General Manager
Bahwan Lhoist LLC
Total years of experience :5 years, 0 Months
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.
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.
* 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).