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Mohanad Darwish, Board Member & Head of Investment Committee

Mohanad Darwish

Board Member & Head of Investment Committee·The First Autism Center in

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 0 months

Board Member & Head of Investment Committee

January 2025 - Present

The First Autism Center in

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2025 - Present

Manage the establishment of a pioneering nonprofit center dedicated to supporting individuals with autism and their families.
Chair the Investment Committee, developing long-term funding strategies and securing sustainable financial resources through
grants, partnerships, and philanthropic contributions.
Define the organizations strategic vision and governance structure in collaboration with fellow board members and stakeholders.
Oversee the financial planning process, including budgeting, investment allocation, and financial reporting to ensure long-term
organizational stability.
Build partnerships with healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government bodies to enhance the centers service
offerings and impact.
Contribute to program development by aligning resources with community needs and advocating for inclusive and innovative care
models.
Represent the center in public forums and stakeholder meetings, promoting awareness and driving community engagement.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

General Manager

January 2021 - Present

Asas Saudi – Real Estate Development

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2021 - Present

Lead the strategic planning and execution of high-end residential and commercial real estate projects, overseeing developments
exceeding SAR 15 million in value annually.
Direct feasibility studies, financial modeling, and market analysis to guide investment decisions and ensure project viability.
Manage cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, construction, and sales, to ensure timely and quality project delivery.
Establish and nurture strong relationships with investors, contractors, government entities, and key stakeholders to support business
growth.
Spearhead branding and positioning initiatives to elevate company reputation within the mid-to-high-end real estate market.
Oversee regulatory compliance, risk management, and contractual negotiations to protect the companys interests.
Implement operational efficiency measures and cost control strategies to maximize profitability and sustainability.
Monitor real estate trends and develop innovative strategies to capitalize on emerging market opportunities.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Board Member

May 2018 - Present

Talah Aljood – Dates Retail and Manufacturing

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

May 2018 - Present

Provide strategic oversight and governance to ensure the organizations mission, values, and long-term goals are effectively pursued.
Contribute to the development and review of business plans, policies, and initiatives that support sustainable growth and social
impact.
Support fundraising and investment efforts by leveraging professional networks and promoting strategic partnerships.
Advise executive leadership on operational improvements, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Participate in regular board meetings, offering insights on financial performance, organizational development, and market
opportunities.
Advocate for the organizations vision in the community, helping to strengthen its reputation and visibility.
Monitor compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, ensuring accountability and transparency in all activities.

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Management

Managing Partner

September 2022 - March 2025

Pinsaa

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 2022 - March 2025

Created and launched a smart location-sharing app.
Oversaw full product development lifecycle.
Grew user base through organic and paid campaigns.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Management

Business Development Consultant

July 2019 - December 2024

ASAS – Management Consultancy

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2019 - December 2024

Scaled early-stage startups through growth strategies.
Delivered market research and financial modeling.
Identified funding opportunities and partnerships.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Consulting

Business Development Manager

December 2020 - April 2021

Almajal G4s

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2020 - April 2021

- Setting commercial targets.
- Customer segmentation and development strategies.
- Business process improvement.
- Monitor business growth.
- Market research.
- Digital solutions and transformation.
- Supervising marketing campaigns.

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Sales

Startup Consultant

March 2019 - March 2020

BIAC – Business Incubators and Accelerators Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2019 - March 2020

Served as a founding team member of the Hajj and Umrah Accelerator in 2019, the first national program dedicated to scaling
startups specialized in the Hajj and Umrah sector.
Co-founded the Tech Pioneers Accelerator in 2020, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology,
supporting the growth of national technology ventures.
Designed and supervised training programs and workshops for more than 50 early-stage startups, enhancing their market readiness
and scalability.
Mentored over 50 startups on business model design.
Supported funding readiness and pitch development.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Consulting

General Manager

January 2016 - January 2019

MD for Contracting & Maintenance

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2016 - January 2019

Managed construction operations and strategic direction.
Delivered commercial and residential maintenance projects.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Sales Strategies Specialist

December 2012 - May 2017

Saudia Airlines

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2012 - May 2017

Developed and executed multi-channel sales strategies.
Used data analytics to drive route and product sales.

Company industry:
Airlines
Job role:
Sales

Head of universities unit

February 2012 - April 2012

Injaz Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2012 - April 2012

Recruiting, coordinating, and operation.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Management

Business Development

October 2011 - February 2012

injaz-saudi arabia

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

October 2011 - February 2012

Curriculum Development
Maintain existing relations of partners
Bring new partners

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Management

Manager assistant

November 2010 - October 2011

Three Developers

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 2010 - October 2011

Human resources, quality control, research and development, and sales.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Management

Education

University of Waterloo

October 2010

October 2010

Master's degree, Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology

Canada

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

A graduate business degree for entrepreneurs which combines interdisciplinary courses with practical experiences in venture creation and commercialization. Nine entrepreneurially-focused courses in: Marketing Finance and Accounting Strategic Management Business Leadership New Venture Creation Innovation Management Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility Entrepreneurial Technology Applications

University of Waterloo

January 2010

January 2010

Master's degree, Entrepreneurship

Canada

King Abdulaziz University

June 2008

June 2008

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 3075 out of 5

GPA (point): 3075 out of 5

Industrial engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with the optimization of complex processes, systems or organizations. Industrial engineers work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, man-hours, machine time, energy and other resources that do not generate value.

King AbdulAziz University

January 2008

January 2008

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Strategic Planning
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Business Strategy
Expert
Business Strategy
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Industrial Engineering
Expert
Industrial Engineering
Expert
team leading
Expert
team leading
Expert
strategic planning
Intermediate
strategic planning
Intermediate
Process Improvement
Intermediate
Process Improvement
Intermediate
Entrepreneurship
Intermediate
Entrepreneurship
Intermediate
team building
Intermediate
team building
Intermediate
Industrial Engineering
Intermediate
Industrial Engineering
Intermediate
Arena for simulation
Beginner
Arena for simulation
Beginner
DS for windows
Beginner
DS for windows
Beginner
problem solving
Intermediate
problem solving
Intermediate
business planning
Intermediate
business planning
Intermediate
MS office application
Expert
MS office application
Expert
analysis
Intermediate
analysis
Intermediate
business analysis
Intermediate
business analysis
Intermediate
business strategy
Intermediate
business strategy
Intermediate
Oracle for windows
Beginner
Oracle for windows
Beginner
project management
Intermediate
project management
Intermediate
Administration
Intermediate
Administration
Intermediate
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Marketing
Beginner
Marketing
Beginner
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Sales
Intermediate
Sales
Intermediate
Sales Management
Expert
Sales Management
Expert
Customer Service
Intermediate
Customer Service
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES
Intermediate
ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Intermediate
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Balanced Scorecard Professional Certificate
AI Product Manager Professional Certificate
Certified, Balanced Scorecard Professional
Jan 2016

Hobbies and interests

Entrepreneurship
Creative Ideas
Problem Solving
Technology
startups