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Ahmed Foaad Abdelhamid Kora

Ahmed Foaad Abdelhamid Kora

Khobar,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven Assistant Area Manager with 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical retail at Nahdi Medical Company.

Currently managing 16 pharmacy branches and leading a team of 100+ employees, contributing to a business portfolio exceeding 180M SAR.

Leading regional performance contributing to 1.3B SAR annual revenue across 213 pharmacies, while driving 30% growth in insurance business (260M SAR).

Known for strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, and strong leadership, with a focus on improving KPIs, developing teams, and driving sustainable business growth.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant area manager

Nahdi Medical Company
Khobar
04.2026 - Current

Lead multi-store operations across 16 pharmacy branches, driving business growth while leading regional insurance and specialty business initiatives across the East Region.

  • Lead operations across 16 pharmacy branches, managing a business portfolio exceeding SAR 180M in annual revenue.
  • Lead sales performance across the assigned group, driving growth from 11% in Q1 2026 to 17% from April through July 2026.
  • Lead the regional insurance business exceeding SAR 170M in annual revenue, turning performance from -15% growth in Q1 2026 to +5% in Q2 2026 as the initial step in the East Region insurance strategy.
  • Lead the Specialty Business across the East Region, managing SAR 22M in annual revenue and increasing monthly run-rate from SAR 1.7M to SAR 2M.
  • Drive Specialty Business performance, improving growth from 1% in Q1 2026 to 11% in Q2 2026, establishing a stronger foundation for the regional growth strategy.
  • Lead a team of 100+ employees and 3 Store Managers, driving operational performance, people development, and execution of regional priorities.

Assistant area manager

Nahdi Medical Company
Najran
10.2022 - 03.2026

Led multi-store operations across 15 pharmacy branches, driving regional business performance, growth, and operational excellence.

  • Manage business portfolio of 120M SAR annually across 15 branches, delivering 15% year-over-year growth.
  • Lead regional sales performance across 213 pharmacies contributing to 1.3B SAR revenue, achieving 1% growth YoY.
  • Drive insurance business growth by 30%, contributing to 260M SAR annual revenue in South Region.
  • Lead specialty and provider business expansion, growing specialty from 9M to 22M SAR, and improving key provider account profitability from 6% to 11% (24M SAR annual sales) after turnaround.
  • Expand regional footprint by opening 6 new stores generating 48M SAR annually, strengthening market presence.
  • Develop leadership pipeline by promoting 6 employees (3 to managerial roles and 3 to Store Managers), building high-performing teams.

Sales supervisor

Nahdi Medical Company
Najran
01.2021 - 10.2022

Supervised multi-store operations across 18 pharmacy branches, driving sales growth, business expansion, and operational performance.

  • Managed business portfolio of approximately 100M SAR across 18 branches, delivering 7% sales growth.
  • Expanded regional footprint by opening 3 new stores generating 35M SAR annually.
  • Drove insurance business growth by 12%, supporting regional revenue expansion.
  • Led early-stage specialty business development, growing revenue from 6M SAR to 9M SAR.
  • Improved customer experience by increasing NPS score from 78 to 84, enhancing service quality.
  • Developed leadership pipeline by promoting 4 pharmacists to Store Managers, strengthening team capability and performance.

Sales supervisor

Nahdi Medical Company
Khamis Mushait
07.2020 - 01.2021

Managed multi-store operations, driving business performance, operational improvements, and regional project execution.

  • Managed operations across 15 pharmacy branches with team of approximately 70 employees, overseeing business portfolio of 80M SAR and achieving 3% sales growth.
  • Led implementation of DAWAMY attendance system across South Region, supporting rollout across 212 stores and achieving 100% compliance as first fully compliant region.
  • Improved product availability by leading availability assignment initiatives, increasing OSA from 93% to 97% within 6 months.
  • Monitored and improved store performance through KPI tracking, focusing on operational efficiency and sales performance.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support regional initiatives and ensure alignment with company operational standards.
  • Strengthened team performance and engagement through daily follow-up, coaching, and performance management practices.

Store manager

Nahdi Medical Company
Hail
07.2017 - 07.2020

Managed a high-volume pharmacy store, driving sales growth, customer experience improvement, and team development.

  • Managed store operations generating approximately 7M SAR annual revenue, ensuring strong sales and operational performance.
  • Delivered consistent 5% year-over-year sales growth for three consecutive years through effective store management and commercial initiatives.
  • Drove category growth, achieving 20% OTC growth, 10% wellness growth, and 12% premium beauty growth.
  • Improved customer experience by increasing NPS score from 48 to 80, enhancing service quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Led and developed store team (3 Pharmacists, 3 Labor staff, 2 Assistants), ensuring high performance and engagement.
  • Developed talent by promoting 1 assistant to Regulatory Supervisor, strengthening internal leadership pipeline.

Pharmacist

Nahdi Medical Company
Hail
04.2016 - 06.2017

Delivered pharmaceutical care while supporting store operations and customer experience.

  • Provided professional medication dispensing and patient counseling, ensuring safe and accurate pharmaceutical care.
  • Supported daily store operations including sales support, inventory control, and customer service excellence.
  • Advised customers on OTC products and healthcare solutions, contributing to sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and healthcare regulations, maintaining high operational standards.

Pharmacist

Dr. Mostafa Abdelaziz Pharmacies
Tanta
07.2012 - 03.2016

Provided pharmaceutical services while contributing to business growth and customer satisfaction.

  • Delivered pharmaceutical care and medication counseling, ensuring accurate dispensing and patient safety.
  • Provided guidance on OTC products and healthcare needs, improving customer experience and trust.
  • Managed inventory and stock control, ensuring product availability and proper storage conditions.
  • Contributed to business expansion by supporting opening of new pharmacy branch.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tanta University
Tanta
2012

Skills

  • Multi-Store Operations Management
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Sales Growth Strategy
  • KPI & Performance Management
  • P&L Management
  • Business Expansion
  • Insurance Business Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Customer Experience (NPS)
  • Project Management
  • Compliance & Operations Excellence

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
C1

Certification

  • Become a Better Coach for Your Team
  • Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
  • Manager as Coach
  • Coaching your team in a dynamic workplace
  • Project management power moves: leading with influence
  • Leadership effectiveness: moving beyond traditional success metrics
  • Be the transformative leaders your organization needs now
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Root cause analysis: getting to the root cause of Business problems
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Decision- making strategies
  • Creating a business plan
  • Construction management : planning and scheduling
  • Cultivating a growth mindset
  • Performance management: improving employee performance
  • Performance management: conducting performance review

Timeline

Assistant area manager

Nahdi Medical Company
04.2026 - Current

Assistant area manager

Nahdi Medical Company
10.2022 - 03.2026

Sales supervisor

Nahdi Medical Company
01.2021 - 10.2022

Sales supervisor

Nahdi Medical Company
07.2020 - 01.2021

Store manager

Nahdi Medical Company
07.2017 - 07.2020

Pharmacist

Nahdi Medical Company
04.2016 - 06.2017

Pharmacist

Dr. Mostafa Abdelaziz Pharmacies
07.2012 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tanta University
Ahmed Foaad Abdelhamid Kora