Taha Qureshey
Consultant Advisor
Milton,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in operations, customer service, and strategic procurement. Proven track record in managing complex aviation operations and enhancing customer experiences in high-pressure environments. Exceptional communicator and negotiator skilled in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Committed to promoting safety, efficiency, and innovation in business services.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advisor Consultant “B.Development MENA region”
Progen Industries
12.2021 - Current
- Development of business, negotiations with governments for mega power projects on sustainable energies.
- Bahrain
Business Development Advisor & Head of Localization Department
Hitech Iron & Steel Industries
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Established Localization Department. National Industry, manufacturing parts locally, under the Saudi Localization Plan ‘Vision 2030’. Optimized the business models for 7 product lines resulting in 13% higher revenue than expected.
- Saudi Arabia
Group Business Development Manager & Head of Renewable Energy Department
RGTS Al Raha Group
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Established new department for “Renewable Energy” under one roof, having all solutions: Photovoltaic, Concentrated Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Waste to Energy, and Nuclear Solutions. Signed agreement contract for Research and Development with King Saud University.
- Established ‘Maintenance Department for Generators & Transformers’ with Ministry of Health, signed contracts generating extra revenue of 1.5%.
- Saudi Arabia
Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
RGTS AlRaha Group of Companies
12.2008 - 12.2013
- Directed supply chain management for F15-SA and Tornado fighter jet programs across five airbases, ensuring timely procurement and logistics operations. Negotiated high-value contracts with international vendors to support critical defence projects.
- Inventory, warehousing, and distribution processes, achieving significant cost reductions while maintaining operational readiness.
- Led procurement operations for high-value aerospace and defence projects, overseeing a global supplier base of 15,000+ vendors.
- Negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts, securing cost-effective deals while ensuring regulatory compliance (ITAR, EAR).
- Implemented strategic purchasing initiatives, reducing procurement lead times and optimizing inventory management.
- Developed supplier risk assessment frameworks, mitigating disruptions and improving supply chain resilience.
- Managed and mentored a high-performing procurement team, fostering professional growth and efficiency.
- Saudi Arabia
Managing Director
Arabian International
01.2006 - 11.2008
- Established Freight-forwarding Company, Became agents for Laksirisewa Pvt Colombo Sri Lanka. Sub-Agents ARAMEX, ALMA, and Transport companies. Handling Air & Sea Cargo, Door to Door service, Domestic and International Parcel and Cargo service.
- Was able to increase 4% revenue by diversifying shipping lines, cutting sailing period.
- Saudi Arabia
Director Procurement, Industrial Supplies and Logistics
Kiffah F. Qureshey Trading Corporation
04.1991 - 12.2005
- Monitoring supply chain-based performance measurement systems. Approved Vendor for Aramco, Sabic, Saudi Electric, SWCC, and other Power Generation and Desalination Plant. Supplied all Mechanical and Electrical material, from nuts and bolts to Pressure Tanks. Agent/Representative for Bestobell UK and Conval USA. Managed national and International Sales
- Was able to generate SR, 1.5 million net turnover exceeding planned financial budget of first year joining.
- Manager, Designer & Consultant
- (Won contract from Pepsi Cola-Foods USA). Managed Network-International (Sister Company of KFQ) for Promotion and Advertising. Signed contract of Bajarai Group of Companies “for diversified divisions”. Directed, Designed and Produced Newspaper Ads, TV Ads, TV commercial-movies of 15, 20 and 45 seconds, and Out-door promotions. Managed research and development of new products from initial design to completion. Arranged interviews, wrote articles, monitored news events, and assisted with news coverage. Created and presented TV, and media plans to distributors.
- Consultant
- (Won contract as consultant) Prepared tender specifications at “King Khalid National Guard Hospital”. 460 pages “Request for quotation” was established and translated in Arabic for Running the Um-Alaslam City and Hospital. Preparation of specifications were in conjunction with every department in Hospital, Residential City, and Services.
- Saudi Arabia
District & Station Manager
Qatar Airways
01.1997 - 12.1998
- Established Qatar Airways operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established 2 Stations Jeddah & Dhahran. Signed Contracts with UNASCO “Ground Handling Agent” SAUDIA Catering.
