Dr. Roger Achkar
Founder at GWCN — Global Waste Cleaning Network- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Ahmad Diab EL Harake
Roger is a fantastic person to work with, and is not only a multi-skilled and insightful colleague, but also an inspiring strategist. Very good person. Great director with a very strong problem solving skills. Roger is an asset to any company.
Mouna Moussi
I had met Roger as he was also a graduate from Cranfield. He is one of the entrepreneurs that get things done, his management skills and learning has shaped his professional path.
Ahmad Diab EL Harake
Roger is a fantastic person to work with, and is not only a multi-skilled and insightful colleague, but also an inspiring strategist. Very good person. Great director with a very strong problem solving skills. Roger is an asset to any company.
Mouna Moussi
I had met Roger as he was also a graduate from Cranfield. He is one of the entrepreneurs that get things done, his management skills and learning has shaped his professional path.
Ahmad Diab EL Harake
Roger is a fantastic person to work with, and is not only a multi-skilled and insightful colleague, but also an inspiring strategist. Very good person. Great director with a very strong problem solving skills. Roger is an asset to any company.
Mouna Moussi
I had met Roger as he was also a graduate from Cranfield. He is one of the entrepreneurs that get things done, his management skills and learning has shaped his professional path.
Ahmad Diab EL Harake
Roger is a fantastic person to work with, and is not only a multi-skilled and insightful colleague, but also an inspiring strategist. Very good person. Great director with a very strong problem solving skills. Roger is an asset to any company.
Mouna Moussi
I had met Roger as he was also a graduate from Cranfield. He is one of the entrepreneurs that get things done, his management skills and learning has shaped his professional path.
Credentials
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Internal Combustion Guascor Energy Engines and Integration
Guascor Energy SAUOct, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Inbound Marketing Certification
HubSpotJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
PPP Awareness Certificate
United Nations ESCAPApr, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Advanced Google Analytics
GoogleJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Basics of Solar Electric Systems
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Can renewable energy sources power the world?
The Open UniversityJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Carbon Taxation
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)Jan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Climate Change International Legal Regime
UN Environment ProgrammeJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Climate-smart Fisheries and Aquaculture
FAOJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Energy Resources: Solar Energy
The Open UniversityJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Energy Resources: Tidal Energy
The Open UniversityJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Financial Accounting and Reporting
The Open UniversityJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Fire Safety Management (FSM)
International Labour OrganizationJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Fundamentals on REDD+
UN-REDD ProgrammeJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Google Ads Display Certification
GoogleJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Green Economy and Trade
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)Jan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Green Fiscal Policy
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)Jan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Hydropower: Key issues and challenges in a changing energy world
TRACTEBELJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Leadership and Followership
The Open UniversityJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Organisations and the financial system
The Open UniversityJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialization
University of California, DavisJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing
emarketing institJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
The Advocacy Course
British CouncilJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
The Donor Fundraising Strategy Course
British CouncilJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
The Finance and Project Budget Course
British CouncilJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
The Science of Nuclear Energy
The Open UniversityJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Understanding Deep Geothermal Energy
The Open UniversityJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Working in the Voluntary Sector
The Open UniversityJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Graphic Design Masterclass (Adobe Ps, Ai, Id)
Udemy AcademyMay, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
DevOps Essentials (GitHub, Jenkins) and Serverless Concepts
LinuxFeb, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
ASHE: Energy Manager Energy Management
Schneider ElectricJan, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certified IoT Developer
Global Tech CouncilJan, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
ISO 9001 Certificate
ISO Quality Services Ltd (ISO QSL)Jan, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
SCRUM Certified
SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile;Download Free Scrum Body of Knowledge(381 pages)Jan, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization
