ABDELAZIZ ELDEFRAWY

Visionary and results-driven executive with global leadership experience in Multinational P&G (18 Yrs), &  Methanex (3 Yrs) , whom at a pivotal stage in his career, seeking a role where he can make a lasting impact over the next decade. Proven track record of achieving multimillion $ growth, optimizing org. structures, and enhancing profitability through strategic planning and execution. The core work is cost savings, and revenues growth comes through transforming organizations into thriving ecosystems that prioritize people; performance; and systems. What inspires me most is the opportunity to solve complex challenges, foster collaboration, and mentor future leaders. Leadership, to me, is about creating environments where teams feel empowered to excel, innovation is rewarded, and long-term values are achieved. This is not just about the next role, job or position, it is about building a meaningful partnership with an organization that values impactful leadership, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. I am passionate about leaving a legacy of resilience, growth, and purpose, ensuring that my contributions drive sustainable success culture for years to come.

Managing Partner
Duffy Water Treatment – New Brunswick, Canada                                                  August 2022 till  To date
A new private for selling and installing water treatment systems as a sole distributor in New Brunswick. Some of the major achievements are:
• Overseeing the business operations & providing detailed strategic direction, setting strategic goals and objectives, supervising daily activities, hiring top talents, monitoring employee performance, and driving business growth. 
• Leading the company to expand its operations into new areas across NB by optimizing sales strategies that increased market share and brand recognition which ensured profitability and long term sustainability. 
• Set the company strategic vision to capitalize on new opportunities and position the company as a National player in the water treatment industry that increased the number of clients by 20%.
• Implemented new systems, processes that streamlined installations and service delivery which resulted in reduced operating costs and improving customer satisfaction.
General Manager
National Paper Factory – (Jeddah) Saudi Arabia                                          March 2020 till  August 2022
NPF has been a family business specializing in Plastic and Paper Products for more than 45 years. Some of the major achievements are:
• Driving business growth reflects strong leadership, innovation and commitment to the company’s values, and legacy. This expands the market, including the exports, improving operational efficiency, fostering a strong company culture which has demonstrated a lasting impact on business and its stakeholders.
• Conducted a market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities that resulted to grow the local and export business by 80% within 12 month including the launch of new products and markets. 
• Defined the right product formula and quality by Staying abreast of industry trends, competitor activities and market conditions in NA market to stay competitive and meet customer needs. 
Senior Manager, Production                         
Fire Coat Canada Inc - Nova Scotia, Canada                                                   February 2019 to March 2020
Fire Coat Canada Inc. is a new company to produces fire-resistant material locally using a new product formula. Some of the major achievements are:
• Led the project  through successful planning, execution, commissioning, and qualification of production machines to deliver the defined quality product within the budget and on time.
• Worked closely with R&D to develop the right formula to get the best quality competitive product.
• Developed and implemented the yearly budget (CAPEX & OPEX) and monitored the spending ongoingly.
Vice Chairman and CEO Technowireless Egypt
SAB Investment – Saudi Arabia                                                                     February 2018 to February 2019
SAB Investment is a multimillion $ company and highly diversified group with activities that span construction and infrastructure development by taking project from concept to completion and manage 7,000 employees. Some of the major achievements are:
• Led the planning and construction of 9 skyscrapers and monitoring to meet the project goals and timelines.
• Optimized production processes by setting the machines to the standard midranges that resulted in 12% reduction in the total manufacturing costs, 5% reduction in waste and 20% productivity increase.
• Developed and executed pursuit plans and led the exploration of new business opportunities in construction and its support manufacturing plants such as Aluminium, wood and GRC for both net new and and current projects while adhering to SAB ethics and values to grow the business by 30% in 12 month.
Vice Chairman Shared Services 
International Medical Center (IMC) – Saudi Arabia                                          May 2016 to February 2018
IMC Hospital is one of the top tertiary Healthcare with three hundred beds and 3,000 employees in the Middle East and Africa in terms of patient quality care and top standard of hospital qualifications and degrees. Some of the major achievements are:
• Provided 3 Yrs. of org. strategies for moving the hospital from Acute tertiary care to complete functional medicine healthcare including IMC expansion and new medical school, hospitals, and satellite clinics.
• Led a team of 700 employees, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, which improved employee retention by 25%. 
• Participated effectively in the external audits from JCI, AHSI, CBAHI, and the integration with Mayo Clinic.
• Partnered with senior leadership to drive organizational change during mergers with a new UAE partner , ensuring seamless transitions including a complete business assessment from Oliver Wayman Consultant. 
• Led contract negotiations and secure favorable terms that support win-win outcomes for IMC and Perkins and Eastman - USA to design the new medical school and this started from having the right (RFP) in place. On top of this, maintain close contact with the Saudi partner company throughout the implementation, deployment and operational phases of projects and establish IMC as a trusted partner and advisor.
• Supervised the hospital operations and delivered the savings of $10 Million per year due to the new sourcing plans and contracts with new suppliers. 
General Manager HR and Administrations
United Gas Derivatives Company (UGDC) - Egypt                                         September 2014 to May 2016
