Firas Arafat

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ABOUT FIRAS ARAFAT

An accomplished and highly motivated Strategic Planning Leader with a wealth of experience in defining and building innovative and successful corporate strategies and key performance measures, and in working internationally with different cultures and business practices. Charismatic and assertive with natural authority and polished communication skills, a strong, confident leader who interacts effectively across all levels of an organization, and is a trusted advisor to Senior Executives and decision makers. Demonstrating the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, creating a sense of urgency and always meeting critical deadlines, this influential individual will quickly be an asset to any Board of Directors or senior leadership team.Skills- Strategy Development: Highly effective at defining business direction and developing strategic initiatives- Enterprise Risk Management: Strong grasp of best-in-class ERM approaches, tools and practices- Performance Management: Establishes performance measurement matrices, KPI development and tracking- Stakeholder Management: Develops and manages key strategic relationships to meet stakeholders’ needs- Program Management: Proven ability to manage and deliver major programs of complex projects on time- Business Development: Thorough analysis and research to fulfil and exceed due diligence requirements- International Business: Solid understanding of international business, international affairs, & government- Project Management: Leads and influences the development of projects from concept to completion- Business Planning: Utilizes comprehensive management, creative planning & insightful prioritization- Team Leadership: Strong and decisive management and development of cross functional teams - Problem Solving: Superior analytical, problem-solving, strategic, creative and critical thinking skills - Bilingual: Fluent in both written and spoken Arabic and English