General Manager
Bahwan Lhoist LLC
Total years of experience :31 years, 7 Months
• Strong Executive and leadership skills as well as business development and relationship-building skills.
• Team and capability builder, a motivator and a team player.
• Highly commercial acumen and entrepreneur.
• A firm but tactful based on developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience of preparing and managing budget with full P/L responsibility.
• Ability to work on my own initiatives and judgements but also maintain the adaptability required to make a
valuable contribution to a team effort.
• Extremely numerate with proven ability of strategic and work planning to a high standard.
• Disciplined, results-oriented, resolute and fully committed to meeting deadline.
• Competent, enthusiastic, dedicated and confident with many aspirations.
• Personable, flexible with cultural adaptability, with fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic
languages.
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EXPERIENCE RECORD:
• April 2011 - July 2014
Company: Bahwan Lhoist LLC (a Lhoist Group of Companies, Belgium)
Position: General Manager
Country: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
The Lhoist Group of Belgium is a world-class leader in mining and refining minerals that are utilized by diversified manufacturing industris. In recent years they adopted strategic plans to invest in new mining and
minerals production capacities in (emerging) markets to expand sales volume and accordingly have established in late 2010 a JV, with the Suhail Bahwan Group; Bahwan Lhoist LLC (BLL), with its head quarter based in
Muscat, Oman. BLL is fully managed and operated by Lhoist Group.
Responsible to: Board of Directors of JV
Responsible for: Key responsibilities includes;
• Establish understanding of mission & business goals of the JV. Under the leadership & guidance of the
JV Board contribute in shapping business strategy.
• Lead administration of relationship between JV partners; build trust and sustainability. Grasp, adapt and moderate the respective corporate values of JV partners leading to build up shareholders' value.
• In compliance with the Omani Authority visions', communicate and act on the value and benefits of the projects for the Oman economy and the local communities.
• Lead, direct and monitor geological exploration works. Plan and direct acquisition of necessary permits and licenses. Lead negotiations, establish relationship with Government/Regulatory bodies necessary to securing permits to explore site/deposits and acquire requisite license. Supervise economic feasibility
studies.
• Provide comprehensive support snf supervise building of mine installation logistical facilities to commence products delivery and shipping in accord with planned targets.
• Provide leadership and administrative support to facilitate performance of of mining/quarry operations are on target and delivery of limestone products to respective customers buyer within budget and on time.
Endeavor to achieve annual operationg targets and objectives in respect of mine productivity in accord with set criteria, growth and profitability.
• Lead compilation of short and mid-term (3 to 5 years) Strategic Buisness Development Plan. Plan direct and monitor business development program and develop markets opportunities for limestone/dolomite as well as potentially lime/dolime products in GCC area.
• Build relationship with relevant Government agencies, mining and Environmental Authorities and
Regulatory bodies, key customers and the public at large. Explore prospects in identification/exploration and gaining concessions and appropriate sites for sourcing natural minerals limestone resources.
• Maintain effective relationship with Executive Board and Corporate management team and maintain
close relationship with legal and finance function at Group head office in Brussles.
• To explore any potential business opportunities for the Group in the Middle East region at large and the
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Countries in particular, for possible expanison. Undertake necessary
feasibility studies and present the same to JV Board of Directors for further evaluation and assessment.
• To monitor very closely the markets trends, competition from other competitors and to explore any
potential business opportunities
• Work closely with the Strategic Growth Team on various Potential expansion projects world wide.
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• August 2009 - April 2011
Company: Private Consultancy Services
Position: Free Lancer Executive Consultant
Country: Various Middle Eastern Countries
During the above period, I was enagaged in providing consultancy services to various European entities who
wishes to set up and establish new businesses in the Middle East region at large, but, with particlualr emphasis in the GCC countries (Gulf Cooperation Countries. This include wide range of advices which may impact and
affect their intended business. Such advices mainly evolve commercial matters.
• Jan 2009 - August 2009
Company: Bayant for Mapping & Surveing Services LLC (a Mubadala Company of Abu Dhabi)
Position: General Manager
Country: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Bayanat for Mapping & Surveying Services LLC is a wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company and was established in Abu Dhabi during 2008. The company provide the services of various surveying activities
(topographical, hydrographical and aerial photography) and then produces printed and digital maps for end
users and for publishers as well as GIS data for sophisticated users and value added resellers. The company
has a highly capable technical team with 34 years of experience in this area of specialization and a reputation of outperforming their competition in accuracy and recency and the update frequency of their data and products.
