Industrialist Professional in Engineering Leadership BEME, CCP, CSSBB, PMOC, EFQM, IDCXS
Industrialist visionary and achiever in Manufacturing & Engineering Leadership, Hadi brings along more than 15 years of industrial expertise in the fields of project controls management, lean manufacturing, operations technology management and digital experience business services, CX/UX, SCM, KHM, ERP/MRP, TQM, EVMS and solution systems.
Acquiring and developing new business while focusing on projects execution.
From setting up turn-key plants for production, developing environmental-friendly products and equipment ready for market penetration, to leading know-how charged with KM Practice; conducting research & technology transfer with Earned Value Management in strategic and global initiatives of Green Projects in the FMCG, Facade Construction, Oil & Gas, Water, Municipal and Industrial sectors;
Hadi has accomplished global turn-key manufacturing projects in USA, KSA, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt and Lebanon, while managing a global team positioned in Europe, USA, China, Middle-East and the GCC;
XQM-Design&Digital Experience (Innovation & the Future)
Government of Dubai (prv)
Since March 2015
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Innovation and the Future
Provide business improvement guidance in areas of Water & Power sector, assist organizational establishment and approval of processes to optimize corporate governance and compliance management.
Business Processes Management Re-engineering;
DTMC (Dubai Model), DQA (Dubai Quality Award) and DGEP/4G government projects for Business Excellence.
Business Project Development - Mega Projects: Oil & Gas, Transport, Infrastructure
Strategic Procurement Consultancy
Construction PMC on Façade, Curtain Wall, Aluminum, Glass and building envelopes projects
Global Performance Monitoring (Coaching, Assistance, Assessment)
Composites Structures & Formulation
Focus on: Industrial Oil and Gas Pipe Manufacturing; MRO Support and Audit Plant and Equipment Construction; Projects development advisory; Industrial Operational Structures; Pipe and Fittings Manufacturing; FMCG Plants Construction; Facade Structure Projects; Strategic Supply Chain Management;
Country Manager GCC & MENA
ARES Project Management (Applied Research and Engineering Sciences)
October 2011
to May 2013
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
ARES Corporation is one of the foremost Engineering, Project Management, Reliability and Mission Assurance, IT Architecture and Security, and Software Solutions companies in the United States. Integrating unique, industry-leading quantitative risk management methodologies into every project to provide superior-quality products and services, on time and within budget. ARES focuses on solving industry’s most complex technical challenges in the key areas of nuclear, clean technology, space, and defense.
Project Management Controls business in GCC & Middle East;
CRM and Channel Partners Management; Acquiring and developing new business while focusing on projects execution.
Marketing Strategy Mix (Software & Technology Market) *Maintain Business Intelligence progress; *Assess engagement risks; *Actively Lead new engagement teams;
Achieve record start-up pipeline of 5X clients; *Organize and lead the sales funnel *Initiate proposal detailed strategies *Develop and maintain key client contacts *Prepare and participate in public presentations *Conduct cloud presentations via Cisco/Webex
Cost Controls: *Implementation & roll-out of Oil & Gas, Transportation and EPC projects; *PMI/AACEI Certified Cost Controls Training sessions; *Troubleshooting and complex technical support;
Operations: *Contracting for Capital Project Management *Cash flow and Budget management *Administration and Coaching
---Focus on: Industrial and Oil & Gas projects; Energy & Power (Nuclear, Electrical & Water) Transportation construction projects (Railways, Airports) Defense & Security
VP Regional Affairs (Non-Profit)
AACEI (Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering Int'l)
Since June 2012
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering Int'l
Responsible for the AACEI regional affairs between the UAE head quarter and the rest of the GCC region:
--- Manage relations development for technology exchange;
--- Participate in Project Management technical presentations and conferences;
--- Consultant in Project Management solutions;
Focus on:
Engineering cost controls;
EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems;
Oil and Gas and construction projects;
SVP & Director of Research & Developments
Future Pipe Group
February 2010
to October 2011
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Future Pipe Industries is a global leader in the large diameter fiberglass pipe industry, developing, manufacturing and supplying pipe systems to a broad range of markets around the world in the sectors of Oil and Gas, Water Distribution, Infrastructure & Municipal, Marine, Industrial, Petrochemicals, Desalination & Power; with over 4000 employees and 17 plants around the globe.
