JOHN W HARRINGTON
Forest Park
Summary
Dynamic consultant with extensive experience in contract negotiation and project management, notably with Middle East Broadcasting (MBC). Proven track record in securing high-value agreements and conducting market analysis, driving successful outcomes in complex environments. Adept at regulatory compliance and risk assessment, ensuring seamless project execution in the defense and media sectors.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner/Consultant
Ideal Stores Pharmaceutical and Medical Company
Riyadh
01.2022 - Current
- Securing distribution agreements for pharmaceuticals and medical devices for Saudi Arabia and GCC market
Consultant
Hi Air Korea Co. Ltd.
01.2019 - Current
- Sourcing materials for a Lockheed Martin Corp
- Offset program for the ROK Navy KDX Program
Representative
RSG101
01.2019 - Current
- Current projects include a MOUT Urban Training Facility for the Royal Saudi Land Forces and a Simulated Ship Training System for VBSS (vessel, board search and seizure) operations for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces
Representative
INERT Products and MAC7
01.2019 - Current
- Appointed representative for a company that provides high quality Military Training Systems
Representative
Shooting Range Industries
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Now MILO Live
- Current projects include negotiating an offer for a Live Fire Shooting Range design and deployment for the RSLF (Royal Saudi Land Forces) and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) in Saudi Arabia
- Now MILO Live
Partner/Consultant
Royana Corp.
Riyadh
01.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: http://www.royana.com / http://www.royana.net
- Identifying and negotiating cooperation agreements with U.S
- Based defense companies for projects with the Ministry of Defense agencies
- Http://www.royana.com / http://www.royana.net
Consultant/Adviser
Frequentis Defense USA
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Appointed consultant/adviser for projects in Saudi Arabia with the Ministry of Defense
Consultant
Willard Marine
Los Angeles
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Executed presentation and offer for provision of specially configured RHIB boats to Special Warfare Group within Royal Saudi Naval Forces for Special Operations Group insertion and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) operations
Consultant
IEC
01.2006 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: A Saudi Arabian trading company
- Sourcing equipment and parts for IEC
- Clients included Ministry of Interior, Saudi Border Guard, Land and Marine, Saudi Television and Radio, Saudi Military Academy KAMA, Ministry of Defense, Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Royal Oman Police Coast Guard and Oman Navy
- A Saudi Arabian trading company
Consultant
Ngo Hoang Co.
Hanoi
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked to prepare an offer for the system design and buildout of a Command Vehicle with a Mobile Video Surveillance system for the Vietnamese Coast Guard
Representative
BK Technologies/RELM Radio
08.2015 - 08.2015
- Appointed Representative for sales of 2-way radio products for sales in Middle East Gulf Countries and Viet Nam
Representative
Willard Marine Inc.
12.2014 - 12.2014
- Appointed Representative for Special Operations RHIB Boats and Fast Patrol and SAR Boats for sale to the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard and Oman Navy
Consultant/Advisor
BAE Systems Ltd.
Farnborough
01.2000 - 12.2007
- Marketing of a project for the upgrade and expansion of King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Assisted in securing a contract to provide a Commercialization Study for King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Consultant
Dallah Group
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Assisted in the evaluation of companies involved in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for a proposed project for the Saudi Ministry of Interior Traffic Police red light and speed enforcement systems
Primary Consultant
Middle East Broadcasting (MBC)
London
01.1992 - 02.2000
- Responsible for creating the business plan submitted to the Saudi Government for securing the sole operating license for a multi-channel pay TV service
- Oversaw the development of the system specification and the project launch
- Negotiated a 4-channel programming package with HBO, a Division of Time Warner
Consultant
Middle East Broadcasting (MBC)
London
01.1991 - 12.1999
- Specified and built the first private FM radio network in Saudi Arabia, which utilized satellite delivered programming originating from MBC's London studios
Consultant
Middle East Broadcasting (MBC)
London
01.1991 - 12.1991
- Specified and packaged the first home S-band receiving system distributed by MBC
Consultant
HRB Singer
01.1984 - 12.1984
- Helped develop a kingdom wide C3I (command, control, communication, intelligence) system for the Ministry of Interior for monitoring the border and providing instant response to border incursions
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park06-1971
Skills
- Market analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Supply chain management
- Risk assessment
Personal Information
Nationality: United States
Timeline
Partner/Consultant
Ideal Stores Pharmaceutical and Medical Company
01.2022 - Current
Consultant
Hi Air Korea Co. Ltd.
01.2019 - Current
Representative
RSG101
01.2019 - Current
Representative
INERT Products and MAC7
01.2019 - Current
Consultant/Adviser
Frequentis Defense USA
01.2019 - 12.2021
Representative
Shooting Range Industries
01.2017 - Current
Consultant
Ngo Hoang Co.
01.2016 - 12.2016
Consultant
Willard Marine
08.2015 - 08.2021
Representative
BK Technologies/RELM Radio
08.2015 - 08.2015
Representative
Willard Marine Inc.
12.2014 - 12.2014
Partner/Consultant
Royana Corp.
01.2014 - Current
Consultant
IEC
01.2006 - 12.2018
Consultant
Dallah Group
01.2001 - 12.2002
Consultant/Advisor
BAE Systems Ltd.
01.2000 - 12.2007
Primary Consultant
Middle East Broadcasting (MBC)
01.1992 - 02.2000
Consultant
Middle East Broadcasting (MBC)
01.1991 - 12.1999
Consultant
Middle East Broadcasting (MBC)
01.1991 - 12.1991
Consultant
HRB Singer
01.1984 - 12.1984
High School Diploma -
Oak Park River Forest High School
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