MOHAMED ANWAR MOHAMED
Kuwait
Summary
Dynamic Group Business Director with a proven track record at Kenan Holding Group, driving organic business growth and enhancing P&L management. Expert in corporate strategy and cost control, achieving a remarkable 32% revenue growth. Renowned for visionary leadership and a strong focus on market expansion and operational efficiency.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Business Director - GCC
Kenan Holding Group
09.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Leading investment group in field of manufacturing, distribution and real estate
- Full P&L and operational responsibility of the following factories: Kuwait Polymer for plastic & Paper products & derivatives factory, Batek industry Company, Advance food technology company, Kenan Real State, EPO gulf for building additive factory
- Establish effective goals, sales targets, and policies that will benefit the organization and increase revenue
- Working with companies heads to outline procedures that will meet growth objectives
- Negotiated with suppliers and clients to determine the best deal for the company
- Finding best ways to cut costs and improve financial performance by finding a more efficient system for different departments
- Looking at policies to find ways to cut back on expenditure
- Heading top-line and bottom-line revenue growth and managing annual turnover
- Leading investment group in field of manufacturing, distribution and real estate
Group Business Director - GCC
Ibrahim & Abdulla Al Matrood Food & Beverages Group
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Leading manufacturer & distributor group of factories for Bakery & Pastry, Water bottling, Carbonated Soft Drink, Ice-cream, Juices & dairy, Corn Flakes and Dry Goods
- Full P&L and operational responsibility of the following factories: National Bakeries & Food Plant, LE Cola Soft Drink Factory, Prima Food Powder & corn flex Factory, Aqua Prima (Water bottling) Factory, Matrood dairy & Juice Factory, Matrood spices factory
- Building processes to create an effective sales organization; proactively identifying changes in market demand and modifying strategies for expansion of market share & achievement of revenue targets
- Contributing to strategic inputs on investments to be made to produce 'sustainable' revenue growth
- Driving business growth through extensive analysis of marketing of global products including feasibility studies and due diligence of supply chain, market, profitability & competitors
- Tracking daily production activities, involving preparing production schedules, implementing quality tools for optimum output
- Planning timely procurement of raw materials at competitive prices; building network of local & international suppliers
- Leading manufacturer & distributor group of factories for Bakery & Pastry, Water bottling, Carbonated Soft Drink, Ice-cream, Juices & dairy, Corn Flakes and Dry Goods
- Elevated the organization to No
- 6 position in GCC market, by increasing market share by 7%
- Turned around the consumer sentiment to notch a record-high revenue growth of 32%
- Amplified profitability by 12% in a span of 2.5 years
Chief Executive Officer
Al- Jazira International Group
12.2007 - 02.2014
- Company Overview: One of leading company in Kuwait & UAE for trading and importing brand in consumer electronics, home appliances, white goods, IT hardware, Mobil's, computer accessories, POS, cashier, watches, salon supply, stationery & office supply
- Increased annual revenue by 20% through strategic prioritization, downsizing loss-making projects, and implementing stricter project management controls
- Successfully managed a budget of $80 Million per annum; improved productivity by 30% and cost reduction by 20%
- Headed a team of 6 Operation Managers
- Built a network of 90 suppliers spread across USA, Far East, India and Europe
- One of leading company in Kuwait & UAE for trading and importing brand in consumer electronics, home appliances, white goods, IT hardware, Mobil's, computer accessories, POS, cashier, watches, salon supply, stationery & office supply
- Delivered a cost savings impact of approximately US1.3 Million through supply base rationalization
- Achieved 4.2 Million in positive cash flow improvements by negotiating favorable vendor payment terms
Sales & Marketing Director – Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Bahrain & Qatar
Petra Food Manufacturing Company
07.2005 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: Manufacturer of Dairy, Juice, Ice-cream, Frozen Bakery & Cheese products
- Amplified business from $12 Million by revamping the business model, rationalizing the portfolio of products and aligning with the global category
- Expanded customer base by 26% by maintaining effective relationships
- Pioneered introduction & launch of 12 new products and obtained regulation for the same from authorities
- Manufacturer of Dairy, Juice, Ice-cream, Frozen Bakery & Cheese products
FMCG & Personal care Business Unit Manager - Kuwait
MADI International Group
02.2003 - 06.2005
- Company Overview: Leading company in FMCG, personal care & Salon supply
- Established sales vision & strategy for all markets and for geographic expansion across the region
- Grew geographical footprint across Kuwait by 25% over a span of 2 years
- Created distribution strategy for Retail & Wholesale channels leading 21% growth in business
- Leading company in FMCG, personal care & Salon supply
General Manager – Egypt, North Africa
Johnson & Johnson
Cairo
03.1996 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Multinational company in baby care and personal care
- Headed complete Profit Centre Operations across Middle East region
- Set-up operations from scratch from the stage of identification of new properties
- Directed complete direct & indirect distribution across all territories in Egypt
- Multinational company in baby care and personal care
Senior Sales Manager
Sara Corporation
Khobar
08.1989 - 01.1996
Area Sales Manager
Nestle
Cairo
01.1986 - 06.1989
Education
Certificate Courses - International Finance Management, Business Development Strategies, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Modern Marketing Strategy, Business Planning & ROI, Control & Audit Operation Standards, Fundamentals of Senior Management, Fund Management, Integrated Management system internal audit, QMS9001 Iead audit, Strategic finance planning, Principles of risk management
American University (AUC)
Cairo, Egypt01.2001
Master degree - chemistry of manufacturing industry
alex university
Egypt01.1988
Bachelor’s - science (Special Chemistry)
Zagazig University
Egypt01.1987
Skills
- Vision & Leadership
- Corporate Strategy & Policy Formulation
- P&L Management
- Organic Business Growth
- Sales
- Marketing
- Branding
- Channel Management
- Product Management
- Key Account Management
- Production & Process Operations
- Procurement & Trading of Commodities
- Inventory Control
- Cost Control
- HR & Administration
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Number Of Dependants
4
Personal Information
- Total Experience: Over 3 decades in FMCG, Personal Care, Consumer Electronics, and Retail industries.
- Passport Number: A15718026
- Title: TOP MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
- Date of Birth: 11/29/65
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Driving License: Kuwait, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Transferable work visa 18 Kuwait
Timeline
Group Business Director - GCC
Kenan Holding Group
09.2017 - Current
Group Business Director - GCC
Ibrahim & Abdulla Al Matrood Food & Beverages Group
04.2014 - 07.2017
Chief Executive Officer
Al- Jazira International Group
12.2007 - 02.2014
Sales & Marketing Director – Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Bahrain & Qatar
Petra Food Manufacturing Company
07.2005 - 11.2007
FMCG & Personal care Business Unit Manager - Kuwait
MADI International Group
02.2003 - 06.2005
General Manager – Egypt, North Africa
Johnson & Johnson
03.1996 - 01.2003
Senior Sales Manager
Sara Corporation
08.1989 - 01.1996
Area Sales Manager
Nestle
01.1986 - 06.1989
Certificate Courses - International Finance Management, Business Development Strategies, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Modern Marketing Strategy, Business Planning & ROI, Control & Audit Operation Standards, Fundamentals of Senior Management, Fund Management, Integrated Management system internal audit, QMS9001 Iead audit, Strategic finance planning, Principles of risk management
American University (AUC)
Master degree - chemistry of manufacturing industry
alex university
Bachelor’s - science (Special Chemistry)
Zagazig University
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