Ibrahim Abdul Latheef | Chief Executive Officer
Ibrahim Abdul Latheef

Ibrahim Abdul Latheef

Chief Executive Officer | United Facilities Management (UFM)

Vice Chairman & Managing Director (UFM Egypt) | General Manager (KUHS) | Leading Transformational Change
14+ Years FM Executive Leadership
MEFMA Award & KIPCO Best Employee
Operational Excellence & Expansion

Executive Summary

Dynamic and results-driven CEO with over 14 years of executive leadership in facilities management, organizational growth, and efficiency management across Kuwait and Egypt. Proven track record in steering transformational change, executing strategic market expansion, adopting smart operational tech (CAFM, IoT, GPS), and maximizing profitability.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Planning & Executive Leadership
  • Transformational Change & Operational Excellence
  • Operational Technology Integration (CAFM, GPS, CCTV)
  • Market Expansion & Cross-Border Governance
  • Cost Optimization & Sustainable Revenue Growth

Education & Awards

  • Mini MBA - Business Administration
    American Board of Professional Studies
  • Bachelor's Degree
    Faculty of Commerce, Egypt
  • MEFMA Award 2023 (Highly Commended)
  • KIPCO Best Employee Award (2016)

Professional Experience

Chief Executive Officer

United Facilities Management (UFM)
Oct 2024 - Present | Kuwait City, Kuwait

Steering the executive direction, governance, and long-term business strategy across UFM Kuwait, serving as Vice Chairman & Managing Director of UFM Egypt, and General Manager of Kuwait United Healthcare Services (KUHS). Focused on organizational growth, innovation, and market leadership.

Chief Operations Officer

United Facilities Management (UFM)
Mar 2023 - Sep 2024 | Kuwait

Spearheaded corporate strategy resulting in significant revenue growth. Expanded market footprint into new territories, implemented performance management systems, optimized operational costs, and upgraded technology platforms (CAFM, GPS, and CCTV infrastructure).

Director of Support Services

United Facilities Management (UFM)
Oct 2017 - Mar 2023 | Kuwait

Successfully navigated the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, doubling revenues between 2020–2021. Secured landmark mega contracts including Kuwait University, Central Bank of Kuwait, and MOSA. Directed Marketing, Tenders, Logistics, Security, and Cleaning services representing over 90% of company revenue.

Operations Department Manager

United Facilities Management (UFM)
Oct 2011 - Sep 2017 | Kuwait

Built operational foundations from scratch, securing UFM’s first private sector contract (2011) and first government contract (2012). Established operational policies, HR frameworks, specialized FM training curricula, and a 24/7 centralized control room.

Assistant General Manager

Al Read Security Co.
Nov 2006 - Oct 2011 | Kuwait

Restructured organizational departments, strengthened corporate presence, launched a highly lucrative Cash-in-Transit (Money Transfer) division, and managed key strategic relationships with the Ministry of Defence and KFFD.

Division Operations Manager

Al Read Security Co.
1999 - 2006 | Kuwait

Directed strategic planning, quality standards, and budget controls. Led multidisciplinary teams of over 6,000+ staff members and secured high-profile contracts with state ministries and the US Army (Camp Arifjan).

Projects Manager

Al Safwa Co. for Security & Defence Systems
1993 - 1999 | Kuwait

Managed project execution, security systems deployment, and operational workflows for high-security defense and commercial projects.