Abdulla Al Falasi
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Innovative and creative thinker, adept at combining foresight with strategic leadership to achieve impactful and enduring operational success and business growth. Leveraging a history of operational expertise to identify, analyze, and optimize business opportunities. Firmly believes that authentic, trusting relationships are the foundation of a flourishing organization. Skilled in cultivating mutually beneficial connections with stakeholders to execute strategic investments and streamline decision-making. Dedicated to operational excellence and shared objectives. Proven track record of positioning organizations for sustainable growth and overcoming obstacles creatively, empowering teams to surpass both short and long-term goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
DAARZOOD
01.2020 - Current
- Leading full ideation, proposal, stakeholder approval, production and go to market strategy
- Successfully improve business revenue output by 4x within 18 months by identifying opportunities, improving processes and restructuring business divisions
- Build and Operate different poultry/bird structures to fit UAE climate and needs
- Successfully select breeds well suited to UAE climate and dietary requirements, ensuring optimal compatibility with local feed formulations.
- Aligned business units for positive profit margins, reduced ROI period by creating new strategies and related KPIS
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Lead in ESMA Organic UAE Certification
- Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
CEO - Support Functions
Jenaan Investments
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Management of all SF departments in Abu Dhabi and Global subsidiaries
- Drafting of policies and procedures of newly established entities to align with country specific regulations
- Roll out of Corporate Governance
- ERP Implementation subsidiaries
- Setting up and Managing multiple Agri Businesses in and outside UAE
- Setting up largest Organic poultry farm in UAE under Ag Tech division Saas Daari
Director (Acting) - Contracts
Department of Transport
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Overlooked the Department personnel and managed Bus Office operation contracts
- Committee leader for Abu Dhabi Western Region bus operation tender award - 100Mill contract
- Set up guidelines of payment procedures with vendors and other stakeholders
- Oversee contract management through entire life cycle: negotiation, creation, execution and evaluation
- Contract development: collaborate with legal team to draft, review and negotiate contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
- Assessment of performance of contracts and identifying opportunities for improvement
Business Analyst - Bus Office
Department Of Transport
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Part of the Intelligent Transportation System Team that overlooked and managed technology running the bus operations
- Benchmarking ITS systems worldwide
- Drafting policies, procedures and guidelines for new operations
- Acquiring, testing, installing onboarding systems on buses and on road payment equipments - 30mill project
- Managing systems and Supplier contracts
Project Management- MAWAQIF
Department Of Transport
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Part of team to Establish MAWAQIF department in Surface Transport sector
- Drafting rules and regulations of parking in Abu Dhabi
- Benchmarking global policies and procedures
- Contracting with SAAED for operations and setting up KPI's
- Setting up of internal strategies and policies
- Set up of all on-road and underground machinery payment systems - 15mill project
Education
Higher Diploma - eBusiness Management, eCommerce
Higher Colleges of Technology
05.2009
Skills
- Business Operations
- Organizational Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Presentations and Pitches
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- UAE Food Security Program
- Middle East largest Organic Poultry Farm in UAE
- Abu Dhabi Automatic Bus Payment Systems
- Abu Dhabi MAWAQIF Establishment
Languages
English
Arabic
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/26/86
Volunteer Experience
Mentor, Khalifa Fund CEO Initiative operated by Stratecis, 04/01/22, 12/31/22, Served as a mentor to the various participating teams
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Padel
- Kite Surfing
- Horseriding
Honorawards
Best employer brand award, Jenaan, 2017
Affiliations
- KHALIFA FUND - CEO Initiative operated by Stratecis 2022 Entrepreneur program for upcoming Emirati CEO'sServed as a mentor to the various participating teams
Timeline
CEO
DAARZOOD
01.2020 - Current
CEO - Support Functions
Jenaan Investments
01.2016 - 01.2020
Director (Acting) - Contracts
Department of Transport
05.2015 - 12.2015
Business Analyst - Bus Office
Department Of Transport
01.2013 - 01.2015
Project Management- MAWAQIF
Department Of Transport
01.2009 - 01.2013
Higher Diploma - eBusiness Management, eCommerce
Higher Colleges of Technology
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