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BusinessDevelopmentManager
MOUNIR MARHABA

MOUNIR MARHABA

Whitby,ON

Summary

  • With over 25 years of experience, I am a renowned business and healthcare services expert known for my strategic thinking and advisory skills.
  • Throughout my career, I have partnered with diverse organizations including research and development professional organizations, governments, health sciences and research centers, hospitals, technology startups, boards, and C-suite leadership.
  • As a seasoned leader in strategic system transformation, I have successfully built collaborative multi-disciplinary teams to achieve cross-functional business objectives. I possess extensive knowledge of the intricate interplay between technical, cultural, and business aspects necessary for successful delivery.
  • By working closely with clients, I develop innovative approaches, policies, and information systems to solve complex industry problems on a global scale. Holding certifications as a Stanford University Certified Project Manager (SCPM) and a Certified Health Executive (CHE), I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. My previous role as a senior executive Canadian government official with Federal, Provincial, and Territorial (F/P/T) experience further enhances my ability to provide valuable insights.
  • My membership in senior executive teams is highly valued for my broad-based perspective in creating practical healthcare strategies, policies, research initiatives, organizational development designs, ICT strategies, governance frameworks, digital transformation plans, change management strategies, and capacity building/HR development plans tailored to local cultural acceptability and sustainability frameworks.
  • Additionally, I am passionate about lifelong learning and find joy in teaching, capacity building, and mentoring others. With fluency in English, Arabic, and French along with a multi-disciplinary background, I serve in various professional and advisory roles in both the private and not-for-profit sectors in Canada, USA, and internationally.
  • My contributions extend beyond work as I have published several notable articles, technical reports, and training manuals.
  • My expertise lies in transformational thought leadership, strategic planning, project/program management, research & development initiatives, services restructuring, organizational design, cross-cultural international advisory work as well as being a knowledgeable broker of information.

Work History

Managing Partner

Business Performance Management Institute - BPMI
  • BPMI is an international Canadian and Dutch professional business services company, which mentorship in collaborating closely as trusted advisors with senior c-suite-executives, in government business and healthcare organizations to advance their business performance, skills and knowledge through intimate and interactive meetings that focus on learning, sharing best practices, mentorship and networking.
  • BPMI also offers Program/Project Management Consultant, Business Strategy, Policy Advisor and Knowledge Brokering and advisory services covering CANADA, US, EU & GCC regions.
  • Provide a broad spectrum of Executive Management and Advisory Services to C-Suite Level clients.
  • Utilize extensive professional experience to assist clients, function as an executive coach to CEOs, in the areas of policy, planning, research, corporate strategy, change management and implementation, health informatics, medical devices and evidence-based products and services.
  • Assist innovative entrepreneurs to actualize business ideas into viable plans, and successfully launch their businesses.
  • Evaluate corporate and marketing strategies, including product positioning and risk assessment and provide advice. Prepare and continuously re-evaluate client publicity and marketing approaches for growth.
  • Develop, implement, and lead innovative product line validation initiatives to facilitate the demonstration of product and/or service utility towards improving patient safety, clinical error reduction, access, quality, and outcome of care for stakeholders and clients.
  • Arrange venture capital investments for private sector emerging companies and technologies.
  • Preparation of technical manuals, agreements, engagement & Intellectual Property contracts, research protocols, letters, e-mails.
  • Carryout Strategic planning, implementation, and facilitation services, as an imbedded advisor.
  • Carryout organizational development (OD), organizational assessments (OA) and align against organizational design.
  • Provide multi-phase comprehensive Program/Project Management Office services.
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Mentored junior staff members, resulting in a more cohesive team and increased overall performance.
  • Spearheaded successful client engagements resulting in repeat business and positive referrals from satisfied clients.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, securing profitable partnerships for the company.

Associate Partner & Director, National E-Health

IBM Global Business Services (GBS)
  • Invited to trouble-shoot and lead the implementation of one of the most important public sector strategic transformation projects, with a $25 million USD budget and assist the MoH to implement the National eHealth program for the KSA.
  • Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new industries or technologies when taking on new projects.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the firm.
  • Built long-lasting partnerships with key stakeholders, solidifying the company''s reputation as a trusted advisor.
  • Assisted external legal counsel with review of pleadings and provided subject matter expertise.
  • Implemented best practices in project management to optimize resources and minimize risk exposure.
  • Conducted thorough due diligence on potential investments, mitigating risks and maximizing returns for investors.
  • Led client presentations that showcased expertise in various industry sectors, driving engagement and interest in our services.
  • Enhanced client relationships by consistently delivering innovative and customized solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive strategies for clients, ensuring optimal results.
  • Developed new business opportunities by leveraging existing networks and identifying potential clients.
  • Streamlined internal processes for increased efficiency and productivity within the team.

