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I specialize in turning conventional wisdom on its head and carving a path to the future... This is a recent intro from a successful entrepreneur to a seriously high profile client: "He can shake it, turn it on its head, reinvent it and come up with something refreshingly original with the business sense to make it work." Championing the power of innovation and digital opportunities to transform and succeed in a rapidly changing global business environment. Over 25 years in progressive entrepreneurial and advisory positions working with Private Equity, Family Offices and Government Investment groups to solve complex business challenges. Functional expertise in developing and executing innovative business strategies across corporate portfolios with the capability of managing large scale investment and transformation programs Specific areas of expertise include: - Agitating the status quo and disruption business as usual - Inspiring, Coaching and Mentoring teams and individuals - Strategy and Business Planning - Innovation and Digital Transformation - Deal Making and Advisory - Financial Structuring - Real Estate Advisory - Portfolio and Performance Management - Change Management - Business Transformation Specialties: Turnarounds, business development, strategy formulation, portfolio management, change management, new market entry, deal origination, due diligence and mergers & acquisitions Multi-sector exposure in: Online Publishing, Social Media, Business Services, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrials, Leisure & Entertainment, MICE, Oil & Gas Services, Real Estate, Technology, Travel and Tourism
With over 30 years of experience in real estate, infrastructure, and development strategy, I currently serve as Senior Director of Transit-Oriented Developments at ROSHN, where I lead the design and delivery of large-scale, mixed-use destinations anchored by Riyadh’s new metro network. My role is focused on transforming mobility corridors into high-value, investment-ready ecosystems—integrating real estate, infrastructure, and emerging technologies to drive long-term economic impact and sustainable growth. I specialize in capital project structuring, stakeholder engagement, and business model development, working closely with both government and private sector partners to unlock substantial local and foreign direct investment (FDI). Throughout my career, I’ve led strategic initiatives across complex development environments, always with a focus on innovation. I leverage AI, data, and gamification in the planning process to streamline delivery, align stakeholders, and enhance decision-making. I bring a multidisciplinary, future-focused approach to development—where mobility, investment, and technology converge to shape next-generation destinations aligned with visionary goals such Vision 2030. Within this remit, I have been leading the development of a Gamification platform based on unreal engine combined with cutting edge technology, computational design and artificial intelligence to streamline the development and decision-making processes for large scale portfolios.
I lead the strategic development of Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) at ROSHN, driving the creation of next-generation urban destinations anchored by Riyadh’s new metro network. These developments are designed to integrate mobility, livability, and scale—positioning ROSHN at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s urban transformation. My focus is on conceptualizing and structuring large-scale capital projects that attract significant local and foreign investment, laying the groundwork for long-term market leadership. From business strategy and master planning to stakeholder alignment, I’m shaping a new model for connected, future-ready cities.