Emad Taha

Strategic Partnerships and Business Development professional with 14+ years of experience across government, semi-government, and private sector ecosystems in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Proven expertise in building institutional partnerships, stakeholder ecosystems, and governance-aligned collaboration frameworks across public sector transformation, ESG-aligned initiatives, and organisational development programmes. Strong track record in developing partnerships, supporting ecosystem growth, and aligning strategic initiatives with sustainability, compliance, and performance outcomes.

Founder & Managing Director at Enhanced Motors' Performance (EMP Automotive Services) (2021-01 – Present)

Founded and lead an automotive services business specializing in high-performance sports cars, 4x4 SUVs and trucks, delivering repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and custom modifications.

• Developed business growth strategy, partnership model, and revenue pipeline supporting expansion of service offerings and client base across automotive performance segments.
• Led client negotiations and advisory engagements for high-value service contracts, aligning technical solutions with customer needs and commercial outcomes.
• Built supplier partnerships and structured collaboration frameworks improving operational capacity, pricing efficiency, and service reliability.
• Established operational KPIs and performance tracking systems to measure service efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Co-Founder & Partner at Above & Beyond Times LLC (2021-01 – Present)

Co-founded a social media application startup designed as an influencer-driven platform integrating events, entertainment, and micro-community interactions to deliver customized user experiences.

• Developed strategic partnerships framework to engage influencers, corporate sponsors, and digital ecosystem stakeholders.
• Led business development activities including sponsorship acquisition, partnership negotiations, and go-to-market strategy execution.
• Designed governance, compliance, and operational policies ensuring structured collaboration and regulatory alignment.
• Supported marketing campaigns, brand positioning, and ecosystem outreach initiatives to grow platform adoption and engagement.

Organizational Development Consultant at Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority (2021-01 – 2024-01)

As an Organizational Development Consultant, I was the first employee hired to activate the Authority as a legal and operational entity. Within 3 months, I built the foundation that enabled the hiring of 400 employees over 3 years and established and managed various departments accounting for almost 70% of total workforce.

• Developed organisational design, governance frameworks, and performance management systems enabling structured programme execution and institutional scalability.
• Designed regulatory frameworks, internal controls, and operational procedures to ensure compliance, accountability, and delivery alignment.
• Established strategic coordination frameworks with 20+ stakeholders including government entities, NGOs, and private sector partners to support programme delivery alignment.
• Led stakeholder engagement and communication strategies supporting institutional positioning and programme visibility.
• Designed capacity-building and engagement programmes enabling stakeholder participation in sustainability and development initiatives.
• Developed training and development frameworks supporting workforce capability building and institutional performance improvement.
• Designed leadership and capacity-building programmes aligned with organisational and national development goals.
• Designed enterprise risk management and crisis response frameworks aligned with international best practices.
• Led cross-functional coordination with government entities to ensure operational resilience and compliance.
• Implemented sustainability and HSE frameworks across organizational operations.
• Designed and launched the first Rangers' Development Program in MENA, improving workforce capability and operational readiness.

Consultant – Strategy, Training & Institutional Development at Saudi Aramco (2011-01 – 2020-01)

Advised Aramco's departments and non-profit training academies on talent pipelines, training policy reform, and institutional development. Played a key role in transforming Aramco's global training ecosystem, supporting 3,500 academic participants across 3 continents and over 100,000 vocational trainees, while aligning with national Saudization initiative and Vision 2030 goals.

• Led large-scale programme design and governance for academic and training pipelines ensuring alignment between workforce strategy, delivery execution, and organisational capability requirements.
• Designed structured programme frameworks for training delivery, performance tracking, and continuous improvement across global learning initiatives.
• Developed and implemented governance updates and system integration frameworks ensuring execution alignment across distributed organisational units.
• Established centralised service delivery model for training operations improving coordination, responsiveness, and stakeholder alignment.
• Built and transformed vocational training institutions through strategic partnerships with employers, government entities, and educational organisations.
• Designed ESG-aligned workforce development programmes improving employability, industry relevance, and national capability building.
• Developed governance and compliance frameworks ensuring institutional accreditation and alignment with international standards.
• Led ecosystem development initiatives supporting long-term sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and institutional growth.

B.S. in Human Resources Management - Specialization in Training and Development - Global Banking and Financial Services – Griffith University (2011)