MANAGEMENT BOARD
Experts in Innovation, Performance Consultancy & Sustainability
Dr. Arafat El Mourad
CEO & Managing Director
Business Transformation
A self-motivated and a passionate entrepreneur. He acquired his Doctorate in Business Administration from SBS Swiss Business School, Switzerland. He is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (FCIPS), Assessor-CIPS Corporate Procurement Excellence Programme (CIPS) & CIPS Direct Associate.
Dr. Arafat is also the Author of “Innovation in procurement and its added value to UAE banking sector” book. He has more than 2 decades of work experience as head of Information Technology (IT) & Strategic Sourcing, with expertise in the development of policies and procedures.
Faiq Ali, FCIPS
Managing Partner
Business Transformation
Over last 2 decades, Faiq has served several Procurement transformations in the region with expertise across 30+ direct and indirect categories in various industries including healthcare, public sector, banking, technology. Proven track record in driving cost efficiencies, risk management, and implementing supplier and category management frameworks.
As a certified ISO Lead Auditor, he contributes to quality management encapsulating process improvements, people development through knowledge sharing and fostering continuous learning. Faiq holds an MBA and is pursuing a doctorate researching integrating ecommerce marketplace, AI driven decisions in procurement and supply chain domain.
Hazem Saeed
Managing Partner
Business Transformation
Hazem is a domain Expert with 24 years of experience in Material Management, Planning, Facility Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, with Direct Procurement experience in Manufacturing, Trade and Indirect Procurement fields. He specializes in Purchasing, Procurement, Logistics, Facility Management, demand planning and Supply Chain.
Hazem is a commerce graduate and obtained Master Degree of Business Administration in 2012, MCIPS and a Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM) since 2015 and Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) in 2021 from the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply management (IFPSM)
Rachel Elmourad
Strategy Consultant
Business Transformation
Rachel has experience in project management, governance, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. She has worked on high-level initiatives that bring together government entities, civil society, and international organizations to drive meaningful change.Her experience in strategic planning and cross-sector collaboration has provided her with valuable insights into operational efficiency and organizational growth.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with minors in International Law, Human Rights & Transitional Justice, and Civil Society, Citizenship & the Non-Profit Sector from the American University of Beirut.