New York Institute of FinanceJan, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CSSMBB) – 2019
International Six Sigma Institute™Dec, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Digital Marketing Certification
GoogleDec, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
IBMDec, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Training on the creation of mobile apps for businesses
EduDMGJun, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Packager Readiness Training on GE Waukesha Gas Engines
GEMar, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
First Year Language Program
Greek Club of Beirut, LebanonJan, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
First Year Language Program
Russian Cultural Institute, LebanonJan, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
District Cooling Planning and Implementation Training
Euro Training LtdJan, 2009- Sep, 2024 -
Consultative / Relational Selling Training
Keystone AssociatesJan, 2007- Sep, 2024 -
Implementation Champion for E-Business Suite Essentials
OracleOct, 2004- Sep, 2024 -
Oracle E-Business suite Implementation champion for CRM
OracleOct, 2004- Sep, 2024 -
First Level Language Certificate
Camões - Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I.P.Jan, 2003- Sep, 2024 -
Second Level Language Certificate
Institut Neerlandais à ParisJan, 2003- Sep, 2024 -
DELE Básico diploma
Universidad de SalamancaJan, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
Primo Anno del Corso di Lingua Italiana
Istituto Italiano di Cultura in LibanoJan, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Internet Webmaster Professional Certificate
CIWcertifiedNov, 2001- Sep, 2024 -
Zertifikat Deutsch (and MittelStufe 3 level attained)
Goethe InstitutJan, 2001- Sep, 2024
Experience
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GWCN — Global Waste Cleaning Network
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Apr 2020 - Present
The world's largest and most widespread environmental and energy network, headquartered in the UK and comprised of NGOs, Educational and Research Institutes, Private Firms, and Public Institutions that are active and interested in environmental issues related to the conservation of the environment and management and reduction of waste, whether solid, liquid or gaseous. ► Set and guide the strategy of the organization ► Operate as a positive role model for the culture of the organization ► Manage and coordinate among the different unit directors and managers ► Coordinate partnerships with large NGOs and Universities ► Provide guidance across academic and research programs of the associated Environmental Network Research Center ► Approve commitment of funds ► Lead energy related programs and conferences ► Supervise technology-based operations on a daily basis Show less
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SPP - Solution Power Partner
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United Arab Emirates
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Aug 2012 - Present
The Energy Group is made up of MBH (a renowned German Generating Sets Assembly Company), FSA (a prominent Polish Generators Manufacturing Company), SPP (an Emirati Power Plant EPC Contracting Company) and CES (a Lebanese Renewable Energy Company dealing with solar and wind energy as well as natural and landfill gas-to-energy conversion projects) ► Build the group strategy and the corporate-level, business-level and functional-level strategies for the four companies ► Supervise a group of area sales managers, proposals managers and engineers, marketing managers and officers, after-sales managers and supervisors, and procurement managers ► Manage bidding and proposals schedules and flows and oversee the design of proposal documents ► Implement strategic marketing/sales plans and forecasts for the four companies in order to meet with group objectives ► Manage sales/marketing operating budgets ► Identify and visit candidates for partnership and prepare agreements with local contractors and conglomerates throughout the Middle East, Africa (North, East, West, Central), Caucasus and Central Asia ► Lobby clients and look for power plant EPC and O&M opportunities in the Middle East, Africa and CIS regions ► Manage both content and production of marketing materials, including brochures, posters, e-newsletters, websites, white papers, articles, movies, animated presentations and press releases (Extensive knowledge in digital marketing) ► Organize and attend events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions ► Oversee/evaluate market research and adjust marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions ► Create and develop new business units: Established the Solar PV business unit in partnership with Efacec Show less
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Sharp Minds SAL
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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Chief Executive Officer
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Sep 2009 - May 2012
Energy Consulting Company serving the MENA region ► Set and implemented the strategic goals and objectives of the organization; gave direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization's philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives ► Conducted new business development activities as a way to promote growth and development; sold and delivered management consulting services to a wide variety of clients, focusing primarily although not exclusively on the strategic use of operations and technology ► Analyzed trends and developed ideas for all areas including marketing, HRD, income generation and process improvement; managed partnerships, joint ventures, service agreements and contracts ► Assured the organization and its mission, programs, products and services were consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders; served as a spokesperson for the organization ► Maintained a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the consulting field ► Managed the financial risks of the business and conducted financial planning Show less