With the global changes in requirements and challenging specifications, we had to upbeat the pace of innovation, not only for environment friendly products but cost effective too. It was a challenging task to alter the existing designs as far as composition, content and process aiming at cost reduction of 30% in material of pipe composition. Using APQP methodologies we transitioned from a divergent brainstorming to convergent design milestones leading to cost-effective designs in pipe and equipment.
Strategic positioning for new developed products;
High profile 6th Generation R&D for environment-friendly products;
Conducting innovation presentations;
Assessing new developments with institutes and university bodies;
Formation of FPi-FR (Future Research Unit);
Developing group structure & governance;
Setting ground rules of Quality engagement;
Developing APQP methodologies;
Group operational OHSE compliance and audit;
Conduct group Operational Audits;
Participate in the Executive Forum for Technology Development
Scope:
Head the Technology division innovation structure;
Networking and Strategic Research Alliances;
Strategic positioning for new developed products;
High profile 6th Generation R&D for environment-friendly products;
Formation of FPi-FR (Future Research Unit) ISO9001:2008 certified;
Group operational OHSE compliance and audit;
Certifications and QA;
Focus:
Positioning the industry as a front-runner in the pipe manufacturing systems in water and energy sectors:
Green product development
Cost effective solutions with lean production process implementations
Product innovation with improvement on product material compositions
Market penetration strategies with a targeted high pressure pipe products
Sponsoring university research activities for engineering studies in pipe systems performance
Future Pipe Industries is a global leader in the large diameter fiberglass pipe industry, developing, manufacturing and supplying pipe systems to a broad range of markets around the world in the sectors of Oil & Gas, Water Distribution, Infrastructure & Municipal, Marine, Industrial, Petrochemicals, Desalination & Power; with over 4000 employees and 17 plants around the globe.
When the group evolutioned into three sections: Sales, SCM, Global Manufacturing Office, TED had to be formed as the key player into standardization of optimized processes, control over outputs and quality products with governance rules and compliance measures. All three divisions of TED (equipment, product and know-how) were created in that respect working together in perfect synergy.
Lead the group’s Technology & Engineering Developments body from a technology transfer perspective to cater the expansion strategy of plants around the globe;
Prepare the Technology body to represent the Company in IPO:
Assessment an calibration of the risks involved in expansion strategies
Develop the business procedures, processes and work instructions
Review and structure the technology governance principles
Implement the security levels over DMS systems
Evolution Renaissance group Matrix restructuring foundations;
Lead the Think Teams group for ASIA market and strategic re-positioning:
Develop market penetration strategies
Assess and propose expansion with new product feasibility for Oil & Gas markets
Conduct market research and risk analysis for the emerging piping industry
Responsible for the group supply & procurement of technology Other direct responsibilities: HR, Central Procurement, Central Technical Support, Central Audit;
Scope:
Responsible for the group's 17 plants technology with a team of 49 engineers and technicians worldwide;
President's office forum member for assistance on strategic technology initiatives;
Head the technology transfer policy and implementation across the group;
Group technology audits (USA, KSA, Oman, Egypt, Qatar, Abu Dhabi & Dubai);
Group document management and security setup and control;
Group pipe product design authorization on final developments;
Establishing and running the group's Central Procurement for equipment and tooling supply;
Prepare the Technology body to represent the Company in IPO preparations;
Evolution Renaissance: group Matrix restructuring foundations;
Lead the Think Teams group for ASIA Pacific market and strategic re-positioning;
Know-how management;
Central audits for compliance and governance;
Direct Human Resource selection and leadership building;
Familiarity with key international standards such as ASTM, API, AWWA, ISO14692 and ShellDEP-31.40.10.19;
Forum member for the ISO 14692 update;
Saudi Arabia: Product and equipment support for the $17 Million contract with Marafiq project in Saudi Arabia, the Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP) at Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The projects provides approximately 30km of Fiberstrong and Wavistrong pipe systems, with a diameter ranging from 25mm to 2000mm. The pipe systems was used for potable water distribution and both industrial and residential waste water distribution and treatment.
