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Ziad Allam

Summary

Seasoned executive with years of leadership experience across the food & beverage and energy sectors. Currently serving as Deputy Managing Director and Board Member at a prominent food & beverage company, where I oversee strategic growth initiatives, streamline operations, and drive profitability. Proven track record of optimizing production workflows, improving supply chain efficiency, and fostering innovation to expand market presence.

Prior to my current role, I held a high-level executive position at ExxonMobil, where I led global supply chain operations. I spearheaded large-scale logistics, procurement, and distribution strategies during my tenure, delivering cost reductions and enhancing operational resilience. My expertise in managing complex, multinational supply chains in one of the world’s largest energy corporations has equipped me with a unique perspective on operational excellence, risk management, and sustainability.

I bring a strong blend of operational expertise, strategic leadership, and cross-industry experience to drive business growth and deliver long-term value in fast-paced, competitive environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work history

Deputy Managing Director - Board Member

Food Trip For Food Industries
Cairo, Egypt
01.2021 - Current

As Deputy Managing Director, spearheaded business development, optimized production processes, and led cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth and profitability. Demonstrated success in scaling operations, enhancing supply chain efficiencies, and strengthening customer relations. Collaborated closely with the board and executive team to set strategic direction, manage risk, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Adept at leading transformation initiatives, innovation in product offerings, and expanding market share across competitive landscapes.

ExxonMobil Iraq Limited Liaison Manager

ExxonMobil
01.2015
  • Maintaining a strong relationship with Iraqi Government to support West Quran-1 (Basra) Degassing Stations operations
  • Coordinating the negotiations for a 30 years' contract worth 70 Billion USD (EPCF) to develop a new green field in South Iraq, laying the water injection pipe line as a main source for all fields across Iraq and constructing oil export terminal.

ExxonMobil Iraq Limited Supply Chain Manger

ExxonMobil
02.2011
  • Designing a flawless operation and processes for a Iraq overcoming all obstacles and security challenges
  • Managing 3 contracts worth 120M$ with no Safety or Compliance incident
  • Maintained a 100% cost recovery from Iraq Government
  • Flawlessly moving 20K+ shipments cross borders to serve different activities in Basra WQ1 Field

Europe Africa Middle East Training & Business Development Manager

11.2008
  • Boosting AME learning environment (Egypt days/employee-5 equal to a target the global are thinking of
  • 3 project management (CRM essential training update in 6 month/EMAPPS training update in 3 Month/CRM enhancement training update for Sales, Marketing, CS and cross functional 3 Month severe pressure)

Europe Africa Middle East Controls Manager

09.2005
  • 5 Countries Audit without a single comment from Audit despite ETEP, UAE late invoicing/Morocco PN problems....
  • Nigeria Audit with good opinion compared to a previous Audit with 15 comments.

OTC CMU/AR Process Lead for Wave one Stripes implementation located in Brussels

Brussels
05.2004 - 08.2005
  • Smooth migration of all receivables data for 6 countries in timely manner.1.5 days compared 3 days plan and 15 days in Europe implementation and dry run
  • Outstanding System Design. Good Audit opinion in 8 month from date of my assignment
  • While other center around the global were below the line
  • Full coverage for Channels Credit Limit
  • Decrease Commercial customer outstanding without any Legal intervention in recession period.

KPMG and Commercial International Bank (LC Department)

06.1992 - 09.2004

CVL off High way & Army Territory Sales Manager

02.2000 - 08.2000
  • Solved the Army problem of 15M LE overdue for 5 years in less then 6 month
  • Issue was under the spot every Credit Committee
  • Attracted 100% of the gas fleet to generate approximately IM

Alexandria Territory Marine Sales Manager

01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Saved 6M$ by solving 4 chronicle cases
  • (I.e
  • PanArab)
  • Managed to position Alex port to be the 3 Rd port selling SHC around the glob
  • Convinced Management to step back from Alex Territory divestment.

Education

Saint Marc-French School

B. Sc. in Accounting - undefined

Alexandria University

Skills

  • Project leadership
  • Quality assurance
  • Market research
  • Brand development
  • Competitor analysis
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Staff performance evaluation
  • Effective delegation
  • Innovation facilitation
  • Internal communication
  • Diverse team leadership
  • Profit maximisation
  • Ethical decision making
  • Public speaking

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Custom

  • Commercial Marketing Techniques
  • Objective Setting & action planning
  • Work Effectiveness& Effective communication
  • Introduction to Competencies & Management Practices
  • Sales and Operation planning S&OP
  • JDE-AS 400
  • SPIN Selling Module 4C (Sales Negotiation)
  • Influencing Skills
  • DOAG
  • PSMG/Smith (Defensive Driving)
  • Dual Brand Management
  • Leadership Program (INSIDE)
  • Financial Business
  • Distributor Finance structuring
  • Flawless Consulting
  • SAP Designing and Data Conversion
  • Integrated System Risk Management Program
  • Train the Trainer
  • Process Orientation and development OTC
  • Business practice and FCPA
  • Anti-boycott
  • Export control
  • ExxonMobil Capital Project Management System (EMCAPS)
  • Learning Management system structuring.(LMS)

Timeline

Deputy Managing Director - Board Member

Food Trip For Food Industries
01.2021 - Current

ExxonMobil Iraq Limited Liaison Manager

ExxonMobil
01.2015

ExxonMobil Iraq Limited Supply Chain Manger

ExxonMobil
02.2011

Europe Africa Middle East Training & Business Development Manager

11.2008

Europe Africa Middle East Controls Manager

09.2005

OTC CMU/AR Process Lead for Wave one Stripes implementation located in Brussels

05.2004 - 08.2005

CVL off High way & Army Territory Sales Manager

02.2000 - 08.2000

Alexandria Territory Marine Sales Manager

01.1995 - 01.2000

KPMG and Commercial International Bank (LC Department)

06.1992 - 09.2004

B. Sc. in Accounting - undefined

Alexandria University

Saint Marc-French School
Ziad Allam