Zakaria Alawaji

A seasoned Business Implementation Consultant with over 18 years of extensive experience in business development, start-ups, and strategic execution—particularly within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He brings a proven track record in establishing and scaling operations from the ground up, with deep expertise in both public and private sector engagement.

For the past 11 years, he has specialized in leading large-scale recruitment and human resources consulting initiatives. His most notable achievement includes playing a pivotal role in driving the first HR company in Saudi Arabia to go public (IPO) on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul), setting a landmark precedent in the industry.

In addition to his HR leadership, he has cultivated strong expertise in insurance and banking services, with a solid grasp of customer care strategies, operational optimization, and performance enhancement. He is highly skilled in reconstructing complex workflows to streamline operations, reduce overheads, and improve profit margins—while maintaining clear visibility through accurate P&L forecasting.

One of his key strengths lies in building departments from scratch, including designing organizational structures, defining roles and responsibilities, and selecting qualified leaders to ensure seamless and efficient execution.

He is also an advocate of digital transformation, having successfully migrated manual business processes to automated digital platforms, significantly enhancing productivity and operational agility.

With a strategic mindset, he consistently aligns organizational goals with stakeholder priorities—ensuring that all efforts contribute toward unified, measurable business success.