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Marwan Jaroudi, General Manager

Marwan Jaroudi

General Manager·Ishtar Decor, UAE

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Advanced Urban Design

Work experience

Total years of experience: 31 years, 7 months

General Manager

January 2013 - July 2014

Ishtar Decor, UAE

January 2013 - July 2014

2013 - Present: General Manager, Ishtar Decor, UAE
"Since 1991, Ishtar has offered turnkey solutions in the field of interior design, interior execution, as well as custom-made furniture with emphasis on detail and quality."

Responsibilities: • Manage a team of 300 employees including staff and labors with 2 offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with a joinery factory in Dubai, handling prestigious (design and build) projects with track records of 24 years of expertise in the region.
• Contribute in the company's growth and brand awareness.
• Define and implement business strategy with regards to revenue plans, project management and business excellence across the sales, finance and operations.
• Maximize financial performance and profit.
• Manage and effectively report P&L accounts and operating budgets for the company.
• Responsible for defining the strategy and business for the overall operations.
• Supervise quality improvement initiatives. Assist in new sales opportunities and customer acquisition and relationships.
• Approve tenders, estimate budgets and final pricing for all clients.
• Ensure client satisfaction and on-time delivery.
• Prepare and submit routine reports to Board directors.
• Create a leadership pipeline and via partner.
• Train the skills/knowledge and improve the morale of all employees.
• Sustain a friendly environment among all teams.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Senior Business Development Manager

January 2009 - January 2013

Hamilton International

United Arab Emirates

January 2009 - January 2013

2009 - 2013: Senior Business Development Manager, Hamilton International, UAE
"Hamilton International LLC established in 1992, with a team of 800 Interior Designers &
Fit-out professionals specialized in Corporate & Commercial, Hospitality & Leisure &
Social Infrastructure markets. Their aim is to offer a total customer experience by delivering high-end quality projects in the MENA region."

Responsibilities: • Manage a team of 6 Senior Sales and 2 Marketing Executives to explore and actively seek business growth opportunities.
• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased sales.
• Coordinate between Design, Commercial and Operations departments.
• Contribute in promoting the brand through marketing channels.
• Plan approaches and pitches with new clients.
• Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the sales team.
• Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets.
• Provide concept & design expertise to new & existing customers.
• Manage relationships with Commercial agents and building managers.
• Foster long-term customer relationships.
• Attend Interior Fit Out functions and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Sales

Assistant General Manager

January 2007 - January 2009

GSM Group Canada

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2007 - January 2009

2007 - 2009: Assistant General Manager, GSM Group Canada, UAE
"GSM is a design firm based in Montreal since 1958, their scope of work is handling
projects (such as museums, exhibitions, events) from the earliest steps in the development
process to the operation and production of blockbuster visitor experiences".

Responsibilities: • Interior Consultant in charge of the Burj Khalifa observatory area -The Top (design and supervision)
• Supervise the Design and Execution of the mock-up for Cedar wooden water home project in Palm, Jebel Ali.
Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Management

General Manager

January 2004 - January 2007

Bond Furniture Industries L.L.C

India

January 2004 - January 2007

2004 - 2007: General Manager, Retail Division, Bond Furniture Industries L.L.C., UAE
"Bond Interiors, an Interior and Fit-out company since 1992 with the objective of providing a full range of planning and turnkey fit-out services to the interior contracting industry."


Responsibilities: • Manage and lead a team of 60 architects, designers, engineers, project managers, furniture and signage specialists.
• Deliver quality and style for clients whilst maximizing revenue and profit, alongside effective management of project budgets.
• Develop business plans and project tenders where necessary.
• Contribute and co-ordinate towards strategic marketing, sales and public relations activities.
• Draw up and finalize contracts with clients: Chalhoub, Al Shaya Group, MAF, Bin Hendi, Jawad Group, Al Tayer.

-Retail: Etoile, Gucci, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Berluti, Christian Louboutin, Balenciaga, Graff, Levant, Paul Smith, YSL
-Banks: Mashreq bank, FGB, ADIB, Standard Chartered, Dubai Bank. (Branches & Corporate offices)
-F&B: Godiva Chocolatier, Hippopotamus, El Rustico
Job role:
Management

General Manager

January 2002 - January 2004

Al Mana Interiors

France

January 2002 - January 2004

2002 - 2004: General Manager, Al Mana Interiors, Qatar
"Established as a trading house in 1960, Al Mana Group has evolved into one of Qatar's
leading business enterprises, growing with and contributing to the meteoric development of
Qatar."

