ABOUT ME

Distinguished visionary offering a 20+ year career driving significant double-digit and profitable growth for multi-million-dollar firms in GCC, Jordan and Egypt even in the face of challenging and volatile economies. Guide teams of up to 2000 and annual revenues of more than U.S. $200 million, recognized as an inspirational team-builder who motivates staff to attain peak performance. Progressive advancement directly linked to attainment of key business goals, expert at articulating and implementing change while gaining consensus from parties with different agendas. Analytical with sharp problem-solving capabilities and negotiations savvy. Download My Resume

Distinguished visionary offering a 20+ year career driving significant double-digit and profitable growth for multi-million-dollar firms in GCC, Jordan and Egypt even in the face of challenging and volatile economies. Guide teams of up to 2000 and annual revenues of more than U.S. $200 million, recognized as an inspirational team-builder who motivates staff to attain peak performance. Progressive advancement directly linked to attainment of key business goals, expert at articulating and implementing change while gaining consensus from parties with different agendas. Analytical with sharp problem-solving capabilities and negotiations savvy. Download My CV

PERSONAL DATA

Name Dr. Ali Kamel Hammoud
Date Of Birth 11/10/1979
Nationality American/Lebanese
Books Published Time Mastery in The Age Of Distraction
E-mail Alihammoud979@hotmail.com
Linkedin Account Dr. Ali Hammoud | LinkedIn
Website https://alihammoud.me/
Address Kuwait City, KU, 4750

WORK HISTORY

2018 Jan - Current

CEO and Managing Partner

KAI PILLARS For Strategic & Development Consulting Co. W.L.L ( Kuwait)

www.kaipillars.com

Hammoud Consultancy L.L.C (USA)

www.hammoudconsultancy.com
  1. Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
  2. Managed more than 10 client business projects in 2020
  3. Evaluated situations and delivered targeted solutions using various tools and resources s
  4. Developed complete business plans and operational strategies for new and existing business
  5. Organized and oversaw solid business portfolio bringing in 85% of revenue objective in 3 years
  6. Devised strategies to improve organization efficiency and optimize group management

2003 May - 2024 Mar

CEO

Midas Trading K.S.C.C., Kuwait, Kuwait

  1. Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
  2. Monitored use of best practices at levels and implemented corrective actions to bring employees into compliance.
  3. Spearheaded product line diversification to achieve 20% increase in revenue and penetrate wider markets.
  4. Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
  5. Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  6. Improved business profits by 30% through strategic updates to processes, procedures and team makeup.
  7. Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  8. Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations.
  9. Met dynamic needs by keeping internal systems scalable and highly responsive.
  10. Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
  11. Oversaw large-scale staff recruitment and development initiatives to keep workforce skilled and effective.
  12. Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  13. Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.

EDUCATION

2019 May – 2022 Nov

DBA: Business Administration

SBS - SWISS BUSINESS SCHOOL - SWITZERLAND

2019 May - 2020 Dec

MOAR: MASTER OF APPLIED BUSINESS RESEARCH

SBS - SWISS BUSINESS SCHOOL - SWITZERLAND

2005 Sept – 2008 Jul

MBA: Business Administration

KUWAIT UNIVERSITY - KUWAIT

1998 Sept – 2002 Jun

BBA: FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

LEBANESE UNIVERSITY - BEIRUT

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

  1. "Training of Trainers TOT Training Diploma, Grade: Excellent", awarded by "American Institute of Professional Studies" (DEC-2022, Jan 2023)

  2. "KFAS Program - Managing Business in Challenging Times” training program organized and delivered by HEC Paris in Qatar, held online in Kuwait (September-October, 2020).

  3. "KFAS Applying Neuroscience For Strategic Growth" Program, Training program by University Of California - Los Angeles (The John E. Anderson Graduate School Of Management), held in Kuwait (8-10, Oct 2018).

  4. "Diploma in Leadership & Management" Grade : Distinction, Awarded by Shawacademy (Jan 21, 2018).

  5. "Digital Marketing: Customer engagement, Social media, Planning & Analytics", 3 months of extensive online training course by Emeritus Institute Of Management in collaboration with Columbia Business School (Jun-Sept 2017).

  6. "ICA Advanced Certificate in Risk & Business Compliance", Training program and certification by International Compliance Association in alliance Manchester Business School, Registration # 000234367 (Jun 2017).

