Hire the Best Senior Advisor in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Experienced Leader and Advisor with a demonstrated history of working across different industries. Skilled in driving strategy formulation and implementation, change management, and corporate turnarounds. Proven track record in business development and building strategic alliances. Strong operational professional with a Ph.D. in Biomedical/Medical engineering.

A senior executive professional and a PhD holder, with diversified background in engineering, manufacturing technology, Know-how transfer, education and organizational behavior, having 30-years experience in commercial activities spanning aerospace, security and defense sectors with extensive international and local UAE contacts in the Governments, Ministries, academic institutions and private sectors.  Assumed advisory roles in the (A&D) Aerospace and Defense Sectors, while working at Mubadala and Tawazun Economic Council, to establish R&D and Engineering strategies and to implement strategic technical and commercial relationships that resulted in the development of technical capabilities, to ensure sustainability for the UAE A&D industry.  Currently, as a senior advisor for CNS, working with CNS teams in spearheading the overall strategy initiatives to be aligned with our stakeholders to advise and provide them with the best IT solutions and digital transformation, utilizing the advancements in Big Data, IoT, AI, Cyber Security, Cognitive Computing and Machine Learning.

Experienced Partner with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. Skilled in Regulatory Affairs, Business Planning, Management, Business Process Re-engineering, Risk Management, and Business Process Improvement. Strong entrepreneurship professional with several internationally recognised professional qualifications focused on Accounting and Auditing, Governance and Regulatory compliance work.

With over 18 years of experience in strategy, leadership, and project management, I am a passionate and driven professional who focuses on education and social development. I have successfully set up units and departments from scratch, developed strategic plans for various sectors and organizations, and led teams to deliver on tight deadlines and ambitious goals. As a Senior Advisor at COP28 UAE, I support impact-focused partnerships for the benefit of climate action locally, regionally, and globally. I leverage my marketing communications and leadership skills to effectively communicate the vision and mission of the conference, engage with diverse stakeholders, and foster collaboration and innovation. I am interested in changing education and promoting civic engagement and social cohesion in the UAE and beyond.

I have extensive experience in the field of international relations and international trade. As part of my current portfolio I have been involved in and lead a number of negotiations on behalf of South Africa (UN, World Bank, OECD, G20, European Union, African Union, SADC, etc. I am the South African focal point for the Global Environment Facility and member of its Council. I am also a member of the Kyoto Protocol's Adaptation Fund Board and the World Bank's Clean Technology Fund. Member of the Green Climate Fund Board and appointed as the first Co-Chair of the Board. My goal is to facilitate economic growth, environmental protection and social development for the people of South Africa as well as globally and contribute to eradicating poverty. Specialties: International Relations and trade, negotiation, global financial mechanisms, global governance, government and stakeholder liaison. Strengths: Maximizer, Achiever, Strategic, Futuristic and Individualization

Over 25 years of technical and senior management experience with fortune 500 (100) global corporations driving strategies, best practices and disciplined methodologies for solution design, spanning across various industries including Hi-Tech Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, and the Automotive Industry. A unique blend of industry and advisory skills with expertise in organizational design and development, project and risk management, ERP/MRP systems, supply chain optimization, earned value management and culture/process transformation including turnaround of underperforming plants and workforce. Proven Multi-Site leadership across the globe with over 1,000 employees. Lean Six Sigma (Master Black Belt) practitioner for over 15 years with savings in excess of $4M annually.

Hatem Fawzy is an international business executive with extensive experience in venture capital, project development and financing, as well as in smart and agile governing. Recent endeavors prior to his current engagement, include specialist economic advice to an emerging market government, the development of strategic alliances fusing science & technology with financing sources, and multiple project development initiatives targeting exponential technologies and AI. For over 12 years, Mr. Fawzy served in key positions with the UAE Offsets Group (UOG) including the managing the Offsets Program, leading the team which has developed Dolphin Energy, a $4b investment in the gas value chain, and the design and launch of a vertical integration strategy in support of aluminum smelters in the Arabian gulf region which extended to the successful negotiation and signature of a 300 sq. km bauxite mining concession in Guinea in West Africa. The latter initiative has also been implemented in multi-billion dollar investments. Beyond strategy and project development in energy, mining and metallurgy, other project development work involved various industries, and healthcare. As a director of the UAE Offsets Group, Mr. Fawzy worked closely with the UOG Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of Directors chaired by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed. The UOG, presently named “Tawazun,” is a unique UAE government business catalyst, accredited with creating a successful offset program, developing and implementing strategies and privatizations on behalf of the government, building many successful businesses, launching unprecedented IPO’s such as Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Tabreed District Cooling, and Oasis Leasing, ushering the stock exchanges of the UAE, and creating ground-breaking mega-projects such as Dolphin Energy. The UOG’s success amounted to measurable percentage points of the UAE’s GDP and the spinoff of Mubadala, a key Investment holding arm of Abu Dhabi and one of the world’s foremost sovereign funds. He was subsequently the initiator, co-founder, and managing partner of Global Force Capital, an investment boutique specializing in direct investments, acquisitions, and the sourcing, deployment and management of private equity and venture capital. Industrial equipment leasing, oil well drilling enhancement tools, gold and silver refining, were but a few of the successful undertakings. For over a decade before joining the UOG, Mr. Fawzy has served in diverse positions within the banking industry involving project finance, corporate banking and treasury/dealing room.

Mohamed Al Zaabi is a reputable UAE senior executive with over 25 years of public and private sector experience, including 15 years at the C-level. He brings a wealth of expertise in business, investment, and the global economy, and is a trusted advisor to high-profile government officials in the UAE and beyond. In his current role as a senior advisor at the UAE Ministry of Economy, Mohamed leads a team of experts focused on delivering essential inputs to the Ministry's local and global initiatives, while overseeing major strategic projects of national and global significance. He has held several senior roles within the Ministry of Economy, including Director of Investment, WTO & Trade Negotiation, and Trade Promotion, where he successfully delivered several strategic initiatives and programs. Previously, Mohamed served as the CEO of Investopia, where he focused on developing a de facto global platform for prominent thought leaders, a marketplace, and investment communities. In this role, he worked with a team of senior experts and advisers to originate global investments, generate growth, accelerate innovation, and contribute to the prosperity of future generations. Mohamed is also a member of several boards of UAE companies, where he provides valuable insight and guidance on growth and development strategies. Mohammed brings exceptional experience and deep knowledge of business, investment and the economy and their continuing transformation . His skill set further diversifies and strengthens the overall demographic and attributes of the management boards. His experience is a key asset for the entire board which enhances its ability to support and oversee the delivery of its strategy. Mohamed worked previously at ALDAR Properties and MASDAR. He also served as MD of PTAH Group in Abu Dhabi