Program Director & Special Project

King Khalid Medical City Mega Project (KKMC) - PMO
  • Led the development of the King Khalid Medical City Mega Project, a 1,500 Tertiary Beds, a Research Centre, and a Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Services Colleges, and a $1.5 billion USD budget.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
  • Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
  • Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
  • Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problem solving.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional program outcomes within budget and time constraints.
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
  • Negotiated program contracts and agreements to obtain cost-effective pricing.
  • Enhanced user experience with introduction of new technology solutions, leading to increased program engagement.
  • Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintained and updated project related documents.

CEO Consultant

CEO Group
  • Assisted in the rationalization and amalgamation of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC).
  • Influenced key decision-makers by presenting persuasive arguments backed by data-driven insights, ultimately leading to the adoption of best practices for business growth.
  • Streamlined communication between cross-functional teams, optimizing project efficiency and overall effectiveness.
  • Conducted comprehensive industry research to identify opportunities for business growth and expansion.
  • Coached executive leadership on effective team-building practices that fostered an inclusive corporate culture focused on collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Championed change management efforts that navigated challenges associated with evolving market dynamics and organizational shifts.
  • Developed effective project management processes for timely delivery of high-quality solutions, ensuring client success.
  • Designed strategic plans to drive organizational change initiatives, leading to enhanced performance metrics.
  • Led diverse teams in executing complex projects, resulting in improved operational efficiencies for clients.
  • Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
  • Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
  • Led successful mergers and acquisitions, significantly increasing company's footprint and competitive edge.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Director, Policy, Planning Div. & Intergovernmental

Government of Nunavut
  • Facilitated the establishment of the new Public Government and its Health and Social Services Ministry in the Government of Nunavut.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.

CEO Consultant & Polyglot System Beta Tester

Medisolve
  • Launched a private technology start-up to optimize patient waiting times.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
  • Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
  • Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
  • Secured advantageous partnerships and collaborations to co-develop cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
  • Spearheaded global expansion efforts, entering new markets and establishing profitable operations within two years.
  • Championed data-driven decision-making culture, enhancing business intelligence and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Directed launch of innovative products, capturing new market segments and driving revenue growth.
  • Nurtured key strategic partnerships that resulted in enhanced product offerings and expanded customer base.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.

Director, Professional Secretariat and R&D Project

Ontario Joint Policy & Planning Committee (JPPC)
  • Founding Director, initiating and leading a multinational research effort to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary mental health assessment system for use with adults in facilities providing acute, long-stay, forensic, and geriatric services. The Resident Assessment Instrument-Mental Health (RAI-MH) comprehensively assesses psychiatric, social, environmental, and medical issues at intake, emphasizing patient functioning. Data from the RAI-MH are intended to support care planning, quality improvement, outcome measurement, and case mix-based payment systems. The RAI-MH represents a new gold standard for inpatient psychiatry and was mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care, as well as twelve other international authorities.
  • Co-authored a new hospital funding system - System for Classification of Inpatient Psychiatry (SCIPP) - A New Case-mix Methodology for Mental Health. The SCIPP advances funding equity in the decision of government. This innovation successfully advanced Ontario's government Mental Health and Hospital Funding Reform agendas.
  • Contributed to the advancement of the government's Public Hospitals Reform Agenda for Ontario.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

Education

Master of Science - Health Planning, Policy & Finance

London School of Economics (LSE), Faculty of Economics, And The London School of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Faculty of Epidemiology And Community Medicine
London, UK

Master of Science - Edu, Admin. & Supervision, Colleges & Universities

Niagara University
New York, NY

Graduate Diploma in Teacher Training in Professional Education -

Niagara University
New York, NY

Bachelor of Science - Medical Anthro. Major in Society Value Medicine

University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario

Skills

  • Integrity and Professional Demeanor
  • Thought Leadership
  • Governance and Board Leadership
  • Multi-phase Project and Program Management
  • Corporate and Operations Management
  • Organizational Development (OD)
  • Revenue Growth
  • Customer Relationship Building
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Strategic Planning and Mindset
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Knowledgeable in MS-Office Professional
  • Performance Excellence Analysis
  • Company processes and procedures
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Financial Administration
  • Problem-Solving and Priority Setting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Policy and Formulation Knowledge
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Written Communication
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Organization and Administration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Building Trust and Relationships
  • Judgement and Decision Making

Professional Designations

  • Certified in Traceability (CT) - Canadian Professional Logistics Institute, Toronto, ON, CANADA
  • Certified Health Executive (CHE) with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), Ottawa, Ontario CANADA
  • CHE Credentialing Evaluator - CHE Evaluators review and recommend the award of the CHE professional designation
  • Stanford Certified Project/Program Manager (SCPM) having completed the Advanced Project Management Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Engineering, CA, USA

