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IMAD AL-HAMDANI, Head of Strategic Planning

IMAD AL-HAMDANI

Head of Strategic Planning·Ooredoo Oman

Oman

Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 28 years, 11 months

Head of Strategic Planning

October 2019 - December 2025

Ooredoo Oman

Muscat, Oman

October 2019 - December 2025

Led the development of Corporate Strategy, Long Term Plans, and Annual Operating Plans within a competitive telecom market. Translated strategy into enterprise scorecards and KPIs to strengthen performance management and organizational alignment, while supporting ExCo and Board decision making through strategic insights and performance reporting. Also led the company’s AI task force, driving cross-functional alignment and prioritization of AI initiatives across the organization.

Led a cross functional mobile post-paid revenue leakage assessment to strengthen controls and close operational gaps. Was recognized by the CEO for successfully leading the company’s quarterly performance event (“Buzz!”), rated the best edition delivered to date.
Company industry:
Telecommunications

Engagement Work-Stream Member

February 2019 - September 2019

Group Intergration Programme (Nakhla)

Muscat, Oman

February 2019 - September 2019

Selected to support the integration of Oman Oil Company and Orpic into OQ, unifying nine entities into a single integrated energy group. Developed engagement and change management plans across multiple workstreams and represented the programme in leadership roadshows involving employees, board members, and external stakeholders.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Strategy & Business Planning Manager

April 2017 - September 2019

Oman Gas Company; Now: OQGN

Muscat, Oman

April 2017 - September 2019

Led corporate strategy during Oman Gas Company’s transition to become the energy infrastructure arm of Oman Oil Company. Structured the organization into three business segments: Gas Midstream, Oil Midstream, and Power, while developing integrated business plans and performance management frameworks aligned to the new portfolio.

Led the communication of strategy and KPIs including executive performance updates, and served as Secretary to the Executive / Leadership Committee.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Head of Corporate Planning

January 2015 - March 2017

Oman Gas Company; Now OQGN

Muscat, Oman

January 2015 - March 2017

Led corporate planning, KPI setting, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Delivered the company’s first enterprise scorecard and facilitated KPI workshops across directorates to strengthen alignment and performance management. Also introduced interactive performance dashboards and enhanced the quality of executive reporting.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Senior Business Analyst

April 2013 - December 2014

Orpic; Now: OQRPI

Muscat, Oman

April 2013 - December 2014

Supported corporate strategy development, market analysis, and performance reporting activities. Challenged business units on assumptions and execution plans to strengthen alignment and accountability, while contributing to monthly MIS reporting, KPI reviews, and long-term business planning initiatives.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Senior Commercial Officer

January 2011 - March 2013

Orpic; Now: OQRPI

Muscat, Oman

January 2011 - March 2013

Managed the domestic refined products market, including pricing analysis and customer nominations. Produced market intelligence reports and monthly price forecasts using Reuters and ICIS data, and was appointed Acting Manager, Market Intelligence & Back Office during the line manager’s absence.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Marketing Representative

September 2009 - December 2010

ORPC; Now: OQRPI

Muscat, Oman

September 2009 - December 2010

Managed Aromatics plant imports, exports, tendering, commercial negotiations, and vessel chartering activities. Delivered cost savings exceeding USD 500k through demurrage reduction and operational efficiency initiatives, and served as the marketing focal point for BIMS, the company’s first data management system.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Assistant Drilling Supervisor / Well Engineer

September 2008 - August 2009

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

Muscat, Oman

September 2008 - August 2009

Supported drilling operations, cementing programmes, materials inspection, and HSE
compliance.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

International Office Ambassador

September 2007 - July 2008

University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

September 2007 - July 2008

Served as a Gulf Region Ambassador for the International Office at University of Sheffield, supporting prospective students from the Gulf region throughout their application and registration journey. Acted as a key liaison between students and the university, providing guidance on academic life, relocation, and student experience in Sheffield to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition.

Also supported the International Office in organizing welcoming programmes for new students and represented the university at educational exhibitions and introductory seminars in Oman.
Company industry:
Higher Education
Job role:
Marketing and PR

President of the Omani Society

September 2005 - September 2006

University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

September 2005 - September 2006

Elected President of the Omani Society at University of Sheffield, where responsibilities included supporting Omani students in Sheffield and acting as a liaison between the students and the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in London. Organized weekly meetings and introduced structured meeting minutes to enhance communication and member engagement.