Responsible to: Board of Directors
Responsible for: Key responsibilities includes;
• Gain understanding of the mission, business goals and objectives of the Board of Directors and crystallize the vision; propose and refine strategies to achieve medium and long-term goals.
• Lead and supervise compilation of annual operating plans in accord with set strategies; provide
leadership, direct and monitor operations to achieve planned operating targets and objectives on time and in respect of performance, growth and profitability.
• After securing the BOD approval, lead and monitor adoption & deployment of streamlined policies,
processes and systems/procedures and assure their implementation throughout the organization to sustain effectiveness and competitiveness.
• Provide guidance and closely monitor the financial planning requirements and financial performance of the business. Review and approve monthly and quarterly performance and budget review.
• Report to the Board of Directors on company performance and activities.
• Provide leadership to, empower and mentor management team and staff to achieve their best;
encourage commitment of resources and programs to enhance their effectiveness and performance to achieve set goals and objectives. Assure communication of the mission of the enterprise and best
practice performance tools throughout the organization.
• Build and enhance relationship with public and regulatory bodies, industry specialists, key account
clients and the public at large.
• Review and approve company financial commitments within the limits of delegated approval
authorities.
• Identify expansion and other business growth opportunities, within the region and beyond.
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• June 2000 - Jan 2009
Company: Fugro Middle East LLC (a Fugro Group of Companies, the Netherlands)
Position: General Manager
Country: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Responsible to: Regional Managing Director
Responsible for: Key responsibilities includes;
• Management of all services that are related to onshore and offshore geotechnical engineering and topographic & hydraographic surveying as well as construction material laboratory testing works
provided by Fugro Middle East & Partners LLC in the Sultanate of Oman, with full responsibility for P/L
account.
• Responsible for all aspects of the work from initial enquiries through tendering, contract negotiation,
nomination of sub-contractors, capital expenditure and purchases, completion of works, settlement of payments including claims, budgeting and reporting.
• Also, ultimately responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the QA/QC systems and HSE
policies.
• Set up and implement, in conjunction with the senior management, policies across the business and where appropriate taking up the appropriate initiatives.
• Other duties includes;
- recruitment (locally and overseas) and development of staff, HR matters,
- business development, identifying new business opportunities and undertaking business expansion as deemed necessary and appropriate, in accordance with my pre-prepared feasibility studies.
- Promoting & Marketing of Fugros'products and the various services that we provide.
- Dealing and handling all company's matters with various Government Departments and ensuring
full adherence and compliance with prevailing laws.
- Assisting other GGC reqgional offices in resolving certain issues, is a side line duties that I
undertake on as and when, is needed, basis.
- Represent all other Fugro's Group of Companies with full responsibility for all commercial and contractual aspects of their projects in Oman. These projects involve the provision of various
services such as Aeromagnetic Survey, provision of Vehicle Tracking System, Data Management
& GIS Consultancy services, provision of aerial photography and digital mapping services, etc
etc.
• Following the acquisition by Fugro Group of Costain's UK Ltd Business Assests, it was assigned to me to set up and to form the first ever company for Fugro in Oman and thus it was my sole responsibility to establish the main head office from scratch, in Muscat. This includes; leasing premises, all necessary
Governmental Registration, Enhancing existing relationship with Clients and develop further
relationship with new Clients, Recruitment of Staff and Procurement of all necessary plant & equipment, etc.
• The Company commenced trading middle 2000 with handful of employee and relatively small
revenues. Over the years, I have gradually expanded the business such that we become a sizeable
company, employing some 155 full time staff and having hree operationanl branches across Oman.
Coupled with such expansion is a meaningful financial results, in all aspects, which mainly attributed to excellent relationship been developed with the variety of Clients (Public & Private) that we are serving.
Due to the continual boom prevailing across the entire GGC Countries, I have maintained open mind to further expand the buiness in order to take full adventage of the current market conditions.
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• July 1998 - June 2000
Company: Costain Group, U.K.
Position: Regional Manager
Country: Muscat, Sultante of Oman
Responsible to: General Manager (UK)
Responsible for: Key responsibilities includes;
• Management of all onshore geotechnical engineering and construction material laboratory testing works
carried out by Costain Geotechnical Services and provided in the Sultanate of Oman by Yahya Costain LLC
(a local JV company of Costain)
• Responsible for all aspects of the work from initial enquiries through tendering, contract negotiation,
nomination of sub-contractors, capital expenditure and purchases, completion of works, settlement of payments including claims, budgeting and reporting. Full responsibility for Profit/Loss account.
