Dani Ghandour

Vice President, PMC & Facility Management

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

Strategic, Senior Operating, and Management Executive with vast experience in the development and implementation of large-scale multi-discipline engineering environments. Leadership experience in unique and super complex mega projects with a budget of 10s of Billions of dollars in KSA. Long experience of working in KSA and the Gulf for the past 21 years implementing projects for key public and private entities such as Ministry of Finance, Riyadh Development Authority, National Water Company, Aramco, Jeddah Municipality, Makkah Municipality, King Saud University, King Abdel Aziz University, Al Balad Al Amin Company, Kinan Real Estate Company, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority, Muscat Municipality, and many others, which enabled me to gain an in-depth cultural understanding of the Kingdom and the wider Gulf region. An energetic, thoughtful leader with advanced skills in the areas of Strategic Planning, Business Development, Clients Relationship Management, Projects Implementation, and cross-functional Team Leadership and Management. Capable of overcoming complex business challenges and making high-stakes decisions within fast-paced, high-pressure environments, using experienced-backed judgment, innovation, strong work ethic, and integrity. Committed to optimized performance, reducing corporate exposure and liability, cutting costs, maximizing profits, and enhancing business growth. A purpose-driven mindset focused on accountability, collaboration and growth.

Experience

  • Vice President, PMC & Facilities Management at Khatib & Alami
    Apr 2026 · 1 mo

  • Managing Director at OPTIMA
    Mar 2025 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • General Manager, KSA at KEO International Consultants
    May 2022 - Apr 2026 · 4 yrs

  • Director, Program Management Office at Khatib & Alami
    Jul 2017 - Dec 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    1. Leading the establishment, capacity building, and day-to-day operation of the Entity's Project Management Office (PMO) based on the best PM International Standards. Spearheading the growth and development of the PMO into an international team of more than 375 professionals at the peak which oversees Programs. Monitoring the performance; overseeing delivery; enforcing policies and procedures; ensuring quality; and managing cost, capacity and utilization. 2. Leading the establishment of a new Facility Management (FM) department to manage more than 30 O&M Contracts to maintain the Entity's Facilities spread-out along the KSA territory.

  • Senior Manager, Business Development & Proposals at Khatib & Alami
    Sep 2014 - Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos