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Team Member

MANAGEMENT BOARD

Dr. Arafat El Mourad

CEO & Managing Director
Procurement Transformation

A self-motivated and a passionate entrepreneur. He acquired his Doctorate in Business Administration from SBS Swiss Business School, Switzerland. He is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (FCIPS), Assessor-CIPS Corporate Procurement Excellence Programme (CIPS) & CIPS Direct Associate.

Dr. Arafat is also the Author of “Innovation in procurement and its added value to UAE banking sector” book. He has more than 2 decades of work experience as head of Information Technology (IT) & Strategic Sourcing, with expertise in the development of policies and procedures

Hazem Saeed

Managing Partner
Procurement Transformation

Hazem is a domain Expert with 24 years of experience in Material Management, Planning, Facility Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, with Direct Procurement experience in Manufacturing, Trade and Indirect Procurement fields. He specializes in Purchasing, Procurement, Logistics, Facility Management, demand planning and Supply Chain.

Hazem is a commerce graduate and obtained Master Degree of Business Administration in 2012, MCIPS and a Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM) since 2015 and Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) in 2021 from the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply management (IFPSM)

Faiq Ali, FCIPS

Managing Partner
Procurement Transformation

Over last 2 decades, Faiq has served several Procurement transformations in the region with expertise across 30+ direct and indirect categories in various industries including healthcare, public sector, banking, technology. Proven track record in driving cost efficiencies, risk management, and implementing supplier and category management frameworks.

As a certified ISO Lead Auditor, he contributes to quality management encapsulating process improvements, people development through knowledge sharing and fostering continuous learning. Faiq holds an MBA and is pursuing a doctorate researching integrating ecommerce marketplace, AI driven decisions in procurement and supply chain domain

Rachel Elmourad

Strategy Consultant
Business Transformation

Rachel has experience in project management, governance, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. She has worked on high-level initiatives that bring together government entities, civil society, and international organizations to drive meaningful change.Her experience in strategic planning and cross-sector collaboration has provided her with valuable insights into operational efficiency and organizational growth.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with minors in International Law, Human Rights & Transitional Justice, and Civil Society, Citizenship & the Non-Profit Sector from the American University of Beirut.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Malak Marai

Partner - Digital Transformation

Malak has over 10 years experience in procurement and corporate shared services. Led ENBD's digital procurement transformation, driving automation and aligning strategies with ESG goals. Expertise in procurement technology, stakeholder engagement, and business process transformation

Jawad Wakim

Partner - Procurement

Jawad is a senior Procurement Consultant with 20+ years in procurement, specializing in UNESCWA projects. MCIPS member, certified professional, and experienced in establishing procurement units and training internal teams on rules and regulations

Ma'in Alhaqash

Senior Partner

Ma'in is a procurement and supply chain professional with over 20 years of experience in the Middle East and Europe. Expertise in ERP systems, process optimization, risk management, and procurement transformation. Holds MSc and multiple certifications (MCIPS, CPSM, CISCM, MIPP)

Michael Bahaa Michael

Senior Partner - AI

Michael Bahaa Michael is a distinguished scholar and practitioner with advanced engineering degrees, an MBA, and a PhD in AI in Education. As CEO of MpowerAl, he leads initiatives in AI and innovation, integrating advanced educational technologies. His work bridges scholarly research and practical application.

AbdulRahman

Senior Consultant-Data Analyst

Abdulrahman is a digital transformation expert with 12+ years of experience in Canada and the UAE. He specializes in ERP implementations, procurement transformation across IT, banking, F&B, and retail sectors. With a Business Administration degree, he combines technical and strategic expertise

Ahmed AlMeligy

Senior Partner

Ahmed is a Senior Partner with over 25 years of experience in innovation management, excellence models, and ISO standards. He specializes in EFQM, Six Sigma, strategic planning, sustainability, and governance across industries like healthcare, automotive, utilities, and government sectors

Georgina Assaad

Senior Partner - HR

Georgina is Chief People Officer with 23+ years in HR consulting, specializing in high-performance HR systems and talent optimization across global, government, and semi-government sectors. Proven track record in improving business performance through culture, technology, and human capital

Insaf Karbajha

Partner - Finance & Accounting

Insaf is a partner in finance and accounting having 8 years of experience in finance and accounting. Expert in financial management, forecasting, risk management, and reporting. PhD student in economics, with extensive experience in financial training and leadership

Hani Bani Amer

Senior Partner - Security

Senior Partner & Chief Security Officer with 20 years in cybersecurity and digital transformation. Holds advanced certifications (CCIE, CISSP, CISA) and expertise in cybersecurity architecture and management across diverse industries

Jamil Darwish

Senior Partner (CMO)

Senior Partner & Chief Marketing Officer with 10+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, and communications. Focused on strategic brand development and business growth across multiple industries in the mena region