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Abdelkareem AL-SHEMAREE

Baghdad

Summary

  • Director with over 20 years of experience leading strategic management initiatives in Oil & Gas, Investment, O&M, and Construction. Key achievements include:
  • Spearheaded $480M+ projects while managing partnerships with global clients such as ExxonMobil and Lukoil.
  • Achieved a 43% rise in client size through effective marketing and relationship management over two years.
  • Reduced annual overheads by 38% while maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO & Managing Director

SIG GROUP of Companies
04.2023 - Current
  • Joined SiG Group in April 2023 as the Managing Director. The objective is to create the vision of the Group Owners by deploying the Group's capabilities through a well-structured and planned teamwork approach. Promoted to CEO at the beginning of 2025 with full authority to implement the strategy of business development for the seven companies within the group.
  • Business Expansion: Secured a key design and engineering contract in the Cameroon Republic, expanding the Group's footprint in Africa.
  • Client Growth: Develop and grow a core of local Clients through marketing. Attained a rise in client size through efficiency for two years.
  • Cost Management: Revamped operational workflows by eliminating redundant processes and automating manual tasks, which reduced annual overhead expenses by 2% and saved $40,000 annually.
  • Technical Control: Project assistance, Design Verification, Inspection, Testing, Certification, and consultancy services.
  • Implemented a new client relationship management system (CRM) to streamline communication and track engagement, resulting in a 20% boost in client satisfaction scores.
  • Secured five key partnerships with local businesses in Iraq, expanding the Group's service offerings and contributing to a 15% increase in revenue within the first year.
  • Developed and executed a robust marketing strategy that focused on digital channels, raising brand awareness and attracting a new segment of clients, increasing leads by 35%.
  • Conducted training workshops for 20+ employees on advanced negotiation and sales techniques, boosting individual performance and contributing to increased sales conversions.
  • Restructured departmental workflows to improve efficiency and collaboration between teams, cutting project completion times by 25% and improving overall operational effectiveness.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with key suppliers, optimizing procurement processes and reducing operational costs by $95,000 annually, directly impacting the Group's bottom line.

Acting Chief Executive

ALMCO Group of Companies
11.2004 - 04.2023
  • Drove operational excellence across ALMCO Group of Companies, earning five promotions in 19 years because of a commitment to improve client satisfaction. Spearheaded 30+ projects across construction, oil & gas, investment, and business development sectors, demonstrating expertise in diverse industries, resulting in consistent on-time project delivery.
  • Cultivated lasting relationships with key clients, leading to a 95% client retention rate and a 40% increase in repeat business across construction and Oil & Gas projects over 19 years.
  • Cross-functional leadership: Led diverse teams across various divisions, with multinational cultures, mixing the work philosophy and expertise, promoting collaboration to achieve project objectives through effective leadership and team development.
  • Enhanced client communication protocols by implementing weekly progress updates and feedback sessions, which decreased client concerns by 60% and boosted client engagement.
  • Zero Safety Incidents: Enforced HSSE protocols across 15+ sites for 9+ years, achieving 0 violations in high-risk environments in Oilfields.

Education

Bachelor's - Civil Engineering

Mustansiriyah University

Diploma - Project Management

International Business Management Institute

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Strategic & Operational Management
  • Financial & Business Performance
  • Compliance, Safety & Quality (QHSE)
  • Client & Stakeholder Relations
  • Technical & Project Execution

Certification

  • Iraqi Engineering Union, 01/01/23, Consultant Engineer
  • International Business Management Institute, 11/01/20, Leadership and Team Development, Change Management, Basics of Project Management, Risk Management

Languages

Arabic
English

Timeline

CEO & Managing Director

SIG GROUP of Companies
04.2023 - Current

Acting Chief Executive

ALMCO Group of Companies
11.2004 - 04.2023

Diploma - Project Management

International Business Management Institute

Bachelor's - Civil Engineering

Mustansiriyah University

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