Emad Zaid Kilani
Amman
Summary
Results-driven senior leader with a forward-thinking approach focused on achieving company success and driving competitive growth. Proven track record of building and leading successful teams, effectively managing profitable operations, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Adept at implementing strategic initiatives to drive business performance. Committed to delivering exceptional results through effective leadership, collaboration, and a strong customer-centric mindset.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Horizons
11.2023 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth amongst many portfolios in the health care, aviation, food industries, real estate and pharmaceuticals.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision-making.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
Advisor to Chairman
SAKS
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Advised the Chairman of a family private Office running a portfolio of investments for the partners.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to Chairman and Board members at all times.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive team environment focused on growth and learning.
- Utilized advanced CRM tools to track client interactions efficiently while maintaining detailed records of their individual goals, preferences, and concerns.
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Al Eqbal Real Estate Development Co.
Amman, Amman Governorate
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Established the company to develop the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences in Amman
- Managed the company since inception
- Brought into realization the most luxurious Hotel & Residences in the region
- Recruited a highly qualified team of industry known professionals
- Led the negotiations with the Ritz-Carlton development and legal teams to operate the project which consists of 228 keys and 90 private residences with a total value of $400 million
- Secured a $35 million package of governmental incentives
- Managed the design stage, from concept to final design
- Closely monitoring construction activities to ensure delivery within budget and as per schedule
- Achieved 24% residential bookings while still in land excavation stage
- Established the company to develop the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences in Amman
Chief Executive Officer
Al Maabar Jordan Investments Company
Amman, Amman Governorate
08.2008 - 03.2015
- Reported to the Group CEO in Abu Dhabi
- Set up and managed the company’s strategic operations in Jordan, overseeing the inception, development and progress of its two megaprojects; Marsa Zayed in Aqaba, a US $10 billion investment, and The St. Regis Amman, a US $300 million investment
- Achieved 90% in sales of residential units within one year of sales launch and one and a half years ahead of target
- Generated $8 million above the initial targeted revenue of sales
- Headed the tendering committee that launched, negotiated and awarded construction contracts worth over $500 million for both projects, St Regis Amman and Al Raha Village, Marsa Zayed's first phase
- Negotiated and secured a $96 million loan from the local market
- Delivered Masjid Sheikh Zayed, a land mark for Aqaba within 18 months
- Secured a $ 40 million exemptions package for the company's project in Amman
- Repeatedly achieved and exceeded all KPIs set by the board of directors
- Hosted a number of parliamentary committees explaining and highlighting the importance of the company's projects in Jordan and the positive impact its projects will have on the national economy
Director of Prime Minister’s Executive Office
Prime Ministry, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
12.2007 - 08.2008
- Reported directly to H.E. The Prime Minister of Jordan.
- Established The Executive Office for the first time to look after The Prime Minsiter's portfolios: Economic and Investment, Public Policy, Local Development and International Affairs.
- In charge of high-level coordination between The Royal Hashemite Court and government ministries and institutions, in addition to supervising the implementation of royal initiatives into realization
- The role also involved facilitating mega investments and development projects in the country, among other special assignments and tasks
- Attended Council of Ministers meetings as an observer
Vice President, Investment & Corporate Affairs
Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC)
12.2004 - 11.2007
- Directly responsible for the management of four departments, the key responsibility of this role entailed attracting investments into the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) and encouraging public–private partnership (PPP) as a model for development
- This includes identifying strategic opportunities, leading new project proposals and investments, and working closely with potential investors and other government agencies to achieve ADC’s mission
- Represented the company on a number of boards: Deputy Chairman, Aqaba National Real Estate Projects Company (2006 – 2009), Board Member, Aqaba Airports Company (2006 – 2008), Board Member, Aqaba International Schools Company (2005–2008)
Head of Business Development & Marketing
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA)
08.2003 - 12.2004
- Heading ASEZA’s business development and marketing department, this involved planning, developing and implementing an economic, social and tourism promotion strategy for Aqaba, in addition to identifying new business opportunities and liaising with various investment and community stakeholders
- Presented progress reports to executive leadership, sharing insights on performance metrics and growth indicators.
Senior Automation Engineer
Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), Kazakhstan
02.2003 - 08.2003
- Assigned to a US $1.4 billion Kazakhstan oil and gas project and responsible for leading a 28-team member IT group which serves 13,000 employees across 5 different projects
- The main functions involved managing the accuracy of data inputs
- Indirectly responsible for over 50 data entry operators from various departments
Director of Operations
Yegwa Communications
05.1999 - 12.2002
- Leading the day-to-day operation of the company and supervising several departments including: operations, engineering, sales, accounting, purchasing, shipping and receiving, facilities and IT support
- Key achievements in this position comprised systematic increase of operating performance, reduced costs, increased reliability and improved cycle time which resulted in operational effectiveness, in addition to the management of several networking infrastructure installation projects for some of the largest companies in the Silicon Valley
Staff Supplier Quality Engineer
Nortel Networks
02.1998 - 05.1999
- Dedicated to the Flextronics account as a Supplier Base Engineer, duties involved generating manufacturing procedures in accordance with ISO9000 standards, approving Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), monitoring supplier quality levels, issuing manufacturing deviations as needed, reducing launch and transfer costs and identifying new potential vendors
Manufacturing Product Engineer
Unisys Corporation
05.1997 - 02.1998
- Accountable for a total of eight products, key responsibilities included generating and updating manufacturing instructions, introducing new products, training operators in accordance with ISO9000 standards, monitoring of supplier quality levels and advising corrective actions as needed
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of product components.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CaliforniaProject Management Certification - undefined
Project Certification Group
San Francisco, CaliforniaSkills
Organizational management
Deal Making
Strategic planning
Business development
Ethical leadership
Risk management
Product development and expansion
Boardmemberships
Chairman, The Jordan Shop, 01/06/2022-present
Board member and Chairman of remuneration and benefits committee, MEPS (Middle East Payment Services), 01/01/19-present
Board member and Executive committee member, Thabat Real Estate, 01/01/2023-present
Previously the Vice Chairman, Aqaba National Real Estate Projects
Previously a Board Member, Aqaba International Airports Company
Previously a board member in Aqaba International School by GEMS
Previously a steering committee member of King Hussein Business Park
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Horizons
11.2023 - Current
Advisor to Chairman
SAKS
04.2022 - 10.2023
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Al Eqbal Real Estate Development Co.
01.2016 - 10.2022
Chief Executive Officer
Al Maabar Jordan Investments Company
08.2008 - 03.2015
Director of Prime Minister’s Executive Office
Prime Ministry, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
12.2007 - 08.2008
Vice President, Investment & Corporate Affairs
Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC)
12.2004 - 11.2007
Head of Business Development & Marketing
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA)
08.2003 - 12.2004
Senior Automation Engineer
Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), Kazakhstan
02.2003 - 08.2003
Director of Operations
Yegwa Communications
05.1999 - 12.2002
Staff Supplier Quality Engineer
Nortel Networks
02.1998 - 05.1999
Manufacturing Product Engineer
Unisys Corporation
05.1997 - 02.1998
Project Management Certification - undefined
Project Certification Group
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management
California State University, Fresno
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