- Appointed CSA’s and improved yield in conjunction with competitors.
- Coordinated Hajj flights and lease of charter.
- Established standard operating procedures and policies, local emergency plan, and emergency procedures.
- Saudi Arabia
Manager Indigenous Market & Sales
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
02.1978 - 03.1991
- In-charge for the western province Saudi Arabia & Yemen, covering 11cities, 480 agents, and 56 commercially important companies. Developed business and strategic plans, budget plan, sales plan, activity plan and meeting targets Developed Promotion and Advertising Campaigns, News briefs, Press Release.
- Assistant to District Manager
- Assist and Act on behalf of District Manger Established Jeddah Station (Passenger & Cargo Marketing, Sales, Administration and Management). In charge for Government Relations, Social Insurance, Labour Office, Passport & Immigration Office. In charge for Staff Housing and relocation.
- In charge for Holland Promotion & Sales
- On behalf of Netherlands Board of Tourism under the patronage of Netherlands Embassy. Developed tourism promotion solutions with V.V.V. Netherlands Board of Tourism as part of management team. In collaboration of Netherlands Embassy attended Netherlands events to “promote products in Saudi Arabia”. Organized and coordinated educational trips to Netherlands and sales conferences.
- Airport Station Manager (Assistance)
- Aircraft clearance, Landing and over fly permits, Ground handling Contractors staff supervision, Assisted Netherlands Embassy for diplomatic mail dispatch and receiving it, clearing all diplomatic concert at KAIA airport. Receiving and Seeing off Diplomats together with Embassy coordination.
- Won world sales cup by achieving SR, 21Million sales with weekly one flight. Negotiated with Government and received approval for not charging ground fee at KAI Airport, saving some SR, 300K annually.
- Saudi Arabia
Quality Assurance Inspector
Khodari Intergreen
05.1975 - 02.1977
- Worked under the supervision of The Department of Army, US Corps of Engineers. Movement of 3.100,000 m2 material for the base structure at Saudi Naval Base SNEP site Jubail. Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
- Designed filling material with a mix of Clay and Sand, got it approved by US corps of Engineers. Query of which was in a kilometre range, instead of hauling from 70km. Saved 9month cost of total project. Project was planned for 18 months. Saving of 50% of SNEP project.
- Saudi Arabia
Education
Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Alison
Online-CanadaPolice Foundation Diploma - undefined
TRIOS College
Canada01.2023
Project Management Diploma - undefined
Alison
01.2019
Master of Arts - undefined
University of Karachi
Pakistan01.2007
Skills
ERP & Procurement Systems: SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics
Microsoft Office Suite
Contract Management Software
Languages
English, Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Certification
- Standard First Aid and Level C CPR, BLS with AED “SAJE VITAL SIGNS”
- Possession of valid GTA driver’s license and (G) with excellent safety record
- Occupational Safety and Health: Hazard Communication.
- SAP Transportation Management
- SAP ERP Essential Training
- Supply Chain and Operations.
- SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis
- Ethics and Law in Data Analytics
- SAP S/4 HANA Financial Accounting
- IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management Essential Training
- Business Design: Turning Ideas into Business
Timeline
Advisor Consultant “B.Development MENA region”
Progen Industries
12.2021 - Current
Business Development Advisor & Head of Localization Department
Hitech Iron & Steel Industries
01.2015 - 12.2021
Group Business Development Manager & Head of Renewable Energy Department
RGTS Al Raha Group
01.2014 - 12.2014
Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
RGTS AlRaha Group of Companies
12.2008 - 12.2013
Managing Director
Arabian International
01.2006 - 11.2008
District & Station Manager
Qatar Airways
01.1997 - 12.1998
Director Procurement, Industrial Supplies and Logistics
Kiffah F. Qureshey Trading Corporation
04.1991 - 12.2005
Manager Indigenous Market & Sales
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
02.1978 - 03.1991
Quality Assurance Inspector
Khodari Intergreen
05.1975 - 02.1977
Police Foundation Diploma - undefined
TRIOS College
Project Management Diploma - undefined
Alison
Master of Arts - undefined
University of Karachi
Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Alison