Usamah Ahmed Jan م. أسامه أحمد جان

Partner at HUED | First Certified ISO 56000 Advisor Globally | Only Innovation360 Black Belt – 2nd Dan in Saudi Arabia | Innovation Assessment, Strategy, Governance & Operating Models

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

I help organizations build mature, measurable, and sustainable innovation management systems — from assessment and strategy to governance, operating models, portfolios, initiatives, and impact measurement. I am a Partner at HUED, the first Certified ISO 56000 Advisor globally, and the only Innovation360 Black Belt – 2nd Dan in Saudi Arabia. Over the past 20+ years, I have worked with government entities, regulators, healthcare organizations, giga-projects, and private sector organizations on innovation, transformation, service design, and capability-building engagements. My work focuses on helping organizations move from fragmented innovation activities, workshops, and isolated ideas into integrated innovation management systems that are strategically aligned, evidence-based, and measurable. Areas of focus: ◆ Innovation strategy and governance ◆ Innovation operating models ◆ ISO 56000-aligned innovation management systems ◆ Innovation maturity assessments ◆ Innovation portfolio design and prioritization ◆ Idea management systems and innovation labs ◆ Open innovation and intrapreneurship programs ◆ Innovation culture and capability building ◆ Service design and digital transformation ◆ Strategic initiatives and innovation impact measurement Selected highlights: ◆ First Certified ISO 56000 Advisor globally ◆ Only Innovation360 Black Belt – 2nd Dan in Saudi Arabia ◆ Recognized as one of Saudi Arabia’s Top 50 Leaders in Technology & Innovation ◆ Co-founder of the Technology & Innovation Association (جمعية الابتكار والتقنية), Saudi Arabia’s first official innovation-focused association ◆ Designed and facilitated 200+ workshops in innovation, service design, design thinking, and creative problem solving ◆ Led innovation maturity assessments and innovation capability-building engagements using Innovation360 methodology ◆ Designed innovation labs, intrapreneurship programs, open innovation initiatives, and idea management systems For innovation advisory, strategy, governance, operating model, maturity assessment, or ISO 56000-aligned innovation management engagements, feel free to connect.

Experience

  • Partner at HUED | هيود
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    As Partner at HUED, I help organizations design, build, and activate innovation management systems that are strategically aligned, evidence-based, and measurable. Focus areas: ◆ Innovation strategy and governance ◆ Innovation operating models ◆ ISO 56000-aligned innovation management systems ◆ Innovation maturity assessments and capability diagnostics ◆ Innovation portfolio design and prioritization ◆ Idea management systems, innovation labs, and open innovation programs ◆ Intrapreneurship and innovation capability building ◆ Strategic innovation initiatives and impact measurement I work with public and private sector organizations to move innovation from fragmented activities, workshops, and isolated ideas into an integrated institutional capability that creates measurable value. for inquiries: [email protected] [email protected]

  • Advisory Board Member at Tech Saudi Advocates
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    the Saudi chapter of Global Tech Advocates — a global network committed to shaping the future of technology through collaboration, advocacy, and inclusion!

  • Member at TomouhCL
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • Member at Project1932
    2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • Co-Founder at Innovation & Technology Association | جمعية الابتكار والتقنية
    Dec 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos