Zaid Granduke

•As Managing Director of Safeguarding for JJIF, I led comprehensive safeguarding policy development.

•Implemented policies that protect athletes at all levels of competition.

•Co-authored the JJIF Safeguarding Policies, ensuring athlete safety at events.

•Embedded safeguarding principles into local, regional, and international competitions.

•Led multinational teams in collaboration with key organizations for athlete protection.

•Worked with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), World Games, and IOC on safeguarding.

•Focused on mitigating risks of abuse and ensuring ethical conduct at sports events.

•Advocated for athlete welfare across global sporting events and competitions.

•Committed to building a safe, sustainable sports culture through athlete wellbeing.

•Oversaw crisis response management, empowering stakeholders to prioritize safety.


Key Highlights:

•Co-authored and led the implementation of JJIF Safeguarding Policies.

•Ensured safeguarding at local, regional, and international sporting events.

•Managed multinational teams collaborating with OCA, World Games, and IOC.

•Champion of athlete safety and wellbeing as core to sports development.

•Focused on ethical governance and sustainable practices in athlete protection.

•Five Rings Company is a dynamic and innovative sports event company.

•We are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences in the world of sports.

•Passionate about sports, we focus on meticulous planning and execution.

•Our goal is to deliver unforgettable events that inspire athletes and spectators.

•We strive to engage audiences and leave a lasting impact on the sports industry.

•Every event is designed to push boundaries and elevate sports experiences.

•Knights Martial Arts is built on a passion for excellence in sport and martial arts.

•We aim to transform the perception of martial arts into a daily essential practice.

•Our focus is on helping you perform at the highest physical and mental standards.

•We teach you to handle pressure while maintaining calm control over your reactions.

•Our dojo is a second home for both us and our clients, fostering a supportive community.

•With our knowledge and experience, we guide you to become the best version of yourself.

•It's not just about physical appearance but also improving how you think and move.

•We promote a successful lifestyle that helps you achieve your personal and professional goals.

• My experience delivering workshops in OVEP and Olympic history has given me the capacity to connect what I have learned in the master's degree program to the targeted audience; additionally, working on the workshop material has added to my skills in generating OVEP-related content.

• Engaged as a key speaker and host for the "Alaa Al-Bessat" on the mat podcast, a pioneering platform discussing a myriad of topics surrounding sports and the sports community, specifically catering to Arabic-speaking audiences.
• Facilitated in-depth conversations and analyses on various sports-related subjects, aiming to enlighten and engage a diverse listener base across the region and the Arabic-speaking world.
• Played a pivotal role in creating unique content that resonates with a substantial audience, contributing to the growing popularity and influence of the podcast in the sports community.
• Leveraged expertise in sports and communication to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of sports culture among listeners, establishing the podcast as a significant source of sports education and discourse in the Arabic-speaking world.

• Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
• Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
• Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across calendars and programs.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.

• As the project's Founder and CEO, I was intimately involved in the event production process, particularly adding specific tools to my arsenal on sports marketing and sponsorship.
• Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.

• My experience at the Desert Force Training Center taught me more about how an organization works and helped me improve my communication abilities. More importantly, it enabled me to observe the impact of risk management and its absence from a business standpoint.
• Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
• Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
• Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.

• Working as a head instructor at Titans Gym was my first job, and it was the foundation for developing my team-building and leadership abilities. I learned how to be a leader; in addition to physical training, I learned how to provide psychological training and inspiration prior to tournaments; this often had a significant impact, and we frequently ended up with numerous Golden and Silver medals. It was also the beginning of a long path of self-determination and inner motivation toward consistently meeting and exceeding goals.
• Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.

• Supervised and monitored daily tasks of subcontractors.
• Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
• Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
• Conducted project site visits to meet with construction staff, evaluate progress and discuss operational issues.