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Mohammad Al-Safadi

Mohammad Al-Safadi

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Business Transformation Executive with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience driving organizational growth, operational excellence, manufacturing performance, and commercial success across Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

A results-oriented executive recognized for establishing businesses from the ground up, leading large-scale organizational transformation, developing manufacturing operations, and delivering sustainable profitability across complex business environments.

Demonstrated success in building high-performing organizations, managing revenues of up to SAR 75 Million, leading multidisciplinary teams exceeding 160 employees, and executing strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to create scalable organizations, optimize business performance, and deliver long-term value for shareholders, customers, and employees.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

General Manager

LaScala Furniture Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - Current

Luxury Furniture Manufacturing | Turnkey Projects | Interior Solutions

Executive Overview

Appointed to establish and lead a luxury furniture manufacturing and project-based organization from inception, assuming full responsibility for strategic planning, commercial growth, manufacturing, operations, procurement, finance, project execution, and organizational development.

Built the company from the ground up by creating the organizational structure, operational framework, commercial strategy, and high-performance culture required to position the business as a premium provider of luxury furniture and turnkey interior solutions across Saudi Arabia.

Key Achievements

•⁠ ⁠Successfully established the company from startup into a fully operational manufacturing and project organization.

•⁠ ⁠Recruited, developed and led a multidisciplinary workforce of approximately 50 employees.

•⁠ ⁠Expanded market presence through business development initiatives and strategic partnerships.

•⁠ ⁠Delivered high-end residential, hospitality, commercial and bespoke interior projects while maintaining world-class quality standards.

•⁠ ⁠Directed manufacturing, procurement, logistics, commercial operations and project execution under one integrated business strategy.

•⁠ ⁠Introduced KPI-driven performance management systems to improve operational visibility and accountability.

•⁠ ⁠Improved profitability through disciplined budgeting, supplier negotiations and operational optimization.

•⁠ ⁠Built long-term relationships with consultants, architects, developers, contractors and strategic suppliers.

•⁠ ⁠Created new revenue streams through market expansion and customer portfolio development.

•⁠ ⁠Led continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced productivity, quality and customer satisfaction.

General Manager

Razin Furniture Company | Al-Rashid Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2017 - 01.2022

Executive Overview

Promoted to lead the company’s strategic transformation with full accountability for overall business performance, manufacturing, projects, finance, commercial operations, procurement, logistics and organizational development.

Key Achievements

•⁠ ⁠Successfully transformed the company from a traditional retail furniture business into a project-focused organization serving government, hospitality and commercial sectors.

•⁠ ⁠Led the planning, establishment and successful launch of a large-scale manufacturing facility supporting long-term business growth.

•⁠ ⁠Managed annual revenues reaching SAR 75 Million.

•⁠ ⁠Led more than 160 employees across manufacturing, projects, finance, HR, logistics, procurement and commercial operations.

•⁠ ⁠Developed long-term business strategies that strengthened profitability and market position.

•⁠ ⁠Expanded government and private sector project portfolios.

•⁠ ⁠Improved operational efficiency through restructuring, process optimization and cost control initiatives.

•⁠ ⁠Established KPI reporting systems supporting executive decision-making.

•⁠ ⁠Built strategic relationships with developers, consultants, architects, contractors and suppliers.

•⁠ ⁠Developed a performance-driven organizational culture focused on accountability and operational excellence.

Operations Director

Razin Furniture Company | Al-Rashid Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2013 - 07.2017

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

•⁠ ⁠Directed company-wide operations covering manufacturing, retail, projects, logistics, HR, finance and procurement.

•⁠ ⁠Improved operational efficiency through standardized business processes and KPI implementation.

•⁠ ⁠Managed company budgets and operational planning.

•⁠ ⁠Oversaw execution of major government and hospitality projects.

•⁠ ⁠Enhanced coordination between commercial, manufacturing and support functions.

•⁠ ⁠Reduced operational costs through process improvements and resource optimization.

•⁠ ⁠Supported executive leadership in strategic planning and organizational development.

Sales & Marketing Manager

Razin Furniture Company | Al-Rashid Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2010 - 10.2013

Key Achievements

•⁠ ⁠Led B2B and B2C commercial operations across Saudi Arabia.

•⁠ ⁠Managed nationwide showroom operations.

•⁠ ⁠Expanded relationships with consultants, developers and contractors.

•⁠ ⁠Increased sales through structured commercial strategies.

•⁠ ⁠Developed sales teams and performance measurement systems.

•⁠ ⁠Designed pricing strategies aligned with profitability objectives.

Sales & Marketing Consultant

Sama Jordan Real Estate Development
Amman, Jordan
11.2007 - 05.2010

Developed marketing strategies, supported sales operations, conducted market analysis and managed customer relationships for large-scale real estate developments.

Marketing Officer

Al Thuraya Academy
Amman, Jordan
03.2009 - 12.2009

Managed marketing campaigns and promotional activities while strengthening partnerships and customer engagement.

Sales & Marketing Engineer

Al Ikha’a Building Materials
Amman, Jordan
10.2005 - 11.2007

Started professional career in sales, customer relationship management and market development within the building materials industry.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
Amman
/2005 - /2007

Project Management Professional PMP -

Riyadh Academy
Riyadh
/2014 -

Bachelor of Agriculture Engineering -

The University of Jordan
Amman
/2001 - /2005

Skills

    ⁠ ⁠20 Years of Executive Leadership
    ⁠ ⁠15 Years in Saudi Arabia
    ⁠ ⁠Managed Businesses Generating up to SAR 75 Million Annually
    ⁠ ⁠Led Organizations of 160 Employees
    ⁠ ⁠Established Businesses from Startup
    ⁠ ⁠Transformed Retail Organizations into Project-Based Businesses
    ⁠ ⁠Established Large-Scale Manufacturing Operations
    ⁠ ⁠Delivered Government, Hospitality, Commercial & Luxury Residential Projects
    ⁠ ⁠MBA PMP Certified
    ⁠ ⁠Odoo ERP

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

General Management • Business Transformation • Strategic Planning • P&L Management • Manufacturing Operations • Business Development • Commercial Strategy • Project Management • Procurement • Supply Chain • Operational Excellence • Budgeting & Financial Management • Organizational Development • Change Management • Performance Management • Executive Leadership • Team Building • Customer Experience • Continuous Improvement

Timeline

General Manager

LaScala Furniture Company
01.2022 - Current

General Manager

Razin Furniture Company | Al-Rashid Group
07.2017 - 01.2022

Operations Director

Razin Furniture Company | Al-Rashid Group
10.2013 - 07.2017

Sales & Marketing Manager

Razin Furniture Company | Al-Rashid Group
07.2010 - 10.2013

Marketing Officer

Al Thuraya Academy
03.2009 - 12.2009

Sales & Marketing Consultant

Sama Jordan Real Estate Development
11.2007 - 05.2010

Sales & Marketing Engineer

Al Ikha’a Building Materials
10.2005 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Agriculture Engineering -

The University of Jordan
/2001 - /2005

Project Management Professional PMP -

Riyadh Academy
/2014 -

Master of Business Administration - MBA

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
/2005 - /2007
Mohammad Al-Safadi