Responsibilities: • Company Management & Interior Decoration of the following projects: -Haagen Dazs, DAMAS Jewelry (2 boutiques), Jeny for FACES, Folly Folly, Furla Sunglass, The One Furniture at Landmark, The Mall, City Center Shopping Center
-Sheikh Palace, MERCH at The Mall, Al Mana Clothing Co. at Hyatt Plaza (Charanga, Dandara, Ana Sousa, OSH KOSH), Villa Moda at Ritz Carlton Hotel, Final Touches & Cup & Cino at Royal Plaza Shopping Centre.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Solutions Center's Manager

January 1999 - January 2002

USG Middle East Trading Co

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 1999 - January 2002

1999 - 2002: Solutions Center's Manager, USG Middle East Trading Co., UAE
"USG is one of the world's leading suppliers of products for the construction industry in more than 125 countries, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. and comprising of approximately 13, 800 Employees worldwide."

Responsibilities: • Design and Supervision of the Solutions Center in El Khaimah Building, Dubai and Interiors Decoration for USG, Gerflor and BCIC products, e.g: -Bowling Centre in Bahrain, Baby Shop in Kuwait, Sohar University in Oman, Saudi, Build 2000 exhibition stand in Riyadh, USG New Offices, USG Factory in KSA
• Conduct seminars/hands-on trainings at the Solutions Center to Consultants and Contractors (false ceilings, floorings and building chemicals products)
• Technical support and marketing for Donn Raised Floor & USG Acoustical Wall Panels.
Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Architecture

Manager

January 1996 - January 1999

Fine Wood Co

Beirut, Lebanon

January 1996 - January 1999

1996 -1999: General Manager, Fine Wood Co. (decoration & carpentry), Lebanon
"Fine wood is an Interior and Fit-out company based in Beirut and comprising of 120 Interior Designers & Specialists."


Responsibilities: • Design and Execution of the following projects:
Hard Rock Café /Ain El Mreisseh / Beirut, Oilily Boutique at Verdun 730 / Beirut, The Bay View Hotel at Ain Mreisseh / Beirut, AIGNER Boutique, Sadat Street / Hamra Beirut, The Mediterranean Bank / Hamra Branch / Beirut, and a variety of Residential Homes (decoration projects)
Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Management

Partner and Executive Manager

January 1994 - January 1996

TOCNET, Lebanon

India

January 1994 - January 1996

1994 - 1996: Partner and Executive Manager, TOCNET, Lebanon.
"Consultancy firm specialized in: Design Engineering, Project Management & Networking Design."
The below is a selection of prominent Commercial and Residential Projects:
• Zakat Hospital in Ramlet Al-Beyda, Beirut ($5Millions), Baabda & Quarantina Hospitals, Al-Matahen Trade Center project in Corniche Al-Nahr, Bayan Guest Palace, Kuwait, Al-Karmah Hotel project Bhamdoun. Middle East Capital Group (MECG) dealing room, Wadi Al-Khair Food factory in Rachaya, Al-Mechref Residential Projects, Banque De la Mediterranée.
Job role:
Administration

Construction Director

January 1991 - January 1994

Mawarid Group, UAE

United Arab Emirates

January 1991 - January 1994

1991 - 1994: Construction Director, Mawarid Group, UAE (transferred)
"Construction firm below Mawarid Holding based in Riyadh with more than 30, 000 employees."

Responsibilities: • Design, Supervision, and Execution of the following Projects: -Shopping Mall in Abu Dhabi (40M AED), Wendy's and Texas Chicken Restaurant, Dubai-Sharjah road, Retail shops in Burjman Center Dubai and Abu-Dhabi Corniche, (Etienne Aigner, Francisco Smalto, Prenatal, and Christian Dior)
Job role:
Management

Projects Manager

January 1987 - January 1991

Mawarid Construction Co

January 1987 - January 1991

1987 - 1991: Projects Manager, Mawarid Construction Co., KSA
Responsibilities: • Managed 120 Engineers and Technicians; Design and Execution of the following projects: -Mawarid Investment Head Office bldg., 80 NAFT Co gas stations, Prince Palaces, fast food chains (Wendy's, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Popeye's), Shopping Center (30M SAR)
Job role:
Management

Principal Architect et Urbanist

January 1985 - January 1987

A.F.H., Tunisia

January 1985 - January 1987

1985 - 1987: Principal Architect et Urbanist, A.F.H., Tunisia

• Handled the Urban Plan for a Tourism City (Hammamet, 65kms away from the capital)
Job role:
Other

Partner, Private Consultant office, Tunisia

January 1983 - January 1985

Abu Dhabi Bank

United Arab Emirates

January 1983 - January 1985

1983 - 1985: Partner, Private Consultant office, Tunisia

Handled the following projects:
• Private villas for Saudi businessmen in Zaghouan (60 kms. from the capital), Abu Dhabi Bank offices in Tunis, Iraq Embassy Residence in Tunis, International Bid design for the Arab League HQ in Tunis, Islamic Architecture expo (biennale) in Venice-Italy.
Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Other

Education

"Ecole Polytechnique de Lausanne"

January 1985

January 1985

Master's degree, Advanced Urban Design

Switzerland

I.T.A.A..U.T

January 1983

January 1983

Bachelor's degree, Research Experience

Tunisia

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Languages

Arabic

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English

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Hobbies and interests

Reading , Sport , Travelling , Music