  7. "Decision-Making Strategies Under Risk & Uncertainty"Training course (May, 2016 by Harvard Kennedy School – Executive Education.

  8. "IFRS Diploma Program" held in Kuwait (2008-2009) by Ernst & Young.

INTERESTS

  1. Cryptocurrency
  2. Metaverse

HOBBIES

Reading has changed my life, and for that i want to start writing and change other people's lives. Cooking has a different story that i will tell one day after opening my own restaurant.

LANGUAGE KNOWN

  1. Arabic
  2. English
  3. French
  1. EXCELLENT
  2. EXCELLENT
  3. GOOD

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Management Consulting
  1. EXCELLENT
  1. Financial leadership
  1. EXCELLENT
  1. Organizational turnaround
  1. EXCELLENT
  1. Complex Problem Solving
  1. EXCELLENT

CERTIFICATIONS, SEMINARS & TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED

  1. "Leading Change In The Age of Digital Transformation", training course by Nevada University (July 25 - Aug 05, 2022).

  2. "Government Innovation and Accelerators Advisor", training course by Nevada Training Center-Dubai (July 12 - 24, 2022).

  3. "Corporate Governance" online training course organized by Abdul Aziz A Sagar Development Center (July 19-21, 2022)

  4. “Management Development Programme on Global Logistics” online training program organized and delivered by Word Trade Center – Mumbai (Jan16, 23, 30 and Feb 6 2021).

  5. “How To Manage and Face Challenges in a Family Business” online training course organized by Abdul Aziz A Sagar Development Center (Dec 6-7, 2020).

  6. “Time Management: Working From Home”, online training course by LinkedIn Learning (01, October 2020).

  7. “Crisis Management” Program, hosted by Kuwait Foundation for the advancement of Sciences on Harvard ManageMentor Platform https://myhbp.org/ (18, July 2020).

  8. “Innovation and Creativity” Program, hosted by Kuwait Foundation for the advancement of Sciences on Harvard ManageMentor Platform https://myhbp.org/ (11, July 2020).

  9. “Change Management” Program, hosted by Kuwait Foundation for the advancement of Sciences on Harvard ManageMentor Platform https://myhbp.org/ (09, July 2020).

  10. “Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract”, online training program by Harvard Law Professor Charles Fried - one of the world’s leading authorities on contract law https://www.edx.org/, 8 weeks with more than 50 hours of study (03, July 2020).

  11. “Stress Management” Program, hosted by Kuwait Foundation for the advancement of Sciences on Harvard ManageMentor Platform https://myhbp.org/ (26, June 2020).

  12. “CHA-CHING 3.0” Financial Breakthrough Seminar that brings together the world’s best speakers and coaches with the aim of building a financially sustainable future for its clients by helping them to find new sources of income, through financial literacy, education and overall empowerment. Speakers of Cha-Ching 3.0 were: The one and only Les Brown, Dr. Ona Brown, John Lee, Kane & Alessia Minkus, Jon Penberthy, and Courtney Smith. The event took place in The Dubai World Trade Centre (28-29, Feb 2020).

  13. “Building Artificial Units for Predication” workshop by Dr. Foad AlKout, an introduction to Machine Learning and data mining, organized by Abdul Aziz A Sagar Development Center (16-19, February 2020).

  14. “GITEX Vertical Conferences”, GITEX Technology Week held In Dubai WTC (06-10, Oct 2019).

  15. “Achieve the Unimaginable” live with Tony Robbins and celebrity guest speakers: Moataz Mashal, Nick Vujicic, Prince Ea and Alicia Keys at the Coca Cola Arena, Dubai (03, September 2019). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZdl-UQhzpc

  16. "Supply Chain Transformation Masterclass"- Build a Smarted Business: A focused session bringing together leading Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing and Logistics experts in the fields of Supply Management and Commerce. It discussed the latest trends and methods to copy with how digital business and globalization is continuously disrupting the way business is conducted in nearly every industry. (Kuwait- June 17, 2019).

  17. "Certificate of Speaking", a high-level speaker training from JT FOXX - the world's #1 Wealth & Business Coach". The workshop "Mega Speaker – Kuwait" took place in Kuwait by JT Foxx and his team who have put together this event so we can learn exactly what we need to do to become a speaker, author or coach (June, 13, 2019).

