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Imad Al Ghosh, General Manager

Imad Al Ghosh

General Manager ·AGECO - Arab Group for Equipment & Construction

Kuwait

Master's degree, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Construction Technology)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 39 years, 7 months

General Manager

May 2022 - Present

AGECO - Arab Group for Equipment & Construction

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

May 2022 - Present

- Developing key performance goals and managing the performance of staff within all departments (HR & Admin., Finance, sales, service, Projects, inventory, IT, Logistics… etc.)
- Creating and implementing strategies for business growth. Improving internal processes for better productivity
- Managing both the company’s budget, revenue and operational cost elements of companys income statement (P&L). Monitoring the financial health of company’s departments or business units
- Overseeing sales as well as rental contracts agreements of heavy construction equipment and plants (LIEBHERR Tower Cranes, Concrete Batching Plants, Earth Moving Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, and GEDA Explosion Proof Industrial Elevators, etc.)
- Working closely with account managers and other senior staff to retain clients and improve customers’ data-base. Ensuring that sales and service departments deliver quality offerings to clients
- Maintaining beneficial business relationship with company’s principals (LIEBHERR GmbH, GEDA GmbH, TURBOSOL, etc.)
- Overseeing large projects within the Oil & Gas sector (KNPC), Construction and Industrial sectors, and interpreting performance reports

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

General Manager

May 2022 - Present

AGECO - Arab Group for Equipment & Construction

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

May 2022 - Present

• Spearheads the development of key performance goals and manages staf performance across all departments, including HR & Administration, Finance, Sales, Service, Projects, Inventory, IT, and Logistics.
• Formulates and executes strategic initiatives to drive business growth and enhance internal processes for increased productivity.
• Directs the management of the companys budget, revenue, and operational costs, closely monitoring the financial health of all departments and business units.
• Supervises the sales and rental agreements for heavy construction equipment and plants, including LIEBHERR Tower Cranes, Concrete Batching Plants, Earth Moving & Material Handling Equipment, and GEDA Explosion Proof Industrial Elevators.
• Collaborates with account managers and senior staf to retain clients, expand the customer database, and ensure the delivery of high-quality sales and service oferings.
• Cultivates and maintains strategic business relationships with key principals, including LIEBHERR GmbH, GEDA GmbH, and TURBOSOL.
• Oversees large-scale projects in the Oil & Gas sector (KNPC), as well as Construction and Industrial sectors, and analyzes performance reports to drive project success.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Managing Partner

August 2020 - August 2022

Blueline Interntional for General Trading & Contracting

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

August 2020 - August 2022

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the business. Overseeing business processes carried out by concerned departments with vndors, principals, and suppliers.
Setting and imolementing strategies for long term goals policies and procedures for the business

Company industry:
Trading & Commodity Trading
Job role:
Management

Managing Partner

August 2020 - April 2022

Blueline International for General Trading & Contracting

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

August 2020 - April 2022

• Established and implemented long-term strategic goals, policies, and procedures to drive business growth and eficiency.
• Ensured efective communication channels between internal teams and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and transparency.
• Oversaw the financial operations, including accounting functions, budgeting, billing, and the preparation of financial statements and reports, ensuring fiscal health and accountability.
• Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless business processes across all departments.
• Supervised physical ofice operations, coordinating business activities with vendors, principals, and suppliers to maintain strong partnerships and streamline processes.

Company industry:
Trading & Commodity Trading

Director of Engineering

July 2017 - July 2020

Metal & Recycling Company

Al Jahra, Kuwait

July 2017 - July 2020

• Devised the Master Plan for two major industrial complexes at Mina Abdullah and Al-Salmi, including the Sustainable Industries Complex (547, 000 m²) and Al-Salmi Heavy Industries, Scrap & Warehousing Complex (1, 322, 000 m²), ensuring compliance with Kuwait-PAI requirements. Coordinated with technical and environmental engineering firms to develop comprehensive feasibility studies covering technical, financial, administrative, environmental, and social impacts.
• Managed the 1, 000 kg/h Medical Waste Incineration Plant project (Kabd-3), overseeing design, project planning, engineering, licensing, subcontracting, construction, erection, start-up, and commissioning. Collaborated with the supplier (Addfield Projects, UK) and client (Kuwait MOH) to ensure successful project delivery.
• Estimated budgets and Capex/Opex for tenders and bids, such as the Kuwait-PAI tender for developing and operating the Shuaiba Industrial Solid Waste Treatment Station and the Wafra Industrial Liquid Waste Treatment Station.
• Assessed technology, organizational resources, and market demands to develop practical and feasible project plans and procedures.
• Directed and managed the selection and resourcing of plant equipment and process lines, ensuring the availability of necessary resources for project execution.
• Provided technical support to the operations department, resolving major breakdowns and failures of heavy industrial and specialized equipment

