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Jalal Abou Aishy, Regional Head of Air Operations - Middle East & Africa

Jalal Abou Aishy

Regional Head of Air Operations - Middle East & Africa·CEVA Logistics

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Business Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 1 months

Regional Head of Air Operations - Middle East & Africa

April 2023 - Present

CEVA Logistics

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

April 2023 - Present

Achievements
• Drove synergies between 5 Sub Regions that include an excess of 32 Countries.
• Decreased Customer Churn by 18% YoY
• Improved bottom line by 5% through implementing new strategies and reducing operational waste.
• Achieved DOE budgeted figures whilst increasing productivity.
• Cultivated strategic partnerships with key clients to co-create customized air transportation solutions, directly addressing their unique challenges and bolstering client loyalty.
• Drove significant enhancements in cargo processing efficiency, slashing air shipment turnaround times by 28% facilitating faster global deliveries.
• Developed a high-performing team through mentorship, training, and skill development programs, resulting in improved employee satisfaction and reduced turnover rates.
• Played a pivotal role in expanding the companys air cargo services to new markets, leading to increased market share and revenue growth.
• Successfully established strategic partnerships with key airlines, enabling the company to secure preferential rates and access to additional capacity during peak seasons.
• Implemented customer-centric initiatives such as real-time tracking systems and improved communication channels, leading to higher customer satisfaction scores.
• Contributed to revenue growth by implementing strategies to maximize cargo capacity utilization, resulting in increased revenue per flight.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Head of Air Product KSA, Egypt & LEVANT

December 2021 - March 2023

CEVA Logistics

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2021 - March 2023

Achievements
• Efficiently initiated and directed operations within a new geographic region.
• Formulated and sustained strategic blueprints, establishing a robust market presence.
• Pioneered the construction of an entire product organization from the ground up, overseeing comprehensive operations.
• Achieved a remarkable 46% year-on-year revenue growth by the second half of the year.
• Centrally streamlined pricing operations across operational regions, ensuring a unified approach to carriers and vendors.
• Implemented a customized pricing methodology tailored to specific countries, products, and verticals.
• Introduced and executed CEIV and GDP best practices across all stations.
• Conduct regular weekly meetings with the head of sales and pricing to evaluate success rates and gather market feedback.
• Proficiently drive proactive initiatives such as Alignments/Global Partnerships, Lean practices, DMAIC methodologies, Carrier Optimization, and Cost-Effective Contract Negotiations.
• Established ambitious plans to disrupt markets still categorized as emerging.
• Delivered seamless logistics and pricing solutions to the electric vehicle industry leader Lucid for their freight management operations in Saudi Arabia.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Air Product Manager - KSA

December 2020 - December 2021

CEVA Logistics

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2020 - December 2021

Achievements
• Increased GR YoY by 57%, exceeded budget expectations despite market situations
• Successfully implemented a healthy and comprehensive work environment during Covid outbreak.
• Introduced sales planning initiatives to drive sales activity.
• Mentored sales team to better understand commercial and financial product performance.
• Increased market share in Healthcare and Military verticals.
• Instrumental in developing Italy - KSA / Germany - KSA / UK - KSA / France - KSA / USA - KSA Trade Lanes.
• Initiated strategic discussions with government entities such as GACA & MISA on investment ventures related to Vision 2030.
• Obtained IATA CASS License in KSA to boost Export businesses.
• Activated customs license at DMM and RUH airports.
• Obtained approval from Saudi Customs to operate a pilot Console into RUH
• Managed the bonded facility in the Eastern Province (EGBZ) and introduced new services that complemented the Air Product such as Arabic Labeling.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Branch Manager – Central Province (Riyadh)

January 2016 - December 2020

CEVA Logistics

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2016 - December 2020

Achievements
• Increased GR YoY by 24-30% (2018 GR $2.55 million), exceeded budget expectations in year 2017 & 2018
• Delivered ambitious budgets while managing overhead budget constraints.
• Achieved increased market share and continuous profitability by coaching the sales team on targeting and closing industry verticals accounts.
• Focused on Retail, Aerospace and Healthcare accounts, this resulted in having CEVA one of the major players in those sectors in KSA.
• Spearheaded a project logistics opportunity that ended in chartering 30 military jet engines with 30 pallets of spare parts from DMM to DFW.
• Revamped the branch business protocol from prepaid business to collect, by focusing on key customers and segments.
• Landed major Healthcare FM contracts with top tier customers that includes DG temperature-controlled services and pharma related products.
• Coached and shadowed KAM members to secure FM AOG shipments that are ITAR restricted.
• Secured two major CL contracts with 5 years terms and an EBITDA above $350K/annum.
• Ensured zero defect startup to strategic contracts by implementing solid SOPs.
• Reduced churn rate (lowest in KSA) due to impeccable customer service and support.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Country HR Manager - KSA

September 2013 - November 2016

CEVA Logistics

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 2013 - November 2016

Achievements
• Rectified the Nitaqat Saudization status from Red Category to Green Category.
• Recruited qualified Saudi Personnel that match our operational and professional cadre.
• Recruited personnel for senior positions as Station Managers, Business Development Managers, Operations Manager, etc…
• Managed to renew all of our major certificates, such as: SAGIA & CR while liaising with the relevant governmental entities.
• Formalized & developed several HR policies and procedures.
• Resolved and managed several Litigation cases related to the labor office and commercial court.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Country Manager - KSA

January 2015 - December 2015

CEVA Logistics

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2015 - December 2015

Achievements
• Entrusted to be appointed as the Legal POC on all of CEVAs commercial licenses in KSA.
• Conducted face to face meetings with SAGIA (Currently known as MISA) officials to further enhance our footprint in KSA.
• Worked with our Regional Country Controller and CFO and presented a rigid budget and outlook plans.
• Conducted monthly business reviews (MBR) for our regional board.
• Organized monthly town hall meetings across branch offices to instill leadership and ownership traits.
• Led comprehensive restructuring of operations.
• Resolved commercial disputes with Global accounts.
• Reduced operational waste, by increasing productivity and cutting down unwanted steps.
• Further developed relationship with key vendors.
• Led a strategy to reduce over-reliance on single vendor, whilst retaining strong relations
• Recruited senior sales personnel to cover the commercial gaps.
• Landed a major oil and gas account that required a special process for import.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Contracting Division Support Manager

August 2010 - December 2012

Nesma & Partners

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

August 2010 - December 2012

Achievements
• With a team of five, we managed to mobilize and muster work force and equipment for one of the biggest gas plants in KSA
• Ensured seamless supply chains are provided to our ongoing projects
• Liaised directly with our Global Suppliers and ensured smooth follow up on delivery timelines
• Liaised with the planning department to ensure assets and materials are being utilized at the right time and that no idle equipment is on site and hence limiting equipment rental.
• Shuttled personnel between projects depending on work loads

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Corporate Support Officer

September 2008 - July 2010

Nesma & Partners

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

September 2008 - July 2010

Duties included I was the key contact between all five divisions, liaising with division managers to ensure that their logistical requirements are met. Issuing gate passes and access controls to project site members.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

Lebanese American University (LAU)

July 2024

July 2024

Bachelor's degree, Business Management

Lebanon

IATA

October 2021

October 2021

Diploma, CAT 6 (Distinction)

Bahrain

Lebanese American University (LAU)

January 2008

January 2008

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Business Administration

Lebanon

Skills

KPI
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E commerce
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Air Freight
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Supply Chain
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OPERATIONS
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Languages

English
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Arabic
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Training and Certifications

Certifications
Dangerous Goods Regulations CAT6