Michael Whettell

Head - Construction Services at Transguard Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

With an extensive background in sales, operations, and commercial management within the Middle East, I bring a wealth of experience and a strategic mindset to every role I undertake. My career in sales predominantly focused on B2B sales in the medical field, where I have built strong relationships with C-suite individuals in the healthcare sector. In operations, I have overseen all aspects of manpower management, from escalation resolution and client relationship building to financial forecasting and full responsibility of the P&L in my division. My hands-on approach ensures maximum profitability and coverage, and I have successfully led teams of account managers and operations managers, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment. In my current role, I have been instrumental in contract drafting and negotiation, contract review and approval, risk assessment and mitigation, contract execution, compliance monitoring, and leading a team of commercial managers. My ability to navigate complex commercial landscapes and deliver results has been a cornerstone of my success. Prior to this, I gained valuable experience in client-facing roles within the council and NHS, helping individuals overcome challenging lifestyle factors. This diverse background has equipped me with a unique blend of empathy, strategic insight, and operational excellence, making me a versatile and effective leader.

Experience

  • Transguard Group (Full-time · 5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Head - Construction Services
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Senior Manager - Commercial
      Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Senior Manager - Hospitality
      Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Global Scientific Director at BABIRUS
    Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 · 11 mos

  • Regional Business Development Executive at Unilabs Middle East
    May 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Head Coach and Clinical Nutritionist at Beyond Human Training and Nutrition
    Aug 2017 - May 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Established strong-long lasting professional relationships with clients resulting in customer satisfaction and repeated business. • Achieved an increase of 50% client base after the first month due to utilisation of social media, networking events, and online consultations. • Executed account management for the company in terms of retaining 100% of clients and ensuring payments were made in a timely manner. • Corresponded with management to develop and implement personnel policies and procedures to ensure target growth was met.

  • Head coach and Nutrition advisor at Bench and pressed
    Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 · 7 mos