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Waleed Saber

Waleed Saber

6 Of October

Summary

Experienced Security & Governmental Affairs Senior Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the field of Security- Law Enforcement Relations / liaison - Investigations - Governmental Relations - Administration Skilled in Negotiation, Peacekeeping, Administration, International NGO,s / Companies a Strong Military and protective services background (Retired Army Colonel), with a Human Resources Diploma from the American University in Cairo, and I have a Great high level Network with Law Enforcement & Governmental Organizations / Authorities in the Middle East & North Africa Especially Egypt.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Security & Governmental Affairs Senior Manager

Elamin For Gelatin
6 of October
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
  • Managed a team of 20+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
  • Monitored competitor activities to anticipate changes in the industry landscape and design appropriate response measures.
  • Created detailed reports on project progress for senior management review.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all business units.
  • Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies.
  • Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures.
  • Control budgets for security operations, hiring security staff, and monitor expenses.
  • Conducted regular staff training on security policies and procedures.
  • Audited existing security systems for potential vulnerabilities and implemented corrective measures as necessary.
  • Investigated security incidents to determine root cause, impact, and recommend remediation plans.
  • Managed a team of Security Officers responsible for monitoring CCTV cameras and responding to alarms.
  • Established relationships with law enforcement agencies in order to facilitate investigation of incidents or other criminal activities.
  • Create reports for management on the security status.
  • Review and quality assurance of vendor quotas, as well as the vendors' performance process.

Consultant (freelancer)

GLG
6 Of October
03.2021 - Current
  • Providing consultations to GLG clients in the field of Security, Safety, Compliance, Law Enforcement Liaison, and Ride-sharing Business.

Governmental Relations Senior Manager

GB Corp
6 Of October
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
  • Researches and monitors government activities that could affect the organization's business and clients.
  • Builds and maintains professional relationships with local government entities.
  • Proactively monitor policy developments in Egypt and assess their impact on GB, introduce legislative and public policy changes that will support GB Operations.
  • Supervise the team regularly in dealing with different governmental entities to extract operating licenses, approvals, and registration papers such as the Industrial Register, commercial register, and Business Investment Authority, etc., for GB.
  • Coach, provide guidance and a plan for trainings and development activities for the team.

Senior Regional Liaison Lead MENA

Uber Technology
Remote
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Build relationships with law enforcement authorities through proactive engagement.
  • Establish legally compliant information-sharing processes.
  • Support the business response to complex and high-risk incidents.
  • Manage Uber's relationship with law enforcement in MENA.
  • Support Law Enforcement Authorities carrying out complex and critical investigations.

Off- Campus Security Manager

Cairo University
Dokki
02.2015 - 06.2019
  • Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures.
  • Control budgets for security operations, hiring security staff, and monitor expenses.
  • Conducted regular staff training on security policies and procedures.
  • Audited existing security systems for potential vulnerabilities and implemented corrective measures as necessary.
  • Investigated security incidents to determine root cause, impact, and recommend remediation plans.
  • Managed a team of Security Officers responsible for monitoring CCTV cameras and responding to alarms.
  • Established relationships with law enforcement agencies in order to facilitate investigation of incidents or other criminal activities.
  • Create reports for management on the security status.
  • Review and quality assurance of vendor quotas, as well as the vendors' performance process.

Security, Government Affairs Manager

Soul Water for Water Treatment Technology
Nasr City
07.2013 - 01.2015
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
  • Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
  • Monitored competitor activities to anticipate changes in the industry landscape and design appropriate response measures.
  • Created detailed reports on project progress for senior management review.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all business units.
  • Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies.
  • Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures.
  • Control budgets for security operations, hiring security staff, and monitor expenses.
  • Conducted regular staff training on security policies and procedures.
  • Audited existing security systems for potential vulnerabilities and implemented corrective measures as necessary.
  • Investigated security incidents to determine root cause, impact, and recommend remediation plans.
  • Managed a team of Security Officers responsible for monitoring CCTV cameras and responding to alarms.
  • Established relationships with law enforcement agencies in order to facilitate investigation of incidents or other criminal activities.
  • Create reports for management on the security status.
  • Review and quality assurance of vendor quotas, as well as the vendors' performance process.

