charbel abinader
About Candidate
Operations Management Expert | Commercial Director | 15+ Years Scaling Businesses Across Africa.
I am a Operations Director and Commercial Specialist who fixes broken P&Ls and scales businesses in complex emerging markets. With dual expertise in iGaming/Sports Betting and Big Box Retail, I specialize in turning around underperforming units and launching new markets.
THE VALUE I BRING:
– Rapid Revenue Growth: Delivered 54% revenue growth in just 10 months and 252% sales increase over 27 months (Editec).
– Cost Control: $320k annual reduction in Opex through supply chain improvement and vendor renegotiation.
– Customer Retention: Improved customer retention by 41% and captured a place in the top 5 in Ethiopia against 52+ competitors.
– Compliance: Maintained 100% clean regulatory records (zero penalties) across West, Central, and East Africa.
KEY MARKETS MANAGED: Chad, Ethiopia, Gabon, Cameroon, UAE, Burkina Faso.
Long term missions: Uganda, Congo DRC.
MOBILITY & LANGUAGES:
– Languages: Trilingual (Arabic, French, English) — Native/Fluent.
– Mobility: Holder of a West African Passport (High mobility in Africa). Open to relocation.
Location
Education
BTEC Level 7 , Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
UK Qualifications Framework (RQF) — Master’s level equivalency (120 credits)