Company industry:
Waste Disposal & Recycling
Job role:
Engineering

Dy. General Manager

January 2016 - June 2017

Beatouna Recycling Company

Al Jahra, Kuwait

January 2016 - June 2017

• Directed overall business operations, ensuring the efective implementation of strategic and business plans, monitoring results, and achieving financial and operational goals.
• Led the design, realization, and implementation of the SOREMA-EREMA scrap plastic recycling plant (1200 - 1800 kg/h) and the PAAL GROUP scrap paper recycling plant.
• Managed projects from inception to completion, finalizing process design and machine selection with suppliers, developing plant layouts with engineering consultants, and overseeing construction (civil, mechanical, electrical), erection, installation, start-up, and commissioning of plant machinery and equipment.
• Established organizational structure, governance, and work distribution, defining operational frameworks and setting efective monitoring schemes for financial and economic performance.
• Directed and coordinated activities related to the procurement of feedstock, production, pricing, sales, and distribution of products.
• Oversaw inputs and recommended continuous improvement practices, incorporating international best practices, evolving international standards, and adapting to changes in the business environment.

Company industry:
Waste Disposal & Recycling
Job role:
Management

Service Manager

November 2013 - December 2015

AGECO

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

November 2013 - December 2015

• Directed, managed, planned, and coordinated activities for the delivery, erection, installation, commissioning, and after-sales services of various equipment, including LIEBHERR batching plants, LIEBHERR earth moving equipment, LIEBHERR tower cranes, PUTZMEISTER concrete pumps, and GEDA GmbH Industrial Elevators.
• Managed and supervised rental contracts for heavy construction equipment, ensuring maximum output at optimal operational costs.
• Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures in consultation with top management and staf members.
• Determined stafing requirements, conducted interviews, hired and trained new employees, or oversaw these personnel processes.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Director Business Development

January 2012 - December 2015

STI Trading Ld

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2012 - December 2015

• Pioneered market expansion in the scrap steel recycling sector through specialized process equipment and cost-efective technical solutions, establishing and nurturing strategic business relationships.
• Identified groundbreaking ideas and industry trends through extensive research on industry events, publications, and announcements, while tracking individual achievements and contributions.
• Proactively sought potential business opportunities by reaching out to prospective partners, exploring new markets, and generating novel business prospects across the Gulf and Arab Countries.
• Managed designated territories, ofering expert technical consultancy services to clients, bolstering the companys presence, and evaluating potential business deals by analyzing market strategies and internal priorities.
• Formulated efective negotiating strategies and positions by aligning new ventures with company strategies and operations, assessing risks and potentials, and understanding partners needs and objectives.
• Closed lucrative business deals by coordinating requirements, crafting and negotiating contracts, and seamlessly integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Spearheaded sales planning initiatives, tailored solutions to meet customer needs, conducted persuasive presentations, and consistently exceeded sales targets.

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

Manager

July 2004 - December 2011

Metal & Recycling Company

Al Jahra, Kuwait

July 2004 - December 2011

- Managed companys recycling plants and activities. Organizing, planning, pursuing and developing production and maintenance works through a team of 150 employees of qualified engineers, supervisors, foremen, operators, technicians and skilled labors.
-Devised, engineered, procured, installed and commissioned a series of new recycling facilities and upgraded existing recycling plants: a) 700 ton Scrap steel and scrap metals Shear/Baler/Logger Plant. b) 1.5 ton/hr. Scrap Plastic Wet Granulation, with pre-wash and water recycling system.

Company industry:
Waste Disposal & Recycling
Job role:
Management

Operations Manager

July 2004 - December 2011

Metal & Recycling Company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

July 2004 - December 2011

• Managed the companys recycling plants and activities, overseeing production and maintenance operations through a team of 150 skilled professionals, including engineers, supervisors, foremen, operators, technicians, and laborers.
• Led the conceptualization, engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning of several new recycling facilities and upgrades to existing plants, including:
• Implementation of a 700-ton Scrap Steel and Scrap Metals Shear/Baler/Logger Plant.
• Establishment of a 1.5-ton/hr. Scrap Plastic Wet Granulation plant with pre-wash and water recycling system.
• Installation of a 4-ton/day Scrap Aluminum UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Baling Plant equipped with a magnetic separator.
• Deployment of a 10-ton/hr. Eddy Current Separator for Aluminum Fragment recovery from Shredders Fluf.
• Integration of an online weighing system for shredded steel output and an integrated weighing system for trucks and lorries, complete with customized software for data processing on Microsoft SQL-Server.
• Enhanced the companys fleet with specialized vehicles and equipment, including Material Handling Equipment (MHE) with elevated cabins, Hook-Lift Trucks, Tool Carriers, Loaders, cranes, and forklifts.
• Managed procurement of new equipment and spare parts from local and international suppliers.
• Oversaw budget planning, target setting, OPEX, CAPEX, cost accounting processes, P&L analysis, and cash flow management.
• Successfully managed the ISO-14001 re-certification process and

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

Manager

March 2001 - July 2004

Adel Behbehani General Trading Co.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

