Obaid Khalfan Al Wahshi
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Dynamic Business Continuity and Resilience Team Leader with proven success at Nawah Company, adept in risk management and strategic thinking. Spearheaded the implementation of robust BCM systems, achieving high-performance audit results. Skilled in team leadership and mentoring, driving organizational resilience through innovative solutions and effective collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Continuity and Resilience Team Leader
Nawah Company
Abu Dhabi
08.2022 - Current
- Delegation of the Business Continuity Manager in Nawah Company, with full responsibilities and accountabilities.
- Led the implementation of the business continuity management system and all relevant responsibilities from planning and execution aspects.
- Led the internal and external regulatory business continuity management audits as per NCEMA 7000:2021, ISO 22301, and Management System.
- Major review and finalization of business continuity management documentation.
- Led external audits and reviews of the local regulator (ADCMC) and achieved high-performance results.
- Manage the BCM team, consisting of four employees in development, and lead the implementation of objectives.
Specialist Business Continuity
Department of Energy (DoE)
Abu Dhabi
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Led the business continuity implementation in the energy sector.
- Implement NCEMA 7000:2021 Business Continuity Standard in the Department of Energy.
- Involve in joint business continuity and crisis management exercises for the energy sector.
- Involvement in joint exercises at the level of the Abu Dhabi Emirate represents the Department of Energy.
- Developed a comprehensive KPI assessment tool for monitoring the BCM program for the energy sector.
- Establishment of the Abu Dhabi Emirate risk register by ADCMC for the energy sector.
- Participation in BCM exercises in the energy sector and joint exercises at the national level.
- Conduct a full BCM audit program for the company in the energy sector.
- Led enhancement projects in the energy sector with external parties.
Specialist Business Continuity
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
Abu Dhabi
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Manage the Business Continuity Program and framework at Abu Dhabi Airports.
- Manage the business continuity activities, such as audits, program reviews, management reviews, and exercises.
- Participation in the Abu Dhabi Excellence Award in 2016.
- Member of the 'Innovation, Happiness, and Talent' team at Abu Dhabi Airports.
- Participated in the IAP CoP Airport Lab Examining Airport Emergency Table-Top Exercise Best Practices – November 2017, in Kolkata, India.
- Developed a computer-based training program for business continuity in Abu Dhabi Airports.
Education
Masters - Leadership and Organizational Development
Abu Dhabi School of Management
Abu DhabiBachelor - Business Quality and Strategic Planning
Higher College of Technology
Abu DhabiDiploma - Business Continuity Institute
New Bucks University
UKCertified -
BCI Institute Group
DubaiISO 22301 Lead Auditor - Business Continuity Management System
Intertek
Abu DhabiBusiness Continuity Planning Certificate -
Rabdan Academy
Abu DhabiBusiness Impact Analysis Certificate -
Rabdan Academy
Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi School of Government program - Distance learning
Project Management Principles -
STATISTICAL Training Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Artificial Intelligence
Mohammed Bin Zayed University of AI
Abu DhabiSkills
- Risk management skills
- Auditing
- Strategic thinking
- Business development
- Subjectivity
- Stay organized
- Teamwork
- Team leading
- Business analysis
- Team building
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Budget management
- Team motivation
- Team supervision
- Issue resolution
Professional Programs
- First-Line Leadership Essentials Seminar Participant, National Academy for Nuclear Training
- Foundational Alignment Session of Nuclear
- Nuclear 101
- Introduction to Active Risk Manager (ARM)
Development And Training Certificates
- ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Business Continuity
- Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI)
- Business Continuity Planning based on AE/HCS/NCEMA/7000
- Business Impact Analysis based on AE/HCS/NCEMA/7000
- Certified IT DR
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People of Franklin Covey
- Risk Management Assessment
- Overview about Risk management
- Level 5 Management Award in Corporate Risk & Crisis Management
- NCEMA 7000 – 2015 Fundamentals of Business Continuity Workshop
- Certified IT Disaster Recovery
- NCEMA BCM Exercising Workshop
- Integrated emergency and crisis management
- Preparing and implementing scenarios and exercises for emergency, crisis and disaster teams
Occupational Certificates
- Heart saver First Aid CPR and AED
- Developing ARM Reports with ARM Risk Performance Manager (RPM): Fundamentals
- Team Dynamics course
- Innovation in Customer Service
- Business Etiquette and Protocol Course
- Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies and Best Practices
- Regulation & Compliance
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 14/07/1992
- Nationality: Emirati
- Marital Status: Married
Participations
- BCI World Hybrid summit
- Main representative of National Development Program for Abu Dhabi Airports during Employment Expo 2016
- Global Aerospace Summit in 2016
- Safety week in Abu Dhabi Airports
- 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi
- 5th Arab Water Forum - Conference
- Youth Circle in COP28 - The importance of International Cooperation among the Nuclear Energy Key Players in addressing Climate Change
Timeline
Business Continuity and Resilience Team Leader
Nawah Company
08.2022 - Current
Specialist Business Continuity
Department of Energy (DoE)
10.2019 - 08.2022
Specialist Business Continuity
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
08.2015 - 09.2019
Masters - Leadership and Organizational Development
Abu Dhabi School of Management
Bachelor - Business Quality and Strategic Planning
Higher College of Technology
Diploma - Business Continuity Institute
New Bucks University
Certified -
BCI Institute Group
ISO 22301 Lead Auditor - Business Continuity Management System
Intertek
Business Continuity Planning Certificate -
Rabdan Academy
Business Impact Analysis Certificate -
Rabdan Academy
Abu Dhabi School of Government program - Distance learning
Project Management Principles -
STATISTICAL Training Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Artificial Intelligence
Mohammed Bin Zayed University of AI
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