Yaser
CEO - Jordan - iCEO #98447

Direct Contact Information (Premium iCEO)

Experience

MD with 30 years in industrial chemicals and FMCG manufacturing across Europe, MENA and Turkey. Incorporated three chemical businesses from scratch, built a EUR 17M capital-light toll network across three countries, and scaled a specialty platform from zero to EUR 14M with 800 formulations and 350 customers. Currently leading a SAR 700M FMCG turnaround.

Major Achievements

Designed and executed a EUR 17M capital-light toll manufacturing network across UAE, KSA and Turkey through five partnership agreements, avoiding EUR 2M+ in capex while unlocking access to three new markets. Delivered EUR 16M in combined revenue and production value within 24 months, with a lean direct team of 12 managing partner operations, technical transfer and quality assurance.

Industry Sector Competencies

Packaging

Chemical & Petrochemical industries

Energy-Oil-Gas

Plastics

Chemical

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, Managing Director, Regional Manager ✓ (covers MENA, Turkey, regional roles)

Sector: Chemicals / Specialty Chemicals, Industrial Manufacturing, Plastics / Polymers / Compounds

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time

Prefered Locations: UAE/Australia

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Australia

Netherlands

United Arab Emirates

Operational Competencies

ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)