During the presidency term, the Omani Society was nominated as the university’s Best National Society and achieved strong results in university activities, including the football tournament and International Food Festival.
Company industry:
Higher Education
Job role:
Other

Drilling Chemist

May 2003 - August 2005

Petroleum Development Oman

Muscat, Oman

May 2003 - August 2005

Supported the Production Chemist in daily operational monitoring across multiple drilling rigs, particularly in areas related to drilling fluids and cementing operations. Independently managed and led a project titled “Mapping Drilling Operation Problems” across all fields under Petroleum Development Oman concession areas.

Also supported the Subsurface Production Chemistry team by proactively enhancing Business Process Control (BPC) systems and KPI frameworks. In parallel, served as the IT focal point for the Production Chemistry department, overseeing IT-related matters and developing and maintaining the department’s internal website.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Chemical Engineering

Trainee Mud Engineer

April 2001 - April 2003

Petroleum Development Oman

Muscat, Oman

April 2001 - April 2003

Worked as a trainee Mud/Drilling Fluids Engineer across multiple drilling rigs, gaining hands-on experience with both water-based and oil-based drilling fluids. Responsibilities included designing suitable drilling fluid systems for different well sections, monitoring and analyzing fluid performance throughout drilling operations, and maintaining optimal drilling conditions.

Also worked closely with Well Engineers and Drilling Supervisors on activities such as casing tally measurements, cement calculations, environmental reporting, and material coordination. This exposure provided broad operational knowledge of drilling activities and enabled close collaboration with multidisciplinary rig crews, including Tool Pushers, Drillers, Geologists, Directional Drillers (MWDs), and Roustabouts.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Engineering

Laboratory Chemist

March 1999 - March 2001

Petroleum Development Oman

Muscat, Oman

March 1999 - March 2001

Joined Petroleum Development Oman as a Laboratory Chemist, conducting routine and non-routine analysis of oil, water, and gas samples across interior laboratories. Frequently supervised laboratory operations during the absence of the laboratory supervisor and gained broad technical exposure in production chemistry operations.

Also contributed to several operational and environmental projects, including the Bottom Water Draw Off (BWDO) project and Reed Bed start-up project in Nimr Field, as well as the Plume Sampling project requested by the Ministry of Water Resources. In parallel, was assigned to design and develop the Production Chemistry department’s internal web page.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Other

Office Assistant

June 1991 - June 1994

Fair play Trading

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 1991 - June 1994

Completed a summer placement with a well-known garment trading company in Dubai as an Office Assistant. Gained early professional experience in office administration, customer service, database management, handling phone communications, and time management within a fast-paced business environment.
Company industry:
Merchandising
Job role:
Administration

Education

University of Sheffield

June 2008

June 2008

Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

United Kingdom

Caledonian College of Engineering

June 2005

June 2005

Higher diploma, Process Operation and Maintenance Engineering

Oman

University of Bahrain

February 1999

February 1999

Diploma, Chemical Engineering

Bahrain

Skills

Leadership Capabilities
Expert
Leadership Capabilities
Expert
People oriented
Expert
People oriented
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Market Analysis
Expert
Market Analysis
Expert
Communicator
Expert
Communicator
Expert
IT Skills.
Expert
IT Skills.
Expert
Enthusiasm, Hard Working, and People Oriented.
Expert
Enthusiasm, Hard Working, and People Oriented.
Expert
Presentation Skills.
Expert
Presentation Skills.
Expert
Leadership and Communication Skills.
Expert
Leadership and Communication Skills.
Expert
Leadership Capabilities
Expert
Leadership Capabilities
Expert
People oriented
Expert
People oriented
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Market Analysis
Expert
Market Analysis
Expert
BALANCED SCORECARD
Expert
BALANCED SCORECARD
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Expert
CORPORATE STRATEGY
Expert
CORPORATE STRATEGY
Expert
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Expert
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert

Social profiles

Instagram
Instagram
instagram.com/imad_alhamdani/

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Swahili
Intermediate

Memberships

Toastmasters International

Member

January 2013

Knowledge Oman

Operations Support

November 2022

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Qaa'da Programme Graduate
Finance For Non-Finance People - Level-2
College of Banking and Financial Studies
Apr 2022
Prosci Change Management Certification
Mawj Training & Consulting
Apr 2019
Kaplan-Norton Balanced Scorecard Certification
Palladium Group
Jan 2016