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Ahmed-salim Abubakar is a seasoned executive with expertise in facilities management, real estate, and construction. As Regional Workplace Solutions Manager at Nestlé Central & West Africa Region, he spearheaded corporate real estate initiatives, optimized portfolio utilization, and drove workplace design and renovation projects. Prior roles include Technical and Facilities Manager at Enterprise Group Ghana, where he coordinated projects, managed facilities, and oversaw maintenance activities. Abubakar holds a Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer degree from Mile2 and a Bachelor of Science in Estate Management from the University of Reading. He is also a RICS Accredited Civil Commercial Mediator and has received various certifications in construction management, negotiation, and leadership.

Credentials

  • Leading Others
    RiveReine
    Feb, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Power BI Top Skills (2019)
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Construction Management: Project Delivery Methods
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Strategic Negotiation
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Becoming an Ally to All
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust (getAbstract Summary)
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Managing a Cross-Functional Team
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Negotiating with Agility
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2021
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Regional Workplace Solutions Manager
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Corporate Real Estate:Analyze Real Estate portfolio and define rationalization strategy for all relevant sites across Central & West Africa regionOptimize real estate portfolio & building utilization for all relevant sites in the regionCoordinate Real Estate transactions (asset acquisitions, asset disposals, lease acquisitions, renegotiation, etc.) across the region with support from NGBS (Nestlé Global Business Services) Real Estate.Workplace Design:Coordinate and drive workplace design and renovation projects (layout design, Fit out project, management of change), in the region with support from NGBS (Nestlé Global Business Services) Workplace Design (architects)Facility Management:Coordinate and drive Facility Management operations, delivered either internally or via Facility Management service providers (.e.g. escalation, governance, etc.) with local Facility Management responsibilities across the regionEvaluate opportunities to implement the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) model with selected Service Providers for all relevant sites across Central & West Africa regionDrive implementation of Integrated Facility Management (IFM) in relevant sites in the region

    • Technical and Facilities Manager
      • May 2017 - Jul 2019
      • Ghana

      Assist General Manager, Properties in financial forecasting/budgeting of allprojects for the company Assist GM in property acquisition and/or disposal Assist GM in planning and overseeing building work/renovation Overall responsibility for lease management of all Group’s properties both ownedand rented Provide Input into the project planning and management of the Group’s propertyportfolio Assist in the provision of architectural/engineering planning and designinformation for external consultants Provide costing for projects Work with contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and in a costeffective manner Supervise the undertaking of fire and safety drills Manage and monitor utilities and ensure efficiency in utilization Ensure the safety of all facilities Under GM supervision, responsible for the allocating and managing space withinbuildings Assisting in coordinating building maintenance and operational activities Organising security and general administrative services Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, healthand security standards Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including maintenance, grounds andcustodial workers

    • Property Manager
      • Oct 2015 - May 2017
      • Accra

    • Clinets' Service Manager
      • Jan 2010 - Aug 2015
      • Accra

      Laiase between exisiting and potential to draw up tailor-made service packages to meet clients' specific needs whilst providng the benefit of synergy from our various expertise to exceed clients' expectations

    • Facilities and Maintenance Manager
      • Nov 2007 - Oct 2009
      • Akosombo,Ghana

      Coordinates facilities maintenance and improvement activitiesAdministrates and tracks execution of maintenance contractsfrom key vendorsPerforms regular inspections of all facilities areas and systemsidentifying needs for service or refurbishmentOversees efficient facilities operation for daily work at CSRDevelopments. Learns and applies knowledge of buildingcodes, infrastructure systems (heat, cooling, electrical,plumbing, telecommunications) to design work environments atCSR DevelopmentsCoordinates work projects with landlords, sub-contractors, CSRmanagement and other third parties as appropriateDevelops and implements testing processes and proceduresfor building comfort and control systemsWorks with facilities customers to identify changing spacerequirementsDesigns or recommends and manage storage and inventorysystem for supplies and materials to maximize efficiency andcost effectiveness of CSR Development purchases.Coordinates activities of multiple support groups to deliverconsistent excellent serviceIdentifies ways to track and improve buildings environmentalimpactWorks with Director of Administration to coordinate purchasingand contracting needs; negotiate prices for goods and services.Processes requisitions, invoices and contracts; coordinates,reconciles and monitors expenses on portions of budgetsrelated to purchases, equipment and facilities

    • Facilities Manager
      • Oct 2006 - Nov 2007
      • Accra

      - Schedule and co-ordinate projects undertaken for and onbehalf of clients - Australian High Commission; West AfricanGas Pipeline Co. Ltd. (WAGPCo); Gateway Services; NestleCentral & West African Region (CWAR);AED/SHARP; GhanaLink; Chevron; EQUALL; World Food Program (WFP)- Laiase between service providers on contract, public serviceinstitutions and clients- Draft brokerage and leasing proposals for landlords,prospective landowners and tenants alike- Advise clients on effective and efficient facilities usage andmaintenance

    • A.g Estate Manager
      • Jan 2005 - Feb 2006
      • Accra-Ghana

      - Supervision of civil works undertaken by the hospital- Seeking for accommodation for medical and Para-medicalstaff- Advising management on best practice Plan Preventivemaintenance of the hospital's facilities- Monitoring and Evaluation of service contracts for and onbehalf of the hospital with out-sourced service contractors- Scheduling of minor repair works in the hospital andsupervision of Tradesmen assigned

Education

  • 2018 - 2018
    Mile2
    Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery
  • 2010 - 2015
    University of Reading
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Estate Management
  • 2014 - 2014
    McGill University
    Executive Program in CSR Strategy and Management, Executive Program in CSR Strategy and Management
  • 2014 - 2014
    Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
    RICS Accredited Civil Commercial Mediator
  • 2001 - 2004
    Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana
    HND, Estate Management

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