PEGELOperations Management
Jan. 2002 - Mar. 2019Lebanon, UAE, RomaniaExperienced in all operational facets across diverse industries: construction, retail, real estate marketing, operations & maintenance, and manufacturing. Specialized in business re-engineering and turnaround strategies through policy development, HR rationalization, operational improvements, and IT implementations. Responsible for budgeting and performance monitoring across group companies. Procurement Manager for the high-end Stone Gardens residential project in Beirut: handled RFQs, bid analysis, subcontract awards, and contract administration. Appointed Commercial Manager in July 2008 for Gustav Pegel & Sohn, a Sharjah-based contracting firm with 1,200 employees. Led operations across UAE, Lebanon, Ghana, and Iraq. Oversaw procurement, set annual budgets, aligned KPIs with strategic goals, and managed contract documentation and dispute resolution (FIDIC & NEC). Head of HR (2005–2008): Developed HR budgets, standardized policies across group companies, and ensured compliance with UAE labor laws. Handled visas, residency, and passports. Completed ERP implementation integrating finance, HR, PM, inventory, and procurement. General Manager of Danube Recyclage srl (2004–2006): Increased production 45% to €45M with 85% B2B exports to automotive clients. Held full P&L responsibility. Business later sold at a significant profit. Led the launch of a 33-store fast-fashion retail franchise in the Middle East. Oversaw company setup, fit-outs, POS systems, and inventory. Opened 3 stores in 2 countries, with 2 more leased, meeting rollout and revenue targets.