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National TriGeneration CHP Company
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Saudi Arabia
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales & Marketing Director
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May 2008 - Sep 2009
Leading Total Energy Service Provider / Saudi Holding ► Analyzed marketing trends and recommended marketing and business development strategies based upon trend analysis and feedback; administered the firm’s Marketing Plan and Operations budget ► Won for the company the biggest cogeneration project in the Kingdom (capital cost of Plant amounting to more than 1 billion Saudi Riyals) ► Coordinated with leading Marketing Agencies in the USA and the region on building a Corporate Identity for the company and its two subsidiaries: Source Energy & Turbine Services (branding, advertising and promotional activities budget was around 8 million Saudi Riyals) ► Oversaw marketing communications, including: branding, public relations, advertising, white papers, corporate presentations and profiles, trade shows, seminars and events, collateral materials, analyst and market research management, website design and content either directly or through direct coordination with American Agencies ► Drove the Company’s efforts to position itself as a visionary leader and to achieve its revenue goals; worked with the CEO and COO to identify and develop strategic alliances, communicated and closed/grew major partnership accounts ► Recruited and managed an operations team of more than 150 employees and drove the firm’s overall strategic planning programs: corporation positioning market and competitive analysis, customer segment selection and penetration plans, and related product positioning ► Critically applied market and business sectors knowledge toward the formation of prequalified opportunity and client lists; supervised implementation into CRM tools (Siebel and Salesforce) Show less
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Oracle Corporation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior CRM Consultant
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Aug 2004 - Mar 2008
World Leading Enterprise Software Company ► Assigned to deal with ‘Financial Services’ and ‘Telecom’ clients in the Middle East and African countries ► Bid managed proposals for some African telecom accounts including state regulatory organizations ► Identified needs of clients, developed bespoke software to order and provided E-business CRM consultancy services which became a key differentiator for the organization in the region ► Had key involvement in business model analysis and solution architecture through pre-sales and sales proposals and facilitated timely deliveries by effective team coordination ► Translated customer requirements into deliverable products and services; reviewed invitations to tender and advised in line with specialist practice area as required ► Identified and communicated cross and up selling opportunities ► Took over key account proposal writing and presentation duties, developed these skills and successfully handled several volatile situations under acute time pressure Show less
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Business Development Manager
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Mar 1999 - Aug 2002
Regional Distributor of A World leading Electrical Manufacturer ► Directed, recruited and trained a group of thirty sales managers/agents and senior technicians ► Developed the strategic sales and marketing plan for the integration of Mitsubishi Low and Medium voltage electrical products into North Africa with high focus on the Maghreb countries ► Introduced value added services to the product mix, with a direct impact on sales and customer satisfaction while closely working with senior management team on strategy to increase business ► Organized seminars and training sessions for electrical companies and electrical consultants in Tunisia and the army engineering officers and some engineering schools in Lebanon over Mitsubishi PLCs ► Organized exhibitions for Mitsubishi Electric Products in Tunisia and Morocco ► Negotiated business alliances with high profile chip organizations including wholesale companies ► Conducted regular meetings with company board directors and North African State high officials ► Identified new clients and increased profits for Lebanon market (30% improvement in 2002) through intensive marketing research and market penetration as well as an improved strategic deployment of sales force Show less
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Education
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Harvard University
Sustainability Leadership Program -
University of Leicester
Doctor's Degree, PhD in Social Sciences. The Competitive Advantage of the Organization. -
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
CentraleSupelec
Master of Science (MSc), Systems Management and Engineering -
Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Master of Science (MS), Electromechanical Engineering -
Academy of Grenoble
French Baccalaureate, Mathematics & Physics
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