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Senior Strategic And Operations Advisor

Bio Summary

Seasoned and results orientated executive with extensive senior management and luxury fashion expertise focusing on developing and implementing growth strategies, operations/process optimization, analytical skills, P&L management, ERP implementation along with solid negotiations skills, commercial acumen and brand management capabilities. Highly adaptable to multi-cultural environments with international exposure and work experience in various locations worldwide. A proven leader with strong people management skills and strong believer in empowering people to take ownership of their positions and processes and always striving to creating a positive motivational environment.

Employment History

Senior Strategic And Operations Advisor

September 2020 - present

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Provide strategic and operational advisory services to luxury Couture, Evening and Ready-to-Wear startup fashion brands based in Dubai, Paris, London and Lebanon, focusing on Strategy Development and imp ...see more

Managing Director

ZUHAIR MURAD

April 2015 - November 2019

Beirut, Lebanon

Luxury brand in Couture, Ready-to-Wear and Bridal, operating in France, UK, UAE, Switzerland and Lebanon with 250 employees. In addition to day-to-day general management of the Group, streamlining the organization structure, ...see more

Executive VP

Reem Acra

December 2014 - March 2015

New York, NY, USA

Renowned brand of Couture, Eveningwear and Bridal, with solid US commercial presence and strong network of multi-brand point of sales worldwide. Accountabilities included day-to-day management, nurturing key customer account ...see more

Senior Advisor

November 2013 - November 2014

United States

Advising investors on setting a Fund to invest in design startups within the Lebanon Creative ecosystem. Also, providing advisory services to the Board of a luxury women's fashion brand that was launched in the Americas. Se ...see more

Managing Director

ELIE SAAB

August 2007 - July 2013

Beirut, Lebanon

Luxury fashion brand of Couture, Ready-to-Wear and Bridal operating in France, UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Mexico, UAE, Qatar and Lebanon with 200 employees. In addition to day-to-day general management, led the b ...see more

General Manager

MODECOR

April 2006 - April 2007

Al Jubail Saudi Arabia

Using state of the art German technology to produce Melamine faced MDF panels and laminate flooring. The Company employs approximately 250 employees and sells its products in Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, South Afr ...see more

Area General Manager

HEMPEL PAINTS

June 2004 - January 2006

Damascus, Syria

Day-to-day General Management and P&L management for all product lines. Set up a company in the region, oversaw building a factory in Syria and led the retail network expansion to reach 39 shops.

Area Commercial Manager

HEMPEL PAINTS

March 2003 - May 2004

Bahrain

Led operations and P&L management of Decorative Paint business in KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan and strengthened the Brand through introducing new product ranges, revised pricing structures and nurturing rel ...see more

Regional Manager

HEMPEL PAINTS

June 1998 - February 2003

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

As Assistant to the General Manager, led the process of periodic strategic plan and budget updates, as well as developed and implemented policies and procedures for budgeting, HR and Finance. In 1999, promoted to Regional Ma ...see more

Manager Consulting Services

Deloitte

April 1995 - May 1998

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Set-up and led the growth of a small business consulting division providing services covering business operations and processes enhancements, developing and implementing policies and procedures and advising on the ...see more

Senior Consultant

Deloitte

November 1990 - December 1994

Tulsa, OK, USA

Performed I.S. audits and data testing, using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques, and provided I.S. Advisory Services for customers in various industries, across a variety of I.S. platforms. Also providing training on I.S. A ...see more

Senior Consultant

Deloitte

November 1984 - October 1990

Nicosia, Cyprus

Joined as Assistant financial auditor and simultaneously developed I.S. Audit, Control & Security skills through on-the-job training at the Deloitte Montreal, Canada office and by attending intensive training on specialized ...see more