  18. “Future Blockchain Summit- Second Edition” World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE. It was the region’s biggest and the world’s most anticipated Blockchain festival. It is designed to unleash the immense potential of the revolutionary technology; the event also aims to accelerate global dialogue and attracts some of the biggest names in the industry ( April 2, 3, 2019).

  19. "Take & Give - The Art Of Negotiation" Training course by Mr. Mohammed Al Qahtani (The World Champion of Public Speaking 2015), Kuwait (Dec 21,2018).

  20. "Intelligent Leadership" coaching workshop by John Mattone organized by KFAS in Kuwait (Nov 20,2018). The Mattone Leadership Enneagram Inventory (MLEI) is the same assessment that the late Steve Jobs took which later served as the centrepiece of his coaching work with John Mattone. Mr. Mattone was former coach of Steve Jobs and CEO of PepsiCo Roger Enrico, consulted for more than 250 organizations and coached more than 200 executives, regarded as one of the top three coaching authorities in the world, and recognized by Globalgurus.com, Thinkers50, Forbes, CNN, HR.com, and many others as one of the world's best executive coaches and speakers.

  21. "GITEX Digital Marketing Vertical Day Conference" GITEX Technology Week held In Dubai (Oct, 14-17, 2018).

  22. "The KFAS Symposium on the application of Blockchain Technology" Seminar held in Kuwait (Oct 1, 2018)


  23. "Speak To Inspire" Training course by Mr. Mohammed Al Qahtani (The World Champion of Public Speaking 2015),Kuwait (Sep 28-29, 2018).

  24. "Cryptocurrency Fundamentals: Buy, Sell, and Trade Cryptocurrency Online” Udemy online course by Mr. George Levy - he is an award-winning, certified instructor on Blockchain & Bitcoins (May 20, 2018).

  25. "Future Blockchain Summit" – World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE -It had showcased the potential of blockchain technology across multiple industries including: Real Estate, Transportation, Fintech & Banking, Retail & Digital Commerce, Healthcare, Tourism, Smart Energy, and Urban Planning (May 2& 3, 2018).

  26. "FIve Skills in One Day" Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Motivation, Critical Thinking. Training course by Mr. Curtis Sims, Australian College Of Kuwait (Apr 28, 2018).

  27. "30 Day Challenge to a More Productive & Much Happier You" Udemy online course by Mr. Chris Haroun,he is an award winning MBA Prof, Venture Capitalist, Author, Ivy MBA Grad & Successful Entrepreneur (Apr 20, 2018).

  28. "How To Be a Genius" seminar by keynote speaker Prof. Peter Fisk, a professor of Business & Innovation at ie Business School. The seminar was about how to be a leaderwho sees things differently in order to imagine, develop and implement more inspired strategies for brands, innovation marketing, the event was organized by KFAS in Kuwait (Mar 12, 2018).

  29. "Compliance & Anti Money Laundering", workshop by Mr. William B. Howarth – President of International Compliance Association - organized by AbdulAziz H. Al Sager Development Center (Feb 11, 2018).

  30. "40 Tips on Making a Great Online Course", Udemy online courseby Mr. Chris Haroun, he is an award winning MBA Prof, Venture Capitalist, Author, Ivy MBA Grad & Successful Entrepreneur (Feb 02, 2018).

  31. "How to motivate employees - so that productivity increases" Udemy online course by Mr. Chris Haroun, he is an award winning MBA Prof, Venture Capitalist, Author, Ivy MBA Grad & Successful Entrepreneur (Jan 15, 2018).

  32. "Innovation Around The Box" seminar by keynote speaker Prof. Dave Robertson", he teaches innovation & product development at Wharton Business School of the University Of Pennsylvania". The seminar focused on his book "The Power of Little Ideas", which outlines how great companies surround their current products with complementary innovations that make those products more compelling, useful, and valuable, the event was organized by KFAS in Kuwait (Jan 9, 2018).

  33. "Think Like a Leader" with Brian Tracy Udemy online course, Mr. Tracy has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages (Dec 25, 2017).

  34. "Leading Innovation in Your Organization" seminar by keynote speaker Mr. Claude Legrande, he is the managing partner of Ideation Inc., Co-author of innovative intelligence: The Art and Practice of Leading Sustainable Innovation in Your Organization, and Program Director at the Centre of Excellence in innovation Management at the Schulich Executive Education Centre, The seminar was about how to overcome the challenges behind Implementing innovation and practical steps you can take in your own organization, the event was organized by KFAS in Kuwait (Dec 5, 2017).


