GCC Olayan
George Fawaz is an experienced executive in operations and management, currently serving as General Manager at GCC Olayan since November 2024. Previously, George held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Aamal Company QPSC from November 2020 to October 2024, overseeing operations for a multi-disciplinary holding company with nearly 1 billion dollars in annual turnover and a workforce of over 4,000 personnel across various business segments. Prior roles include Chief Operating Officer at Al Raha Group for Technical Services (RGTS), where George was instrumental in expanding the company's offerings in technical services and supply chain management from April 2014 to April 2019, and Group General Manager at Al-Sirhan International Group from July 2011 to April 2014, leading diverse operations in hospitality and retail. Earlier experience includes Director/Owner at Geo Ventures LLC from July 2000 to June 2011, focusing on performance measurement and business growth. George Fawaz holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Cleveland State University.
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GCC Olayan
Launched in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province in 1947, General Contracting Company (GCC) - the very first company of The Olayan Group - soon grew into a Kingdom-wide equipment distributor and dealer. Over more than seven decades of growth, GCC has garnered many awards from both its international partners and key customers. Through its network of branches throughout Saudi Arabia, GCC sells and services everything from electrical power generating (diesel) equipment to tractors, combines, trucks, buses and even fire trucks. It serves a variety of sectors - transportation, agricultural, construction, civil and many others. GCC's brands include such world leaders as: - Scania: Medium & Heavy Highway Trucks - Atlas Copco: Air Compressors, Pumps, Generators, Light Towers, Pneumatic Tools. - Mahindra: Commercial Vehicles - Sennebogen: Material Handling Machines - Cifa: Concrete Pumps & Mixers - Lonking: Forklifts - Rubble Master: Mobile Crushers - Case IH: Agricultural Equipment - Kenworth: Off Road Trucks - IMER: Aerial Platforms - Hitachi: Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) - Stanley Black & Decker: Tools - Chicago Pneumatic: Tools - Facom: Tools - Swepac: Light Construction Equipment GCC is headquartered in Al-Khobar in the Eastern Province. It has branches in Riyadh, Abha, Jeddah, Hail, Qassim, and Wadi Dawasir. In addition, GCC operates in Kuwait through its affiliate company, General Transportation & Equipment Co. (GTE). Sales and service are provided through GCC's six divisions: - Power - Trucks & Transportation - Agriculture Equipment - Construction Equipment - Industrial & Marine Equipment - Specialized Services (custom trucks and attachments) - Material Handling - Operating Lease All divisions are supported by a full-fledged after-sales team for parts and service.