Sultan Saoud Abdulaziz Al Mualla
Sharjah
Summary
Project management professional with an engineering foundation and over 10 years of experience leading complex infrastructure programs across energy, utilities, and sustainable mobility sectors. A driving force behind the establishment of Emirates Electric Vehicle Charging Company (UAEV PJSC) — a public joint stock company jointly owned by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Etihad Water & Electricity (Etihad WE) — created to design, build, and operate the UAE’s national EV charging network. Proven ability to manage end-to-end project lifecycles, from concept design and procurement to construction, commissioning, and operational integration. Skilled in contract negotiation, stakeholder coordination, and risk management for multi-million-AED projects. Known for combining strong technical insight with strategic project execution to deliver results aligned with the UAE’s sustainability and Net Zero 2050 vision.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Deployment
Emirates Electric Vehicle Charging Company (UAEV PJSC)
01.2025 - Current
- Lead the UAE’s national EV infrastructure rollout across multiple emirates.
- Oversee planning, procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of charging stations.
- Direct a cross-functional team delivering 300+ charge points in public and private sectors.
- Ensure alignment with UAE sustainability and net-zero mobility strategies.
Manager, Special Projects (UAEV Initiative)
Etihad Water & Electricity
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed the special project that led to the establishment of UAEV PJSC.
- Oversaw pilot deployment of 12 chargers (vs. 10 planned) and developed scale-up roadmaps.
- Coordinated with regulators, consultants, and contractors for compliance and delivery.
- Designed procurement strategies and framework agreements to enable national rollout.
Transformation Champion
Etihad WE (Organizational Restructure & Transformation)
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Selected by executive leadership as part of a 10-person CEO-trusted transformation team.
- Handled confidential, high-level strategy during corporate restructuring.
- Contributed to efficiency initiatives, organizational redesign, process re-engineering, and systems integration.
Technical Compliance Engineer
Etihad Water & Electricity
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Led compliance inspections of electricity meters for tampering and irregularities.
- Oversaw investigations, reports, and calculation of fines in line with regulatory frameworks.
- Managed the Electrical Meter Testing Laboratory ensuring calibration and reliability.
- Coordinated with legal/regulatory authorities to enforce compliance cases.
Maintenance Engineer (Electricity & Water Production Sector)
FEWA
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance for turbines and MED systems.
- Improved efficiency, reliability, and uptime across critical facilities.
- Delivered technical solutions that reduced failures and improved service continuity.
Control Support Engineer
ADNOC (TAKREER, Ruwais Refinery West)
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Supported control systems and instrumentation in one of the UAE’s largest refineries.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while troubleshooting and maintaining systems.
- Contributed to system upgrades enhancing refinery efficiency and reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechatronic Engineering Technology
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
Sharjah01.2015
Skills
- EV Infrastructure Deployment
- Sustainable Energy Strategies
- Large-Scale Project Management
- Procurement & Contract Negotiation
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Contract & Vendor Management
- Regulatory & Technical Compliance
- Policy & Regulatory Liaison
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Business Transformation
- Leadership & Team Development
- Financial Analysis & Decision-Making (CFA coursework)
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the UAE’s first EV charging pilot, exceeding rollout targets ahead of schedule.
- Directed the deployment of 300+ EV charge points nationwide, delivering infrastructure projects valued at AED 200M+.
- Negotiated and managed a AED 100M+ charger framework contract (3 years), ensuring long-term supply security and service reliability.
- Led procurement and execution of a AED 50M+ contractor rate contract (3 years), optimizing cost efficiency and performance.
- Currently managing an ongoing AED 10M+ EPC project, ensuring on-track delivery with strict compliance to safety and stakeholder requirements.
- Founded UAEV PJSC from inception, shaping governance, compliance, and technical standards to achieve operational readiness.
- Appointed as a core member of a CEO-trusted 10-person transformation team at Etihad WE, entrusted with confidential strategy during corporate restructuring.
- Recognized for advancing national sustainability strategies through EV adoption, policy alignment, and innovation.
Certification
- Advanced Technical Training: Safety, Emissions Monitoring, Control Systems, Automation
- Leadership Development Training (2023)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – Full Course Completed (2023)
Languages
Arabic – Native
English – Fluent
Timeline
Head of Deployment
Emirates Electric Vehicle Charging Company (UAEV PJSC)
01.2025 - Current
Manager, Special Projects (UAEV Initiative)
Etihad Water & Electricity
01.2024 - 12.2024
Transformation Champion
Etihad WE (Organizational Restructure & Transformation)
03.2023 - 01.2024
Technical Compliance Engineer
Etihad Water & Electricity
05.2021 - 03.2023
Maintenance Engineer (Electricity & Water Production Sector)
FEWA
05.2017 - 05.2021
Control Support Engineer
ADNOC (TAKREER, Ruwais Refinery West)
11.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechatronic Engineering Technology
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)