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Ahmad Badr

Chief Executive Officer at Midgulf International Ltd.
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Ahmad Badr, a seasoned executive with 25 years of experience, holds an MBA from London Business School and a BBA from American University of Beirut, with expertise in international markets, M&A, and leadership.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE
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  • English -
  • Arabic -
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Ahmad Badr is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving business growth and transformation. As CEO of Midgulf International Ltd., he has spearheaded the company's global agriculture commodities trading firm, specializing in mineral fertilizers and grains, for over five years. Prior to this, Badr held senior leadership positions at Cargill, where he led mergers and acquisitions, change management, and corporate strategy formulation, and at General Mills, where he formulated marketing strategies for emerging markets. Badr's expertise spans multiple industries, including agriculture, food, and consumer goods. He has a strong educational background, holding an MBA from London Business School and a BBA from American University of Beirut. Fluent in English and Arabic, Badr has a deep understanding of the global market and a proven ability to navigate complex business environments. Throughout his career, Badr has demonstrated a commitment to driving business results, with a focus on strategic leadership, operational excellence, and team development. His expertise and experience make him a valuable asset to any organization seeking to drive growth and success in the global market.

Experience

  • Midgulf International Ltd.
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • May 2021 - Present

    • Business Leader
      • 2017 - Present

      Founded in 1976, Midgulf International is a global agriculture commodities trading firm specialized in mineral fertilizers and grains

    • Director - International Markets
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

  • Cargill
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • EMEA Senior Manager - Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Lead
      • 2013 - 2018

      - Built corporate capabilities in Mergers & Acquisitions best practice- Coached leadership teams in strategy execution best practice- Led Change Management for global cost and corporate structure initiative, for 150k employees leading to creation of $11 M in efficiencies

    • Strategy & Corporate Development Manager
      • 2009 - 2014

      - Led Mergers & Acquisitions high performance teams - Performed target identification, financial, commercial and legal due diligence- Managed valuation, negotiations and post merger integration in Belgium, France, USA, Netherlands and Turkey- Led global corporate strategy formulation for Cargill Protein business- Addressed a wide range of strategic issues, capturing latent opportunities for growth, and business profitability issues

  • General Mills
    • World headquarters, Minneapolis, USA
    • Associate Marketing Manager
      • 2009 - 2009
      • World headquarters, Minneapolis, USA

      - Led the creation of global emerging market entry strategy for Haagen-Dazs

  • Mars Incorporated
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
    • Regional Brand Manager/Segment Marketing Manager
      • 2003 - 2008
      • Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia

      - Formulated marketing strategy for brand portfolio, including budget and P&L responsibility, retail channel strategy, brand communication, advertising management, and media management- Orchestrated new product development and launch campaigns, and new market entry strategies- Led cross functional teams to achieve growth and profitability objectives for brand portfolio

  • Nestle Middle East
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Trade Marketing Executive
      • 2001 - 2003
      • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

      - Managed confectionery and nutrition brand trade-marketing activities, including consumer promotions, tactical activities, and trade marketing initiatives

  • Transmed Overseas (P&G Distributor)
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Sales Executive
      • 2000 - 2001
      • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

      Built fundamental sales and Key Account Management skills

Education

  • 2008 - 2010
    London Business School
    MBA, Masters of Business Administration
  • 1997 - 2000
    American University of Beirut
    BBA, Business Administration

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