• Also, directly responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the quality system and health and safety procedures covering the Division's activities.
• Other duties includes; HR and development of staff, recruitment, business development and Marketing of our services that we provide.
• Jan 1992 - July 1998
Company: Environmental Services Group Limited, U.K.
Country: U.K.
• Position: Estimating Manager (1996-1998)
Responsible to: Managing Director
Responsible for: Key responsibilities includes;
As a member of the Management Team, I was involved in decision making and in directing the business to operational, technical and financial parameters and objectives set by the board. Other duties includes:-
• Set up and implement, in conjunction with the Directors, bidding policy across the business and where
appropriate taking up the appropriate initiatives.
• Obtaining the volume of work we require under appropriate T&C and achieving the budget.
• Prepare and submit bids for all overseas and national and large contracts.
• Guide and assist a team of estimators through a network of 16 regional offices (UK & Ireland) with their
bids for regional contracts.
• Negotiating rates with supplier and sub-contractor. Also, attend regular meeting with potential clients for further business development.
• Position: Contracts Manager (1993-1996)
Responsible to: Regional Manager
Responsible for: Key responsibilities includes;
• Organisation, supervision and management of the Newcastle Regional Office site operations. This
also involved meeting clients and close contact with all site staff and full co-ordination between all parties involved to ensure satisfactory and timely completion of contracts.
• Other involvement included negotiation with supplier and sub-contractors, dealing with claims and any contractual matters.
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• Position: Senior Geotechnical Engineer (1992-1993)
Responsible to: Principal Engineer
Responsible for: Key responsibilities includes;
• Office Duties include writing reports, desk studies, design of site investigation including field
testing, analysing test results, preparation of invoices for clients and sub-contractors,
communicating with clients, making site visits and attending progress and pre-contract meetings.
• Site Duties involves; managing and organising site operations including site supervision of drilling both on-shore and off-shore. Carry out soil description and rock core logging, trial pitting,
laboratory testing schedules, carrying out various in-situ tests, methane monitoring, surveying
(Levelling and co-ordination) . Measure the work executed and agreeing the same with client/engineer. Liaison with client/engineers and attending meeting, nominate and deals with sub
contractors and deals with landowners, as well as other relevant concerned parties, negotiating
rates with suppliers, hiring equipment as well as purchasing of materials.
• 1989 - 1992
Company: Allied Exploration and Geotechnics, U.K.
Position: Geotechnical Engineer
Country: U.K.
Responsible to: Technical Director
Responsible for: - Key responsibilities includes;
• Organising, supervising, managing and reporting of site investigation contracts. This also included
carrying out in-situ testing and monitoring of ground instrumentation. Responsible for variety of Major
ground investigation projects across the UK.
• 1986 - 1989
Company: British Gas plc, UK
Position: Researcher in Civil Engineering
Country: U.K.
Responsible to: Technical Director
Responsible for: - Key responsibilities includes;
• Carrying out a research programme asscociated with the reinstatement of highway structures due to the disturbance caused by the Public Utilities excavation in order to gain access to their buried plants. The
problem was mathematically modelled and the behaviour characteristics of soil material under the application of repeated loading was investigated experimentally by small and large scale models. The
achievement was the development of a suitable satisfactory and cost-effective method for highway
reinstatement using geotextile material.
• 1983-1986
Company: Ma'rafie Construction Limited, Kuwait)
Position: Trainee Civil Engineer
Country: Kuwait
Responsible to: Resident Engineer
Responsible for: - Key responsibilities includes;
• Assisting the Resident Engineer in supervising the construction of a 'design and build' residential and commercial multi-storey buildings. Also participating in the design of reinforced and steel structures on a
wide variety of projects.
* Honorary Research Fellowship, Sunderland Polytechnic, UK. * Award of 1986 Prize of the Institute of Structural Engineering, UK.
* Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) -Research in Geotechnical Eng., Sunderland Polytechnic, UK (1986- 1989)
* Bsc. Civil Engineering (Honours, 2nd Class 1st Division), Sunderland Polytechnic, UK (1982-1986)
* Polytechnic Intermediate Certificate (Merit) -Engineering, Sunderland Polytechnic, UK (1981-1982) * Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, USA. * Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, UK.