Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
I support the development and implementation of the strategic corporate vision by partnering across teams to develop business plans, drive market expansion and position teams for greater success. My ability to foster a culture of innovation allows me to forecast processes, develop pipelines and build a business that redefines the customer experience. Throughout my career I have accelerated growth by identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen organizational capabilities to drive attainment of key business initiatives. Beyond leading financial and digital transformation across prominent enterprises, I contribute to driving strategic direction, empowering teams, and enhancing organizational performance. Connect with me and let’s focus on the big picture to meet and exceed our stakeholder expectations. Noura A. S. Al Akeel Chief Strategy & Governance Officer +966 50 557 0280 • [email protected]
Acting board member, led and established the curriculum implementation of the International Baccalaureate Program, receiving the first candidate status in Madina, from the International Baccalaureate Organization based in Switzerland. Competed against 200 local Saudi schools and selected as one of the 5 schools by the King Faisal Foundation for the IB Middle Years Program project.
Provide executive-level leadership regarding corporate strategy initiatives and business development activities across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Pakistan, Kuwait and Iraqi markets. In addition to producing new revenue, I enhance existing net business income by assembling a pipeline of prospective clients in new industries, increasing brand recognition in existing markets and reinvigorating dormant accounts. ◆ Assertive Business Growth Initiatives: Partner with five regional business unit directors to drive attainment of key stretch goals from opening new offices and increasing market presence to generating revenue targets that redefine what is possible. ◆ Program Development: Establish client engagement programs by aligning key mission with corporate objectives, governing P&L and budget administration, renewing customer interest in core offerings, building new relationships within organizations, and creating new opportunities to generate revenue. ◆ Thought Leadership: Position organization for new opportunities, participation in moderating and delivering keynotes at strategic conferences including the Stanford Women in Data Science initiative. ◆ Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Initiative: Developed Business Women’s Network as first Chapter Lead in Saudi Arabia, by empowering women to obtain mission-critical roles within the organization and driving new recruitment efforts, which netted 100% increase in female employees in first 12 months. ◆ Business Leadership: Ascended through the ranks with four promotions in five years.
Pioneered leadership role as first female accountable for the digital strategy of key accounts. Assembled expert technical team with 10+ years of SAP platform solutions experience to recapture previously missed business opportunities, earning executive-level recognition for building one of the strongest teams in the region.