Saudi Arabia: Main Oil&Gas project was in the installation of the Yellow Box ® fiberglass pipeline at Saudi Aramco’s Hawtah field. The pilot project was for 250 meters fiber glass pipe for installation above and below ground. The pipeline ran for a year, after which it was approved for the high pressure applications. Hence got the approval as vendor and supplier to Saudi Aramco for low and medium pressure fiberglass pipes systems, and upon successful completion of this project.
Qatar:Equipment and product upgrades for the $138 Million contract with Ras Laffan Project in Qatar; for supply of fiberglass pipes and fittings for Phase 2, category II, of the project to expand the seawater cooling facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City, in Qatar. Technical support for the delivery of approximately 176,000 meters of fiberglass pipes. or equivalent to one third the length of Qatar’s coastline. The pipe systems were used for above and below ground seawater cooling lines, fire water and chlorination.
UAE: Commissioning the HDPE 630mm 1000kg/hr extrusion line to cover applications including water main schemes, potable water house connections, sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, drainage systems, laboratories, industrial process lines, agricultural piping, irrigation and many other public utilities.
Designing the extended 18m long hydro-testing and production machines for large diameter fiberglass pipes
Manufacturing of the new and improved 6# continuous winding machines of 3m diameter complete production lines for the KSA, Abu Dhabi, Egypt and Lebanon plants where the large diameter pipes were required for transmission projects
Designing the high-pressure oil & gas mega-production lines conversion in Qatar, Oman, KSA, Egypt, Europe and UAE
Re-engineering and Manufacturing of 3# large hydro-testers (4m diameter)
UAE: Speed-manufacture of 3# complete GRP pipe production lines for Dubai and Abu Dhabi plants
UAE: Product and equipment and project support for the Dubai World Central airport which was under construction.
Future Pipe Industries is a global leader in the large diameter fiberglass pipe industry, developing, manufacturing and supplying pipe systems to a broad range of markets around the world in the sectors of Oil & Gas, Water Distribution, Infrastructure & Municipal, Marine, Industrial, Petrochemicals, Desalination & Power; with over 4000 employees and 17 plants around the globe.
Key focus was in completing the plants expansion construction projects while keeping in mind the future of center of technology in the group.
Technology center of excellence setup
Setting the road and guidelines for the future 6th Generation R&D plan
Product Development
Equipment and machine development
Expanding production capacity to cater the UAE and GCC needs for pipe supply to the water and municipal sectors: Two Fiber-Cement production lines FC6&FC7 with 5m and 3m length sizes
Expanding production capacity in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and KSA in fiberglass pipe supply by manufacturing of Oil & Gas High Pressure Fiberglass Pipe Production Lines: YBMS (Yellow Box Multi-Spindle) and YB750 (Yellow Box large diameter) the unique and only in the world at times. Scope: R&D design, manufacturing and know-how set-up.
Devising a review in pipe design basis contributing to a pipe cost reduction program of 15-20% on dhs/kg pipe material
Designing and installing two main lines of SDWM epoxy side winder lines with small range up to 225mm for the UAE, Abu Dhabi production plant
Vice President
Future Plastrex LLC
January 2006
to January 2008
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Fiberglass Equipment design and manufacturing
Industrial process optimization and re-engineering
Building the Dubai Fiber-Cement Plant (New 3M-II- & 5M-III- turn key pipe production plants)
Building new GRP/GRE production plants in Qatar
Designing and manufacturing the two High Pressure production lines: Yellow Box multi-spindle manufacturing production line for the USA, Mississippi plant
Designing and building a new Yellow Box high pressure large diameter 30 inch threaded technology pipes for the USA, Mississippi plant
Designing and manufacturing the Small diameter filament winding complementary line for the KSA, Dammam plant
Designing and building the Aramco Fittings Testing Facility for the KSA plant, aiming at complying with the ISO14692 long term tests
Designing and building a High Pressure Multi-Cell Testing Facility (TUV Certified) for the UAE, Abu Dhabi plant
General Manager
Future Pipe Group
January 2006
to December 2006
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Designing the future structure for Technology Center of Excellence
Bringing the group expertise together and integrating the equipment and product experts in harmony with further leadership career development
General Manager
Future Plastrex LLC
January 2003
to December 2005
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Equipment design and manufacturing industry with key products like vessels, filament winders, curing ovens, continuous and discontinuous lines, established in France and re-established in Dubai, UAE.
