Ahmad Khraishi , MBA, PhD

Ahmad Khraishi, MBA, PhD has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Most recently, they served as the Executive Director- Investments at Dussur since September 2020. Prior to that, from February 2017 to September 2020, they held the role of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Saudi Mechanical Industries Co.

Between September 2016 and May 2020, Ahmad worked as a Doctoral Researcher, Lecturer, and Teaching Assistant at Alliance Manchester Business School.

From June 1998 to January 2017, they served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Saudi Mechanical Industries (SMI). Before that, they were the Quality Manager at National Canning Industries from January 1997 to June 1998.

Ahmad Khraishi, MBA, PhD has a diverse education history that spans multiple fields of study. Ahmad began their academic journey in 1989 at the University of Jordan, where they pursued a BSc in Chemical Engineering. Ahmad completed their undergraduate studies in 1994.

After gaining professional experience, Ahmad decided to further their knowledge and skills in business. In 2010, they enrolled at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management and obtained an MBA degree in 2012. This program allowed him to delve deeper into the field of business.

Seeking to enhance their expertise in operations and supply chain management, Ahmad pursued a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at the Alliance Manchester Business School. From 2016 to 2020, they dedicated their research to this field, honing their skills and expanding their knowledge.

In addition to their degrees, Ahmad has pursued various certifications to stay updated with the latest industry practices. Ahmad obtained the Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy - UK from the Higher Education Academy in November 2019. Furthermore, Ahmad completed several online courses to gain proficiency in different areas, such as Corporate Valuation from Wharton Executive Education in January 2023, Machine Learning from Stanford University on Coursera in April 2020, Learning Python on LinkedIn in March 2020, and Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals on LinkedIn in February 2020. These certifications showcase their commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of current trends and advancements in their field.