Retired Army Colonel

Egyptian Armed Forces (Military Intelligence)
Cairo
07.1992 - 06.2013
  • Coordinating with the United Nations for all matters concerning Egyptian participation in peacekeeping operations and finalizing the. Memorandum of understanding.
  • Preparing and training the Egyptian contingent, UNMO/SO for participation in peacekeeping operations.
  • Plan, coordinate, and follow up on the implementation of the military annex to the Egyptian/Israeli peace treaty.
  • Monitoring liaison activities with MFO – Strategic Division, IDF – UNTSO, and UN Military cooperation office in Cairo.
  • Coordination with ICRC in Cairo in terms of training Egyptian UN military observers on ICRC Mission and the international humanitarian law, and officers at the Highest Military Academy.

Education

Professional Diploma In Human Resource Management -

American University In Cairo
01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Military Science

Military Academy
Cairo
07-1992

Skills

  • Planning
  • Security
  • Negotiations
  • Enterprise security
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Relationship building
  • Leadership
  • Motivation
  • Networking
  • Law enforcement
  • Government agencies Affairs
  • Influencing and negotiating
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Budget Administration
  • Human Resources Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Corporate Communications

Training & qualifications

  • 1989, General certificate, Dar Elhanan languages school
  • 03/1991-04/1991, Airborne diploma, Airborne school-Cairo-Egypt
  • 04/1991-06/1991, Ranger diploma, Ranger school-Cairo-Egypt
  • 07/1992-01/1993, Platoon commanders course, Artillery institute -Cairo-Egypt
  • 01/1995-07/1995, English language course, Military language institute
  • 01/1996-04/1996, Basic security units officer course, Intelligence school-Cairo-Egypt
  • 07/1998-11/1998, Basic Anti tank course, Fort Dix Base - USA
  • 01/1999-07/1999, Company commanders course, Artillery institute-Cairo-Egypt
  • 07/2001-11/2001, Military observers course, Cairo peacekeeping-School
  • 07/2002-10/2002, Advanced security units officer course, Intelligence school-Cairo-Egypt
  • 07/2004-01/2005, Battalion commanders course, Artillery institute-Cairo-Egypt
  • 07/2005-08/2005, Military observers course, Peacekeeping center - Finland
  • 2006 -2008,Visitor instructor / Military observers course, Peacekeeping center - Germany
  • 2006-2009, Member of the Egyptian reconnaissance board for establishing United Nations peacekeeping missions in Sudan - Darfur - Ivory Cost - Congo DRC
  • 03/2009-04/2009, Legal Aspects For Peacekeeping Operations, Legal considerations for military & peacekeeping operations course - USA
  • 06/2014-08/2014, Strategic Management & Business Policy Course, American University In Cairo

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/24/1972
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Marital Status: Married with Two daughters

Languages

- Arabic : Native.

- English : Excellent Proficiency in English; writing, reading and speaking.

- French : Beginner 

Timeline

Security & Governmental Affairs Senior Manager

Elamin For Gelatin
06.2023 - Current

Governmental Relations Senior Manager

GB Corp
07.2021 - 05.2023

Consultant (freelancer)

GLG
03.2021 - Current

Senior Regional Liaison Lead MENA

Uber Technology
09.2019 - 08.2020

Off- Campus Security Manager

Cairo University
02.2015 - 06.2019

Security, Government Affairs Manager

Soul Water for Water Treatment Technology
07.2013 - 01.2015

Retired Army Colonel

Egyptian Armed Forces (Military Intelligence)
07.1992 - 06.2013

Professional Diploma In Human Resource Management -

American University In Cairo

Bachelor of Science - Military Science

Military Academy

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