marketing activities.
 Tracking the progress of work plans, supporting efforts to improve and streamlining existing management reporting tools.

Provided advice to the executive management on business issues while leading strategic developments and business growth.

•Directed the creation and development of appropriate business strategies to ensure competitive edge and stayed abreast with external and internal developments in the sports sector.
•Looked after the development of the organization’s marketing strategy that integrates the marketing function across the organization and promoted the AZF brand.
•Developed and collaborated with department champions, and influences leadership in the transformation to and support of a continuous improvement culture across the organization.
•Conducted the strategic planning process, developed the strategic scorecard of the different SBUs, and analyzed the organization’s strategic performance to attain assigned revenue goals.
•Oversaw climate survey and developed strategies about the results; reviewed the talent acquisition process and headhunting for strategic positions.
•Exhibited excellence in retaining highly valued and loyal clients by building a reputation of integrity, knowledge & accountability.
•Planned and structured project proposals involving details of activities, time frame, and resources and prepared presentations for clients to generate value propositions and secure financial commitments.

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company as

Performed analysis, development, and implementation of strategic business plans/policies, ensuring organizational growth, and targeting maximum profitability and cost-effectiveness. Spearheaded entire project management activities with final accountability for project deliverables, stakeholder management, client satisfaction, schedule management, requirements management, and overall project team performance. Recognized as a Member of the launch team who ensured smoothed and efficient operation startup while training more than 250 employees from all levels on quality tools and process methodology

Handled the activity of the quality assurance department and staff, developed, implemented, and maintained a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization’s products and/or development processes