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Career Journey

Experience

Professional Experience

Leadership across retail, marketing, real estate, and advisory.

A career developed through operational, commercial, marketing, and executive leadership roles across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE.

2025 — Present

Chief Operating Officer

Kreative Bank

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Leading operations, commercial performance, client strategy, events, digital, PR, financial follow-up, supplier management, and organizational execution.

2024 — 2025

Co-Founder & Director of Marketing

JAAK Al-Khair Marketing Services

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Led business development, marketing strategy, client acquisition, partnerships, brand growth, and service development.

2023 — 2024

Director of Marketing & Business Development

Universal Trademarks Co.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Directed marketing and business development initiatives, commercial opportunities, and client growth.

2022 — 2023

Director of Marketing

SIBCO Real Estate Co.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Led real estate marketing, positioning, communications, campaigns, and business growth initiatives.

2014 — 2023

Founder & CEO

Mega Build for Sourcing & Contracting

Egypt

Built and led a sourcing and contracting business, overseeing operations, commercial development, clients, suppliers, and delivery.

2012 — 2014

Marketing Leadership

Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Supported retail brand development, media planning, campaigns, promotions, and integrated marketing communication.

2005 — 2012

Retail Operations & General Management

Panda Retail Company

Saudi Arabia

Progressed through department leadership and hypermarket general management, covering retail operations, FMCG, electronics, sales, people management, profitability, shrinkage, and customer experience.

2005

Department Head — Opening Team

Carrefour Egypt

Egypt

Supported a major store opening and led departmental sales, merchandising, operations, and team performance.

2000 — 2002

Sales & Supervisory Roles — Opening Team

Carrefour UAE / Majid Al Futtaim

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Developed early regional retail experience through sales, supervision, store opening, merchandising, and customer service.