Professional Highlights

  • B20/G20 Brazil 2024, Taskforce Member, Future of Work and Employment - An Agenda for Inclusive Growth for a Sustainable Future, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • B20/G20 India 2023, Appointed a) Taskforce Member, Future of Work, Skilling, and Mobility, and b) Member B20 India Action Council on African Economic Integration - An Agenda for Global Business – Engaging for Economic Growth and Development, India
  • B20/G20 Indonesia 2022 , Appointed a) Taskforce Member, Future of Employment and Education, and b) Member of the Woman's Business Council Taskforce. Advancing Innovative, Inclusive and Collaborative Growth, Indonesia
  • B20/G20 Italy 2021 , Appointed, Taskforce Member, Employment & Education, Reshape the Future, Italy
  • B20/G20 Saudi Arabia 2020 , Appointed, Taskforce Member, The Future of Work and Education - Dynamic Global Workforce, Saudi Arabia
  • Professor (PT), Longo Faculty of Business, Bachelor of Commerce & Healthcare Management Degree Programs, Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning – University of Guelph-Humber, Instructing, inspiring, modeling and actively engaging students in learning by teaching the important business core competency skills to successfully complete the requirements at one of Canada's premier higher education institutes., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Associate Partner/Executive Contractor, IBM Global Business Services (GBS) & IBM's Program Director of the e-Health Strategy and Change Management Office (SCMO) , Invited to trouble-shoot and lead one of the most important public sector strategic transformation projects, and assist the MoH to implement the National eHealth program for the KSA.
  • Founding Program Director of the awards winning SMART and Integrated MEGA National Healthcare Infrastructure - The King Khalid Medical City Mega Project (KKMC), A 1,500 Tertiary Beds, a Research Centre, and a Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Services Colleges, a budget of SAR 4.65 billion or 1.2 billion USD, with 15+ million square meters of built space or 48 buildings to serve a population of 7.5 million, which is the largest of four new KSA Medical Cities.
  • Executive Consultant, Organization & Management, CEO Group & Director of the Hospital Rationalization and Amalgamation of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC), Reporting to the Royal Court, the KFSH&RC is the Kingdom's premier multi-site, tertiary care referral flagship organization of 1,226 beds (as at 2010), 10,449 staff, with the only advanced Biomedical Research Centre in the region, and a total annual budget of $1.6 billion USD.
  • Senior Canadian Government Official and Director Policy & Planning Division, plus the Senior Executive Intergovernmental Relations Portfolio, Government of Nunavut , Worked to facilitate and establish the new Public Government and its Health and Social Services Ministry, facilities, and services delivery infrastructures, in the newest, northernmost 9.5 million square km political jurisdiction of CANADA., Canada
  • Launched a private technology start-up to Optimize Patient Waiting Times resulting in the development and testing of a multi-clinic Patient Polyglot Screener (PGS) - an Automate Patient Screening System, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Founding member of the Professional Secretariat of the Ontario Joint Policy & Planning Committee (JPPC), An Ontario Hospital Association & Ontario Ministry of Health partnership, to advance the government's Public Hospitals Reform Agenda for Ontario, developing an integrated funding formula, Ontario, Canada
  • Founding Director, initiating and leading a multinational research effort to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary mental health assessment system for use with adults in facilities providing acute, long-stay, forensic, and geriatric services, The Resident Assessment Instrument-Mental Health (RAI-MH) comprehensively assesses psychiatric, social, environmental, and medical issues at intake, emphasizing patient functioning. Data from the RAI-MH are intended to support care planning, quality improvement, outcome measurement, and case mix-based payment systems. The RAI-MH represents a new gold standard for inpatient psychiatry and was mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care, as well as 12 other international jurisdictions., Ontario, Canada
  • Co-authored a new hospital funding system - System for Classification of Inpatient Psychiatry (SCIPP) - A New Case-mix Methodology for Mental Health, The SCIPP advances funding equity in the decision of government., Ontario, Canada

Languages

English
Arabic
French

Timeline

Managing Partner

Business Performance Management Institute - BPMI

Associate Partner & Director, National E-Health

IBM Global Business Services (GBS)

Program Director & Special Project

King Khalid Medical City Mega Project (KKMC) - PMO

CEO Consultant

CEO Group

Director, Policy, Planning Div. & Intergovernmental

Government of Nunavut

CEO Consultant & Polyglot System Beta Tester

Medisolve

Director, Professional Secretariat and R&D Project

Ontario Joint Policy & Planning Committee (JPPC)

Master of Science - Health Planning, Policy & Finance

London School of Economics (LSE), Faculty of Economics, And The London School of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Faculty of Epidemiology And Community Medicine

Master of Science - Edu, Admin. & Supervision, Colleges & Universities

Niagara University

Graduate Diploma in Teacher Training in Professional Education -

Niagara University

Bachelor of Science - Medical Anthro. Major in Society Value Medicine

University of Toronto
MOUNIR MARHABA