Responsible for the group equipment and plant manufacturing
Greenfield expansion projects in KSA, Egypt, USA, Qatar and Oman
Establishing Plastrex LLC team and structure in Dubai after closure of the France division
$35M value projects as:
Equipment and HR support for establishing the new Mississippi plant
Machine manufacturing, plant development and improvement for Oman GRE pipe plant
Glass Reinforced Epoxy production lines (2#) for Oman new plant inauguration: Fittings Machines (Flange, Elbow, Tees…)
New 4000mm project support: CNC Drilling, Calibration, Grooving & Shaving machines for the KSA plant
Continuous, Discontinuous, Spoolable, and Coiled Tubing
Expert
Oil & Gas High Pressure and Downhole Piping
Expert
Pulp, Paper, Tissue and Plastic FMCG industries
Advanced
PVC, uPVC and HDPE pipe systems
Advanced
Lean Six-Sigma Manufacturing
Expert
EFQM/RADAR Methodology
CRM/SalesForce Funnel Management
Expert
PRISMG2
Expert
MRP Manufacturing Modes
Expert
✶ FOCUS EXPERTISE:
Industry Manufacturing Management Set-up & Operation
Expert
Innovative Technology and Know-How Set-up & Roll-out
Expert
Industrial Construction Projects Management
Expert
EPIC: Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning
Advanced
Projects & Cost Controls Leadership and Management
Expert
Research & Development (Pipe Products & Equipment)
Expert
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Consultancy
Expert
Group Development & Strategic Initiatives
2012-present -S&M penetration to GCC & ME, strategy and implementation; -Lead the construction projects enlightening initiative in Qatar’s World Petroleum Conference (WPC); -Lead the energy construction projects initiative in Abu Dhabi’s World Future Energy Summit (WFES); -Lead the Dubai’s forum about Projects Cost Controls Management (AACEI); -Lead the Security & Projects initiative in Dubai’s Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX);
2010-2011 *Decentralization & Restructure Strategy of all operating units; *Qualifying KSA plant for API standard certification;
2009-2010 *Conversion Strategy: Repositioning the FPI group as a key oil & gas player; *Think-Teams initiative;
2004-2008 *IPO technical draft preparations *Bell Leadership Executive Training, Job Redesign & Match Culture *Evolution change management initiatives 2004-2007 *Qualifying the Wavistrong_H2O product for water usage;
-Global restructuring & re-alignment (from COE to GSM, SCM, GMO, TED, EMF) -FPI Public Offering (Future Pipe Industries P.J.S.C.), -Baan-Now ERP system implementation & audit
Organizational Tasks
In 1998, I’ve setup up and implemented the ERP system at the manufacturing level (MRP)
I have participated in 2005 in the Family Business Success Forum (Mina Salam, Dubai UAE) for further change in the management structure
In 2002, I have traveled to India, China and Thailand to establish offices and commercial reviews for expansion and procurement and later to USA for expansion activities
In 2006, I have been part of decision makers on the Job Design content and principles for salary structure and grading using the Hay method which I mastered by getting certified. Leadership coaching extended also to train and to coach my staff using the Covey and Bell methods
In 2009 I have started the Job Redesign project for my unit and was a member of the COO chairing committee, and later a member of the Strategic Planning Think Team for resolution of the economic crisis at times
In 2010, parted in the new externally focused strategy aiming at integrating the customer needs that led to a new Sector Type structure (O&G, Industrial and Water)
In 2011-2013, green-field set-up of Projects Services US based company in the Middle-East/GCC
In 2014: -Lead the certification of a contracting group for ISO following a change management strategy; -Accomplished a lean-manufacturing production line process for aluminum processing;
Achievements in R&D - [2007 - 2014]
2010: initiated two patents for high profile fiberglass pipe process innovations
2014: Spearheaded and set-up a design solution team to resolve design issues for a double-laminated-onyx structure in the Cultural Center project in Kuwait. Resulting solution ended in 30% savings while maintaining the overall architectural intent.
