Professional Overview
Dr. A. Arwad Abdel-Daem is a high-level executive and accomplished leader with extensive experience in corporate restructuring, strategic direction, and business development. He has a proven track record of driving organizational change and securing profitability across diverse industries, including air transport, telecommunications, IT, construction, and manufacturing.
Key Leadership Experience
- President & Business Advisor, Dimensions Limited: Since 2002, he has provided management consultancy, delivering restructuring solutions that have reduced operating costs by up to 50% and tripled ROI for various clients.
- General Manager, Flora: From 2015 to 2021, he oversaw a hygienic products manufacturing business, where he increased production capacity by 50% and revamped performance management systems.
- Executive Roles in Air Transport: He held several senior positions at SITA (1990–2002), including Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, and served in leadership roles at Royal Jordanian Airlines (1985–1990).
- Entrepreneurship: He is a Co-Founder and CEO of Educators Learning Solution Ltd (UK) and Co-Founder of Coursaza, an EdTech start-up in the USA.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategy & Management: Expertise in business analysis, sales planning, profitability growth, and start-up management.
- Technical Leadership: Specialized in digital transformation, EdTech, and large-scale project/program management.
- Operations: Skilled in budgetary administration, risk assessment, contract negotiations, and quality control.
Education & Professional Credentials
- Doctorate: Honorary Doctor of Business Administration from the Global University of Science & Technology (2022).
- Engineering: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the American University of Beirut.
- Certifications: IPMA Certified Senior Project Manager and holds a Private Pilot License (PPL).
Memberships & Recognition
- Fellowships: Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (RSA) and the Chartered Institute of Management & Leadership (CIML), among others.
- Boards: Serves as President of the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance (CILG) and has been a judge for the Middle East Stevie Awards.
- Multilingual: Fluent in Arabic, English, and French.