  35. "Blockchain & Bitcoins Fundamentals" Udemy online course by Mr. George Levy he is an award-winning, certified instructor on Blockchain & Bitcoins (Dec 1, 2017).

  36. "How to manage by delegating (So You Can Achieve Your Goals)" Udemy online course by Mr. Chris Haroun, he is an award winning MBA Prof, Venture Capitalist, Author, Ivy MBA Grad & Successful Entrepreneur (Nov 28, 2017).

  37. "The Complete Presentation & Public Speaking/Speech course" Udemy online course by Mr. Chris Haroun, he is an award winning MBA Prof, Venture Capitalist, Author, Ivy MBA Grad & Successful Entrepreneur (Nov 25, 2017).

  38. "Digital Disruption" seminar by keynote speaker Mr. Neil Jones, he is a s Senior Affiliate Professor of Strategy at the European institute of Business Administration (INSEAD), The seminar was about to learn how strategic tools can help companies convert a potential threat into an opportunity as industries worldwide are transformed by innovation and evolving digital technologies. The event was organized by KFAS in Kuwait (Nov 21, 2017).

  39. "Institutional and Professional Etiquette", seminar and open discussion by "Etiquette And Protocol Trainer – MrsLatifa Al Loughani (Oct, 24, 2017).

  40. "GITEX Tech Leaders Vertical Day Conference", GITEX Technology Week held in Dubai (Oct, 8-12, 2017).

  41. "GITEX Digital Marketing Vertical Day Conference", GITEX Technology Week held In Dubai (Oct, 8-12, 2017).

  42. "Better and Faster" seminar by keynote speaker Mr. Jeremy Gutsche and his New York Times bestseller book "Better & Faster", he is an award winning innovation expert and author of two bestselling books. The seminar focused on how to fully realize your potential and disruptive innovation opportunities, it was organized by KFAS in Kuwait (Oct 9, 2017).

  43. "FourSight Creative Leadership" Program, hosted by Kuwait Foundation for the advancement of Sciences in Kuwait (Sept, 26-28, 2017).

  44. "Value Added Tax in the view of the legislations in the G.C.C. ", Workshop organized by Talal Abo Ghazaleh Organization(Sept, 18-20, 2017).

  45. "Creative Thinking For Teamwork Communications", Training course by Seattle International For Training & Consulting, (Sep, 10 -14, 2017).

  46. "Kuwait Financial Risk Management" Conference organized by VIGOR Events (1-3 May 2017) - Risk Management Taxonomies –Existing &Evolving Risk Workshop - Risk Culture Building Workshop"Kuwait Financial Risk Management" Conference organized by VIGOR Events (1-3 May 2017).

  47. "Innovation : Critical Thinking & Creative Problem Solving", Training course by Seattle International For Training & Consulting, (Mar, 26 -30, 2017).

  48. "Managing For Success", Seminar by Francesca Gino (Tandon Family Professor Of Business Administration- Harvard Business School, organized by Institue Banking Studies – Kuwait (Dec, 06, 2016).

  49. "How Business Leaders Can Elevate Their Companies", Seminar by Paresh Shah, organized by KFAS (Nov, 15, 2016).

  50. "The Ultimate Competitive Advantage in Business", Seminar by Rohit Bhargava, organized by KFAS (Nov, 14, 2016).

  51. "How To Think Different, Curate Ideas & Predict The Future", Seminar by Rohit Bhargava, organized by KFAS (Nov, 14, 2016).

  52. "Innovative Solutions To Complex Challenges", Training course by Seattle International For Training & Consulting, (Nov, 06 -10, 2016).

  53. "Financial Modeling Course" Training Course held In Kuwait (May-2015) by Al-Aiban & Al Qatami.

  54. "Chartered Financial Manager Certification" awarded Feb 2014, registration #11086, by Chartered Association Of Business Administrators – Canada.

  55. "Financial Modeling in Excel" Training Course held In Kuwait (Jan-2013) by by Ernst & Young.

  56. "ISO 9001:2008" Training Course held In Kuwait (Apr-2009) by Abo Ghazaleh Consulting Group & IP Company.

  57. "Strategic Business Planning & Budgeting Program" held in Kuwait (Jan 2008) by Ernst & Young.

  58. "Credit Analysis For Loans & Facilities" held in Kuwait (Jan-2008) by Talal Abo Ghazaleh Professional Training Group W.L.L.