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Hatem Shaker

Cairo

Summary

Driven Business Development Executive with 31 year international corporate career with a wide global network and extensive expertise in business development, public affairs, government relations, strategic management, corporate communications, business intelligence, marketing & sales. Demonstrated track record at ExxonMobil through multiple diverse assignments across 7 countries: Egypt, Cyprus, France, Belgium, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. As a proficient Public & Government Affairs Vice President in the energy sector, a seasoned Chief Business Development Officer for construction & an experienced Senior Sales & Marketing FMCG Director, I have a deep understanding of the regulatory, policy, and business environment in Egypt, the GCC, Europe and Africa. Highly effective at using leadership competencies to achieve successful advocacy efforts, manage change, mitigate risks, sustain engaged relationships with external governmental & influential stakeholders, and motivate & mentor young leaders to achieve their career potential. Efficient ability to achieve profitable business pursuits, secure new business opportunities, design external engagement & communication strategies, and protect corporate reputation. Savvy to industry trends, practices and customer demands.

Strong analytical, business development, excellent interpersonal & communication skills focusing on high profitability & compliance. Determined to bring an added-value as well as a positive attitude to contribute to the success of anyorganization.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Business Development Officer – Global Markets

INCOME - Int. Co. For Petroleum & Ind. Services
01.2020 - Current
  • Established a Business Development Department to provide guidance for management & board by - designing the external business strategy at Africa & GCC, seeking new business pursuits & commercial contracts, and articulating the targeted value proposition.
  • Utilized my international expertise and global network of contacts to grow an extensive knowledge of the competitive regional landscape.
  • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.

Public & Government Affairs Business Development Global Advisor

ExxonMobil Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Provided global strategic government relations support to the business development managers, covering 12 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia & the Middle East.
  • My scope consisted of delivering intelligence insights to support management in their strategic and tactical decisions, leading issues management process, planning advocacy initiatives, analyzing business pursuits & political trends.
  • Led crisis communications and media relations activities in response to challenging situations.

Vice President for Public,Government Affairs & Business Development

ExxonMobil El Khalij
09.2009 - 01.2015
  • Managed the public and government affairs responsibilities for ExxonMobil across the UAE, Bahrain & Oman
  • Developed and implemented the regional 5 years Government Relation Strategy
  • Planned the participation in regional conferences such as ADIPEC, WFES & MEOS
  • Initiated world class “CSR” programs such as Injaz Al Arab, Emirates Foundation & FDF
  • Provided strategic intelligence advice to the ExxonMobil Chairman on politics & advocacy issues
  • Mitigated reputational risks through creative advocacy efforts
  • Established strong relationships with 4 GCC countries’ Government officials
  • Acted as senior board member of International NGO (Injaz UAE) focusing on youth education

Public and Government Affairs Business Development Regional Manager

ExxonMobil North East
06.2007 - 09.2009
  • Managed internal & external communications, government affairs, business development for the downstream retail fuels, chemicals, and oil refinery business at Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Cyprus & North Africa
  • Focused on building strategic government relations and effective interactions with presidential/royal influential stakeholders, while providing strategic advice during fiscal/margins negotiations

Downstream Oil & Gas National Sales Manager

ExxonMobil Egypt
06.2005 - 06.2007
  • Managed and grew the sales, marketing and operations activities of 350 ExxonMobil retail service stations including 25 Convenience Retail (On the Run stores) with 1700 personnel, achieving market leadership within 2 years.
  • My portfolio contributed 50% of the Africa retail fuels volume and delivered 60% sales growth within 2 years.

Downstream Global Training & Business Development Manager

ExxonMobil United Kingdom
06.2003 - 06.2005
  • Launched the “On the Run” flagship project in the UK, Belgium, France, Italy, Switzerland, and Ireland.
  • Developed the new ExxonMobil Global company operating procedures training manuals.

Regional Downstream Training & Business Development Manager

ExxonMobil Africa
07.2000 - 06.2003
  • Developed & delivered marketing/sales training programs in 3 different languages.

ME&A Regional Business Development Manager

Mobil Oil/ExxonMobil Corporation
12.1998 - 07.2000
  • During the monumental merger between Mobil Oil and Exxon, I was responsible to develop strategic planning plans, streamlining strategies & creating handover processes.

Marketing & Business Development Programs Manager

Mobil Oil Egypt
02.1995 - 12.1998
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple milestones within established timeframes.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Education

No Degree - Advanced Influence And Negotiation Skills

ExxonMobil Executive Education
Houston, Texas
11.2017

No Degree - Executive Leaders Media Coaching

WPNT & Alicomm
Houston, Texas
08.2015

No Degree - Advanced Leadership Program

Thunderbird University
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2013

No Degree - Enterprise Leadership Program

Insead Business School
Fontainebleau, France
04.2008

No Degree - Strategic Leadership Program

Insead Business School
Fontainebleau, France
04.2006

MBA - Strategic Management And International Business

The German University In Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Egypt

Cairo International University – Faculty of Commerce
Cairo, Egypt
01.1991

Skills

  • Business Development and Planning
  • Strategic Relationship Building and Management
  • Corporate Communications
  • Executive Leadership
  • Business Modeling

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Chief Business Development Officer – Global Markets

INCOME - Int. Co. For Petroleum & Ind. Services
01.2020 - Current

Public & Government Affairs Business Development Global Advisor

ExxonMobil Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2020

Vice President for Public,Government Affairs & Business Development

ExxonMobil El Khalij
09.2009 - 01.2015

Public and Government Affairs Business Development Regional Manager

ExxonMobil North East
06.2007 - 09.2009

Downstream Oil & Gas National Sales Manager

ExxonMobil Egypt
06.2005 - 06.2007

Downstream Global Training & Business Development Manager

ExxonMobil United Kingdom
06.2003 - 06.2005

Regional Downstream Training & Business Development Manager

ExxonMobil Africa
07.2000 - 06.2003

ME&A Regional Business Development Manager

Mobil Oil/ExxonMobil Corporation
12.1998 - 07.2000

Marketing & Business Development Programs Manager

Mobil Oil Egypt
02.1995 - 12.1998

No Degree - Advanced Influence And Negotiation Skills

ExxonMobil Executive Education

No Degree - Executive Leaders Media Coaching

WPNT & Alicomm

No Degree - Advanced Leadership Program

Thunderbird University

No Degree - Enterprise Leadership Program

Insead Business School

No Degree - Strategic Leadership Program

Insead Business School

MBA - Strategic Management And International Business

The German University In Cairo

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Egypt

Cairo International University – Faculty of Commerce
Hatem Shaker