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KARIM SHAWKY

KARIM SHAWKY

Managing Director
Giza

Summary

Senior Management Executive With 15+ years of fiscal, strategic, and operational leadership experience, A dynamic and results-driven leader with a proven track record in turnaround and high-paced organizations. Utilize keen analysis and insights to drive organizational improvements and implement best practices while motivating staff to peak performance. Superior interpersonal skills that enables to resolve complex issues across strategic, commercial, human resources, legal, financial, and operational areas.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Managing Director

Triangle Trading & Engineering
CAIRO
05.2022 - Current

Trading Agencies / www.triangle.com.eg, Provided international companies with comprehensive consultancy services to promote and maximize their current and potential business opportunities

  • Maintained valid and effective Consultant/Representative Agreements with top global companies including Lockheed Martin, L3 Harris, Rohde & Schwarz, Pratt & Whitney Defense Engines, and Indra
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover

Board Member

Tritech Advanced Solutions
CAIRO
01.2021 - Current
  • Provides integrated multi-disciplinary solutions in different fields of Technology, construction and energy.
  • Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
  • Researched potential local, regional, and national funders and assisted in relationship building.
  • Managed to achive 90% of assigned board KPIs

Chief Executive Officer

Triangle Heavy Equipment
CAIRO
05.2017 - 05.2022
  • Machinery/Automotive .
  • Set overall strategy and implemented a successful company restructuring plan, resulting in a 6-7 fold increase in revenue and enhanced brand portfolio, annual sales grown from 5M USD to 30M USD
  • Supervised day-to-day business cadence , including operational and administrative restructuring implemented over 3-year timeline in parallel with ongoing operations and growth
  • Managed communication with shareholders, Board of Directors (BOD), and Holding Group executive committee, including board meeting presentations and annual shareholder meetings
  • Led negotiations and created business plans with globally renowned brands, securing agency agreements that positioned the company among the top 5 in its market
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Successfully managed accounts and agencies for Renault Trucks, Daimler Trucks North America, Hyster Yale Group, FG Wilson (Caterpillar), and Gardner Denver IR
  • Supervised the transformation of the company from a sales company to a full 3S provider and extended its sales and aftersales coverage to cover the whole of Egypt
  • Aftersales revenue contribution grew from 5% to 30% of overall revenue
  • Placed a regional expansion strategy that rolled out in 2022, including Libya and Sudan, to overcome the expected domestic economic downsizing.

Chief Executive Officer

ALKAN AIR
CAIRO
01.2014 - 05.2017
  • Air Taxi & Maintenance Organization Authorized, (Hawker Beechcraft – Rockwell
  • Collins) Authorized MRO (ECA – GACA – FAA), Oversee executive management responsibility for total restructuring and realignment of strategic planning, operations, marketing, finance, regulatory affairs, administration, technology, and P&L
  • Realigned budget process and developed/implemented strategic plans to achieve organizational goals
  • Successfully completed merger with different companies and led the AA through the revitalization process into business decisions that left the corporation able to pursue business opportunities
  • Led strategy, vision, and mission planning, resulting in increased profitability and cost analysis
  • Provided leadership in sales and marketing, programs, services, and products, ensuring successful billing, collections, and cash management
  • Directed contract negotiations and strategic alliances, as well as finance, budgeting, and cost management
  • Developed policies and procedures, managed government regulations and relations, and directed public relations and media affairs
  • Built high-performing teams and improved team performance through effective leadership.
  • Managed to increase revenues from 3M USD to 7M USD after 18 months.

Founder & Managing Director

Bus Travel
CAIRO
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Successfully designed and implemented a comprehensive company structure, outlining clear roles and responsibilities, to enable efficient and effective operations
  • Conducted a thorough feasibility study, as requested by both the Chairman and the Tourism Ministry, to assess the viability of the travel agency in an intensely competitive market
  • Demonstrated exceptional regulatory compliance skills by upgrading the company from D-class to A-class, aligning with the stringent requirements mandated by the Tourism Ministry.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.

General Manager

Egyptian International Motors, EIM
CAIRO
01.2001 - 01.2009
  • Directed and oversaw operations of 12 branches across Egypt, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with established policies and procedures
  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities, and devised strategic plans and recommendations accordingly
  • Assumed full accountability for managing all new projects, from conception to completion, while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and budget constraints
  • Negotiated and secured advantageous deals with suppliers, vendors, and other business partners
  • Demonstrated strong project management skills, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of quality projects while upholding stringent standards for quality assurance
  • Built and led high-performing teams, providing effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members
  • Managed resources and allocated tasks to ensure alignment with budgetary objectives and timelines
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

Assistant Export Manager

Giza Seeds and Herbs
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Subsidiary of KATO aromatics.

Education

Certified Executive - Safety Management System

Egyptian Civil Aviation
Cairo
03.2014 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing/Business Development

Cairo University
Cairo
11.1994 - 01.1999

Skills

Mentoring and training

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Timeline

Managing Director

Triangle Trading & Engineering
05.2022 - Current

Board Member

Tritech Advanced Solutions
01.2021 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

Triangle Heavy Equipment
05.2017 - 05.2022

Certified Executive - Safety Management System

Egyptian Civil Aviation
03.2014 - 04.2014

Chief Executive Officer

ALKAN AIR
01.2014 - 05.2017

Founder & Managing Director

Bus Travel
01.2009 - 01.2014

General Manager

Egyptian International Motors, EIM
01.2001 - 01.2009

Assistant Export Manager

Giza Seeds and Herbs
01.2000 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing/Business Development

Cairo University
11.1994 - 01.1999
KARIM SHAWKYManaging Director