Mahmood Al Hubaishi

Operations Manager

Bahrain & Saudi Arabiahttps://linkedin.com/in/mahmood-alhubaish-5791a3111

Profile summary

Versatile Marketing and Operations Leader with over a decade of experience building brands, driving growth, and optimizing business performance across multiple sectors in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Skilled in developing integrated marketing strategies, managing large-scale campaigns, and leading operational improvements that enhance efficiency and profitability. Recognized for bridging creative marketing insight with strong execution, leadership, and data-driven decision-making.

Career highlights

Supply Chain Efficiency Improvement: Improved supply chain efficiency by renegotiating supplier contracts, resulting in a 15% cost reduction.

Increased Client Brand Visibility: Developed and executed marketing campaigns that increased client brand visibility by an average of 40%.

Key skills

Skills
Strategic Marketing & Brand DevelopmentIntegrated Campaign ManagementOperations & Business OptimizationLeadership & Team DevelopmentDigital & Performance MarketingClient Relationship ManagementProcess Improvement & Cost ControlData-Driven Strategy & Decision MakingSupply Chain Management & LogisticsRisk Management & ComplianceFinancial Planning & BudgetingChange Management & Organizational AgilityProject Management (Agile/Scrum/Lean)

Professional experience

Operations ManagerJan 2024 - Present
EATCO | Bahrain & Saudi Arabia

• Lead operations across 12+ restaurant brands in Bahrain and Saudi, including new market expansions in Riyadh & Khobar. • Drove 34 kitchen launches in Saudi via partnership with Nana, achieving growth with zero capex. • Improved supply chain efficiency, reducing costs by 15% through renegotiated supplier contracts. • Implemented financial and performance monitoring systems to optimize profitability and compliance. • Recruited, trained, and managed cross-functional teams to improve productivity and morale.

  • Lead operations across 12+ restaurant brands in Bahrain and Saudi, including new market expansions in Riyadh & Khobar.
  • Drove 34 kitchen launches in Saudi via partnership with Nana, achieving growth with zero capex.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency, reducing costs by 15% through renegotiated supplier contracts.
  • Implemented financial and performance monitoring systems to optimize profitability and compliance.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed cross-functional teams to improve productivity and morale.
Head of MarketingJan 2022 - Dec 2023
Whale Digital Marketing | Bahrain

• Led strategic marketing initiatives for regional clients across digital, influencer, and performance marketing channels. • Developed and executed campaigns that increased client brand visibility by 40% on average. • Managed creative and content production teams overseeing campaign design, social media, and storytelling. • Optimized ad spend and performance metrics through data analytics and ROI-focused strategies. • Built partnerships with local and regional brands to expand client portfolios and revenue streams.

  • Led strategic marketing initiatives for regional clients across digital, influencer, and performance marketing channels.
  • Developed and executed campaigns that increased client brand visibility by 40% on average.
  • Managed creative and content production teams overseeing campaign design, social media, and storytelling.
  • Optimized ad spend and performance metrics through data analytics and ROI-focused strategies.
  • Built partnerships with local and regional brands to expand client portfolios and revenue streams.
Assistant Marketing ManagerAug 2016 - Dec 2021
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC)

• Directed sponsorships, partnerships, and corporate marketing campaigns for regional clients. • Managed event activations, PR, and communication strategies across the GCC. • Oversaw execution of 50+ high-profile events aligned with national marketing objectives. • Mentored marketing executives and interns, enhancing departmental performance.

  • Directed sponsorships, partnerships, and corporate marketing campaigns for regional clients.
  • Managed event activations, PR, and communication strategies across the GCC.
  • Oversaw execution of 50+ high-profile events aligned with national marketing objectives.
  • Mentored marketing executives and interns, enhancing departmental performance.
Marketing ManagerJan 2012 - Jul 2016
Happy Chef Catering Company | Bahrain

• Led PR, brand strategy, and marketing for corporate catering and F&B; launches. • Coordinated marketing activations and client relations for 100+ accounts. • Managed budgets, promotions, and advertising activities to drive business growth.

  • Led PR, brand strategy, and marketing for corporate catering and F&B; launches.
  • Coordinated marketing activations and client relations for 100+ accounts.
  • Managed budgets, promotions, and advertising activities to drive business growth.
Marketing ExecutiveJan 2010 - Jan 2011
Batelco | Bahrain

• Supported corporate business development and marketing initiatives. • Coordinated sponsorships, pitches, and partnership proposals for medium enterprise clients.

  • Supported corporate business development and marketing initiatives.
  • Coordinated sponsorships, pitches, and partnership proposals for medium enterprise clients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Science & Business AdministrationJan 2011
New York Institute of Technology
High School or equivalentJan 2007
Modern Knowledge School