Nafea AL Harbi

Executive Director | Strategy, Operations & Performance Excellence Leader | Government Transformation & Digital Enablement | Driving National-Scale Impact

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About

I am a senior executive with over 15 years of leadership experience across government and private sectors, specializing in strategic operations, institutional performance, and large-scale transformation programs. My career has been defined by delivering measurable impact in complex, high-stakes environments—where governance, service excellence, and stakeholder trust are critical. I have led national initiatives focused on operations excellence, performance management, digital transformation, and risk governance, particularly within large service ecosystems serving millions of beneficiaries. My expertise includes designing enterprise KPI frameworks, service level agreements, governance models, and data-driven performance dashboards that enable executive decision-making and sustained organizational improvement. Known for translating strategy into execution, I have successfully reduced service bottlenecks, improved customer satisfaction, and strengthened institutional readiness through innovation and cross-sector collaboration. I bring a leadership style grounded in accountability, agility, and results—driving teams through transformation while aligning execution with national vision and organizational priorities. I am passionate about building resilient institutions, empowering people, and delivering outcomes that create lasting public value.

Experience

  • Ministry of Hajj and Umrah - وزارة الحج والعمرة (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • General Manager for Performance Development and Management at the Compliance Center.
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

      • Lead ministry-wide strategy execution and institutional performance optimization initiatives aligned with national objectives. • Designed and enforced governance frameworks, operational standards, and SLA models across multiple sectors and service providers. • Established integrated performance measurement systems, enabling digital KPI tracking and executive-level reporting. • Directed environmental scanning and strategic diagnostics to proactively mitigate operational and regulatory risks. • Drove cross-sector alignment to ensure consistent service quality and operational maturity across all operational centers. • Activated strategic alliances with government entities and private partners to benchmark and adopt global best practices.

    • Director of Operations
      Nov 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Nov 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo
      • Led a national data quality transformation program, improving accuracy and reducing operational errors by 92%. • Headed wireless communication and network modernization initiatives, accelerating operational responsiveness by 85%. • Represented the Ministry in air and sea entry-point data integration programs, enhancing system interoperability. • Supported continuous enhancement of digital platforms serving Hajj and Umrah beneficiaries.

  • Director of Business Development at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah - وزارة الحج والعمرة
    Nov 2021 - 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Ministry of Hajj and Umrah - وزارة الحج والعمرة (10 yrs 7 mos)
    • Director – Initiatives Unit
      Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 · 4 mos

      • Chaired national readiness committees, achieving 75% pre-season operational readiness ahead of Hajj. • Launched an innovation ecosystem generating 28+ strategic initiatives aligned with ministry priorities. • Delivered high-impact initiatives reducing pilgrim wait times from 4.2 hours to 36 minutes. • Awarded 3rd Place – Jeddah Creativity Award for government innovation.

    • Director of Projects
      Mar 2018 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      • Led flagship initiatives including “Hajj Without Luggage”, saving 400,000+ labor hours and serving 500,000+ pilgrims. • Designed virtual operational simulations to optimize crowd movement and terminal utilization. • Delivered integrated logistics systems that significantly reduced transit and processing times.

    • Operations Director
      May 2015 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      • Directed airport-based Hajj and Umrah operations at King Abdulaziz International Airport. • Managed multi-agency coordination centers ensuring seamless pilgrim flow. • Authored standardized operational manuals for reception, processing, and departure.

    • Deputy Director of Operations
      Nov 2011 - May 2015 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      • Oversaw daily high-volume operational activities during peak Hajj and Umrah seasons. • Coordinated with security and government agencies for crowd control and emergency response. • Recognized for three consecutive seasons of operational excellence

    • Field Supervisor
      Mar 2011 - Nov 2011 · 9 mos

      • Supervised frontline operations for pilgrim arrival and departure. • Optimized workforce deployment and inter-authority coordination.

  • Accountant at Altawfeek Fiancial Group
    Apr 2006 - Mar 2011 · 5 yrs