ABD ELKAREEM ELSAID

As General Manager of LVLTech, I established and lead the company’s operations across the Middle East (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman), positioning it as a market leader in advanced manufacturing, additive technologies and digital industrial solutions. My role combines strategic leadership, commercial growth, and operational excellence, with a strong focus on forging high-value partnerships with global technology leaders and ensuring sustainable long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the organisation.
• Defining and executing the company’s growth strategy, expanding presence in UAE, KSA, and Egypt.
• Leading P&L management, sales strategy, and business development, securing multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Building and managing a high-performance team, driving alignment across sales, service, and operations.
• Establishing exclusive partnerships with global leaders in additive manufacturing, metrology, and industrial technology.
• Driving market positioning and brand presence through exhibitions, client engagement, and industry partnerships.
• Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
• Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.

As an Additive Manufacturing Technical Sales manager, I played a pivotal role in expanding 3D Systems’ market presence across the Middle East. I managed the full commercial cycle — from identifying opportunities and designing go-to-market strategies to closing high-value deals and developing long-term partnerships. I successfully increased market share, secured strategic collaborations, and built a strong pipeline that consistently delivered revenue growth. My role combined technical expertise with business leadership, enabling me to advise clients, position solutions effectively, and establish 3D Systems as a trusted partner in advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with clients to consult, identify pain points and propose solutions to meet their needs in the Whole MENA Region.
• Develop and execute effective AM product demonstrations and technical presentations.
• Increased sales by developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Perform both formal and informal training in the operation of machinery for management, maintenance, and machine operator personnel.
• Managed a large portfolio of accounts, ensuring optimal service delivery.
• Investigate new AM technologies, request quotations, select vendors, issue requisitions, schedule demonstrations, and provide technical recommendations and direction.
• Coordinated sales activities across multiple territories ensuring consistent brand representation.
• Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Support engineering department on specific projects to support the overall technical growth of the company.
• Collaborated with marketing team to strategies and implement marketing campaigns.

As a Manufacturing Process Engineer at LG Electronics, I was responsible for optimizing large-scale production operations and ensuring world-class efficiency, quality, and reliability within a high-volume manufacturing environment. I focused on process development, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement, driving measurable gains in productivity and cost efficiency while reducing defects and downtime across the production line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led process improvement initiatives by implementing lean manufacturing techniques, improving productivity and reducing costs across high-volume production lines.
• Conducted R&D of manufacturing processes, optimizing production flow, assembly methods, and equipment utilization to enhance efficiency.
• Monitored and analyzed key production metrics (scrap, downtime, line defects) and applied root cause analysis to reduce defects and improve reliability.
• Planned and optimized workflow and equipment layout, eliminating waste and improving overall efficiency of operations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute strategies for continuous improvement and deliver world-class quality standards.