Dr. Eng. Hayan Sayed | Strategic Executive Leader
Dr. Eng. Hayan Sayed

Dr. Eng. Hayan Sayed

Management Consultant & Independent Board Member

Chairman (IFMA UAE Chapter) | Board Director (IFMA EMEA) | Strategic Executive Leader
Business Transformation Expert
Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
Multilingual (EN, FR, AR)

Executive Summary

Results-driven Senior Executive and Advisor with over three decades of leadership experience in driving business transformation, operational excellence, and value creation across B2B and B2C sectors. Specialized in corporate governance, risk management, and strategic planning.

Core Competencies

  • Business Transformation & Growth Strategy
  • Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
  • Operational Efficiency & Change Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Mitigation
  • Facilities Management & Engineering Operations

Education & Qualifications

  • PhD, Industrial Engineering
    National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine - France
  • DEA, Industrial Systems Engineering
  • Master's, Industrial Systems Engineering
    Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy
  • Master's, Mechanical Engineering
    Aleppo University

Professional Experience

Management Consultant & Independent Board Member

Self-employed
2024 - Present | Dubai, UAE

Delivering high-impact strategic and operational consulting services. Advising on corporate governance, business transformation, and operational efficiency. Also serving as Chairman of the UAE Chapter of IFMA and Board Director in IFMA EMEA.

Chief Executive Officer

Genetco Oman
2021 - 2023 | Muscat, Oman

Led a diverse portfolio of businesses, including trade, facilities management, and engineering solutions. Directed strategic restructuring initiatives, modernizing operations to enhance productivity and profitability.

Senior Vice President

DAMAC Properties
2019 - 2021 | Dubai, UAE

Directed the operations of expansive communities accommodating 70,000 residents and 55 high-rise towers. Optimized business operations and structured them into Owners Association Management, Facilities Management, and Service Providers.

Chief Executive Officer

Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies
2016 - 2019 | Dubai, UAE

Spearheaded strategic leadership for a 3,500-employee organization. Executed a comprehensive restructuring plan, implemented corporate governance frameworks, and partnered with high-profile clients like Dubai Expo 2020 and Dubai Metro.

Director Board Of Directors

Emrill Services LLC
2016 - 2019 | Dubai, UAE

Provided strategic oversight, governance, and leadership for a leading facilities management company. Advised senior leadership on optimizing operations through technology transformation.

Chief Executive Officer

AG Facilities Solutions
Oct 2013 - Oct 2016 | UAE

Directed operations and strategic planning, consolidating all subsidiary companies under a unified management platform to improve efficiency and reduce overheads. Established a centralized customer experience center.

Senior General Manager - Middle East Regional Operations

EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS)
Sep 2010 - Sep 2013 | Dubai, UAE

Led multi-territory operations across the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and Bahrain, executing 100+ projects and establishing a Centre of Excellence for standardizing best practices.

Director Middle East - Facilities Management Services

SODEXO
Jan 2006 - Oct 2009 | Dubai, UAE

Led the facilities management business across the GCC, managing 523 sites and 12,500 employees. Contributed to strategic structuring of operations in Africa, Central Asia, and Australia.

Chief Executive Officer (Founding CEO)

Enova by Veolia (formerly MAF Dalkia)
Oct 2002 - Dec 2005

Spearheaded the launch of the facilities management business for Dalkia Group in a joint venture with Majid Al Futtaim Group, establishing the first facilities management company in the region.

VP Business Development - Middle East & Director Operations Support

Dalkia International
Apr 1994 - Oct 2002 | France & Middle East

Drove international expansion and established the joint venture in the Middle East. Prior to this, led process optimization, implemented ISO certifications, and introduced CAFM systems in France.