2011 ($5 Mil, pure product related) Initiation of two parallel cost reduction and innovative projects; one of them with a new competitive pipe system in nature with patent on innovation; Product delivery and achievement: *30% cost savings on manufacturing cost & design; *40% increase in mechanical strength; *green products and environmental friendly: BPA and emission free;
Projects amounting to $75Million focus on developing new products for the water market, new piping systems for high pressure applications with larger diameters, new resin formulations for higher temperatures…
A CCP is an experienced practitioner with advanced knowledge and technical expertise to apply the broad principles and best practices of Total Cost Management (TCM) in the planning, execution and management of any organizational project or program. CCPs also demonstrate the ability to research and communicate aspects of TCM principles and practices to all levels of project or program stakeholders, both internally and externally.
CCP certification was established in 1976 and is independently accredited by the Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) since 2000.
AACE Certification distinguishes cost and management professionals who have the knowledge and skills to impact the bottom line.
Certified Green Project Manager, GPM®
GPMG
April 2013
to June 2013
Corporate Social Responsibility is playing an increasingly large role in how consumers, stakeholders, employees, and competitors view organizations and the demand for skilled project managers that can apply sustainable methods to projects is in high demand.
Organizations need to be assured the individuals that manage their projects can integrate methods to achieve sustainability goals and still achieve project specific objectives. Project Managers need credentials that validate their proficiency with these specialized qualities.
The GPM® Certification track for project and program managers provides the roadmap for professionals to learn, apply, and validate mastery of sustainability based project methods to meet these demands.
CIPM
AAPM
June 2014
to January 2015
The knowledge elements are based on the International Project Management Guide, which sets out the key topics and factors of success for the implementation of projects in an international environment.
PMOC®
Project Management Office - ALLPMO
June 2012
to October 2012
Project Management Office Certification (PMOC) : -Recognizing ROI opportunities; -Identifying threats to project delivery; -Behavior Management Techniques -Project Throughput -Defining & Implement a PMO -Gaining value from a PMO
MPM ® Master in Project Management
American Academy of Project Management ®
January 2011
to September 2012
The MPM ™ is the world's premier graduate masters certification for project managers. This credential is for college educated professionals who manage teams, departments, and employees. This designation is a project management certification designed for senior project managers and project directors. This is the Graduate Gold Standard of Project Management.
Six SIgma Green Belt
Motorola University
September 2005
to October 2005
CNC Numerical Controls
Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Polytechnic
April 1997
to June 1997
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System Audit
BSI Management Systems
April 2004
ISO 14001:2004 Internal System Audit
BSI management Systems
February 2005
Salary Structures & Variable Pay Schemes
Raftery & Associates UK, IIR Dubai
November 2005
to December 2005
Advanced Communication Skills & Leadership Skills
Bell Leadership Institute
February 2010
Leadership Profile Selection and Job Redesign
Bell Leadership Institute
December 2008
Finance Management
MERCURI International
November 1997
to December 1997
General Management
MERCURI International
March 1997
to August 1997
Senior Management
MERCURI International
January 1998
to February 1998
Finance Management
Progress Management Consultants
November 2002
ISO 9001:2000 Awareness
BSI management System
July 2003
Hay JE (Job Evaluation & Assessment)
Hay Group
March 2006
Top Executive Training (Effective Meetings & Communications
INSEAD
November 2007
to December 2007
One-to-One Executive Leadership Coaching
Bell Leadership Institute
June 2009
7 Failings of Really Useless Leaders: coaching sessions
Steven Sonsino
September 2009
Cost Engineering Management
MTI, government certified
November 2011
to January 2012
PRISMG2 Project Management System Professional Certificate
Ares Corporation
April 2012
to July 2012
PRISMG2 Cost Controls Management System Professional Certificate
Ares Corporation
September 2012
Interests
Self Improvement
Six Sigma manufacturing
Organizational Development
Change Management
Strategic Restructuring
Professional Networking
NLP
Affiliations
Board Member and Vice President of Regional Affairs in the AACEI (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering Int'l)
Member of the PMI (Project Management Institute)
Member of the CPM (Cost & Project Management Association)
Member of the ACGTA (Association of Certified Green Technology Auditors)
Member of the GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group Council)
Member of the OEA (Order of Engineers and Architects)
Member of IDA (International Desalination Association)
Member of the HBR (Harvard Business Review) Advisory Council
Member of the GPM (Green Project Management Global)