UGDC is a joint venture with BP, ENI; and GASCO having two plants in Port Said and Damietta producing Propane, LPG, and Condensates with a total headcount of 1,200 employees and a revenue of $500 Million. Some of the major achievements are:
• Developed UGDC Mission, Vision, and Strategy that ensured the desired ROI of Human Capital is happening.
• Developed and implemented in partnership with the company leadership the team's professional HR policies, procedures, and processes targeting everyone to deliver at their peak.
• Led the development of the company competency framework using Korn Ferry techniques.
• Launched inspirational leadership aligning the company’s top talents with HR best practices.
Regional Director, Human Capital Management (HCM)
Juhayna Food Industries - Egypt                                                        September 2013 to September 2014
Juhayna is a leading Egypt-based manufacturer specialized in the production, and packaging of dairy, juice, and cooking products with 6 plants and fifty distribution centers and total headcount of 6,500 employees. Some of the major achievements are:
• Designed and implemented leadership development programs in cooperation with CCL, preparing the senior leaders to deliver 30% in company revenue during Year 2014.
• Delivered the behavioral competencies framework using Korn/Ferry methodology and implemented it as the core for the current and the future Human Capital Management (HCM) strategy. 
• Achieved new Structure for HCM supporting the company's future expansion & business plans for 5 years.  
• Appointed senior leaders such as Director R&D, GM Agriculture, and others supporting the company plans.
Director, Human Capital Management and Administrations
The Egyptian German Industrial Corporation– Egypt                            January 2012 to September 2013
Led HCM and administration during the transformation from a local family to a fully integrated corporate culture. Some of the major achievements are:
• Spearheaded the development and execution of a 5-year strategic plan, resulting in 80% revenue growth and expansion into the Egyptian market. 
• Led and Implemented cost-saving initiatives (Continuous Improvement) that reduced operational expenses by 7% while maintaining product/service quality and added $10 Million to the company's bottom line.
• Led the organizational development project targeting to restructure the company’s department, job analysis & description, grading system, salary ranges, and department structure for short- and long-term plans. 
Director, Human Capital Management and Administrations
Methanex Egypt Methanol Company                                                               May 2009 to September 2011
Methanex Egypt is a greenfield project with a total capital investment of $1.0 Billion to produce Methanol in Egypt and is owned by Methanex Canada and some other local investor banks in Egypt and Europe. Some of the major achievements are:
• Hired 100% of the top qualified people by attracting the right talents to the right place at the right time. 
• Developed 3 years of HCM strategic plans for Methanex Egypt in the context of global Methanex targets.
• Created a competitive salary structure using the Hay system and in line with the corporate system (Canada).
• Led the development of HCM policies and procedures in line with Methanex Corporate policies (Canada).
• Appointed the Director, Operations, and Senior Managers using the corporate succession planning technique through the 360-degree methodology from Korn Ferry. 
• Led the development of the HCM departments using one of the top assessment tool and includes the potential areas, action plans, and KPIs with monthly tracking reviews.
Director, Senior manager and manager
Procter & Gamble Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Egypt                                                July 1991 to May 2009
P&G is a global FMCG global leader, and its top strength is customer care. Some of the major achievements are:
• Led the area of project management being the single point of contact with other functions internally and externally. 
• Led the integration of advanced technologies, such as Integrated Working Systems, improving operational efficiency by 80% and reduce the waste by 70% in Nigeria Baby Care Operations. 
• Led the business activities related to marketing plans in terms of capacity increase, initiatives, promotions and saving projects. EMEA Regional PM Pillar as one of the Integrated Working System (IWS) in P&G.
• Delivered $300 Million savings through a breakdown reduction and $20 Million reduction in spares cost. 
• Achieved $600 Million global reduction in projects depreciation and better NPV due to the capital asset’s  reassessment on global level for Baby Care and Fem Care GBU’s.
• Delivered soft skills and Preventive Maintenance training as one of the Regional resource in EMEA Region.
• Supervised the work between Marketing, CBD, Customer Service & Planning in Geneva to launch the projects & initiatives supporting the company strategy while achieving the lowest capital spending/meeting the deadlines.
• Led the total Site Master Plan that covers the plant expansion for 10 years with total capital investment of $250 Million . This includes the new capacity lines and new site integration with 3PL in coordination with the technical office in Germany and business office in Switzerland.
• Led the plant being the benchmarking in the external audits in HS&E, Fire Protection, Envir., Medical, Control Self-Assessment, Capital and achieve 100% in the Quality Assurance audits 3 times in a row. 
• Led the roll out and qualifications of the cost savings projects of both machines and raw/packing materials with total saving of $20 Million per year.
• Received the P&G Excellence Award due to Light off Operations for the Jeddah plant utilities and offline facilities.
• Hired 200 managers, technicians and staff in less than 9 months as part of the recruiting master plan to support building the new plant in Egypt with a total capital investment of $350 Million. 
• Launched the talent development program that is the benchmark within P&G sites regionally and globally.
• Modified the salary ranges of P&G’s managers, staff, and technicians covering the 960 employees which is the most professional and productive since the plant start-up in 1984.
• Led the company to restructure using the organization performance Model (OPM) by David Hanaa supporting the current and future business plans regionally and locally.
• Delivered the 10 years of organization succession plans of senior managers from Egypt plant to P& Globally since Egypt is known as the number one talent export in EMEA Region.
 

Bachelor of Mechanical Power Engineering