MBA - International Business
University of Chicago
Ibrahim Al Meshref
Business Development Director
Riyadh,Riyadh
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
King Saud University (KSU)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsWork History
Business Development Director
ARO Drilling Co.
Al Khobar
10.2014 - Current
- Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
- Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
King Saud University (KSU)
Saudi ArabiaMBA - International Business
University of Chicago
USASkills
- Sales training and leadership
- Sales leadership and training
- [Type] marketing
- Channel development
- Business modeling
- Pricing strategy
- Networking
- Performance management
- Financial acumen
- Stakeholder management
- Partnership development
- Proposal writing
- Corporate communications
- Service delivery optimization
- Competitive intelligence
- Innovation management
Summary
A highly accomplished leader in the drilling industry with 27 years of extensive experience, including significant expertise in offshore and onshore operations, engineering, maintenance, and project management. Currently serving as the Business Development Director and previously as the Operation Excellence Director at a prominent drilling company, with a proven track record of driving strategic growth and operational excellence.
He has a strong background in supporting major organizational initiatives such as sustainability, IKTVA, and localization, aligning business objectives with ESG and local development priorities. An innovative thinker and community builder, he founded the Accelerated Leadership Program and the Social Committee to promote employee engagement and leadership development.
Additionally, he plays a key role in strategic advisory capacities, serving on boards and technical committees, and has overseen the establishment of several joint ventures. His educational credentials include a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA, both awarded with honors, demonstrating a solid foundation in technical and business disciplines.