March 2001 - July 2004

• Established and managed long-term Service Contracts with prominent industrial entities in Kuwait, including EQUATE Petrochemical plant, KNPC refineries, KOC (Kuwait Oil Company), Shuaiba Power Plant, West Doha Power Plant, Subiya Power Plant, and major contracting companies.
• Implemented innovative engineering solutions, specializing in non conventional cold-applied repair and preventive maintenance systems utilizing polymer technologies.
• Conducted comprehensive PowerPoint presentations on BELZONA polymeric products, showcasing case studies of significant repair and preventive maintenance projects executed on-site.
• Oversaw, planned, and trained a team of skilled engineers and technicians, supervising workshop activities for polymer applications, internal pipe coating, rubber lining, and flooring systems.
• Managed quotation processing, cost estimations, sales orders, Quality Control Plans (QCP) & Inspection Test Plans (ITP), work procedures, cost accounting, income statements, cash flow, budget planning, and target setting.
• Successfully qualified BELZONA products as stock items for all KNPC refineries, demonstrating commitment to excellence in product quality and service delivery.
• Received letters of appreciation from EQUATE for outstanding planning and execution of works, reflecting dedication to superior performance and customer satisfaction.

Company industry:
Technical Maintenance & Repair

Technical Sales Manager

November 1998 - September 2000

Industrial Services Co

Beirut, Lebanon

November 1998 - September 2000

• Served as the exclusive agent for a consortium of German and European machinery manufacturers and suppliers specializing in equipment for the Cement, Gypsum, and Lime industry.
• Broadened the customer base, diversified business lines, and secured new agency agreements to drive revenue growth.
• Cultivated and strengthened communication channels with principals and clients to foster long-term partnerships and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Managed quotation processing, cost estimations, sales orders, cost accounting, income statements, cash flow analysis, and budget planning to support efective business operations and financial performance.

Company industry:
Sales Outsourcing

Project Manager

July 1995 - October 1998

TERRO Establishment for Trading & Contracting

Beirut, Lebanon

July 1995 - October 1998

• Directed environmental contracts and construction projects, overseeing contract financial reporting, billing, invoicing, and client follow-up to ensure project success.
• Led the projects estimation team, meticulously evaluating costs and finalizing project documents for submission.
• Successfully managed the Chouf Cleaning Project - Contract Nr. CDR 1598, a waste collection and management initiative with the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) in Lebanon, achieving an unprecedented contractual revenue of approximately US$1 million annually.
• Oversaw the Earth-Works contract with Consolidated Contractors Co. (CCC) for the excavation and backfilling of the location for the second cement production line at the Sibline Cement Plant, Lebanon.
• Supervised the operations of the Sibline Quarries, a private quarry specializing in the processing of limestone and the production of dimension stone, construction aggregate, riprap, and gravel.
• Managed cost estimations, Quality Control Plans (QCP) & Inspection Test Plans (ITP), work procedures, cost accounting, income statements, cash flow analysis, budget planning, and target setting to ensure eficient project execution and financial performance.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

July 1986 - September 1995

Ciment De Sibine

Saidon, Lebanon

July 1986 - September 1995

• Proficient and extensively experienced in diverse mechanical maintenance activities, including inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, repair, installation, erection, vibration monitoring, static and dynamic balancing, leveling and alignment, as well as testing and commissioning.
• Strategically planned and executed various maintenance activities for mechanical equipment within the cement plant, ensuring optimal operational eficiency.
• Directed and supervised a skilled mechanical workforce comprising 50 employees, including supervisors, mechanics, welders, and other specialists.
• Conducted significant repair interventions on a wide range of cement process equipment and machinery, such as rotary kilns, grate coolers, cement mills, raw mills, crushers (hammer and jaw), separators (static and dynamic), electrostatic precipitators, bag filters, gearboxes (1600 kW), electric motors (6 kV), conveyors (drag chain and rubber), air slides, compressors, pumps, hydraulic installations, screw conveyors, stackers, roto-packers, and various types of dozers.
• Implemented and managed a comprehensive stock system for wear parts and spare parts, ensuring timely availability and minimizing downtime.
• Oversaw and coordinated mechanical workshop activities, maintaining high standards of quality and eficiency in all operations.

Company industry:
Mining & Quarrying

Head of New Projects

September 1994 - June 1995

CIMENT DE SIBLINE

Saidon, Lebanon

September 1994 - June 1995

• Executed and interpreted mechanical drawings with precision and expertise.
• Conceptualized, designed, and engineered successful modifications on cement process equipment, enhancing operational eficiency.
• Developed innovative designs for specialized rotary dozers tailored to optimize the raw meal process line.
• Updated technical drawings of machine parts and assemblies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Maintained organized catalogues, manuals, and technical documentation, facilitating streamlined operations and knowledge transfer.
• Restored and configured missing technical drawings, demonstrating problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Served as coordinating engineer for the design and implementation of the second cement production line - 2400 t/d. kk, overseeing project execution with meticulous planning and coordination.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Polytechnic Institute of

September 1985

September 1985

Master's degree, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Construction Technology)

Romania

GPA (percentage): 90%

GPA (percentage): 90%

Amlieh High Technical School

September 1979

September 1979

High school or equivalent, Arts of Mechanics

Lebanon

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