Manal Al Hasawi | Strategy Advisor
Manal Al Hasawi

Manal Al Hasawi

Strategy Advisor | Futures & Foresight Practitioner

Speaker & Trainer | Got hope by the buckets 🙂
Strategic Design & Implementation
Change Management Expert
Kuwait

Executive Summary

A practicing researcher with an enthusiastic passion for Strategic Design and Implementation, Change Management methodologies, and Behavioral Strategy. Currently specializing in the Oil and Gas industry, with past experience in Energy and Transportation.

Core Specialties

  • Behavioral Strategy & Strategy Design
  • Change Management
  • Management & Small Business Consulting
  • Corporate Training & Executive Coaching
  • Business Restructuring

Education & Certificates

  • Doctorate in Business Administration
    Nottingham Trent University (2012–2015)
  • MBA in International Business Strategies
    Wright State University (2009–2010)
  • B.S., Accounting/Management
    Wright State University (2006–2009)
  • World Futures Day Certification (Teach the Future, 2024)

Professional Experience

Strategy Advisor

Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies
Oct 2023 - Present | Kuwait

Providing strategic advisory and insights to enhance the institute's initiatives and training programs.

Chairman Of The Board

Kuwait Strategic Planning Society
Oct 2017 - Present | Kuwait

Leading the board in setting the direction and vision for strategic planning frameworks and societal contributions in Kuwait.

Founding & Managing Partner

Think Tank Strategy & Management Consulting
Jan 2013 - Present | Qiblah, Kuwait

Driving business strategies, offering management consulting, and executing transformative corporate projects.

Partner

Exponential Events Management Company
May 2013 - Present | Kuwait

Managing strategic communication goals, team-building events, and large international conferences and exhibitions.

Strategy Advisor

Health Assurance Hospitals Company - DHAMAN
Nov 2021 - Oct 2023 | Kuwait

Advised on strategic healthcare initiatives and organizational development.

Strategy Advisor

Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS)
Aug 2021 - Aug 2023 | Kuwait

Consulted on scientific advancement strategies and innovation frameworks.

Strategy Advisor to Office of Minister

Supreme Council for Planning & Development
Apr 2014 - 2018 | Kuwait

Advised on matters of strategic planning, implementation, and development for the State of Kuwait.

VP - Strategic Planning & Implementation

Al Dorra Petroleum Services
Apr 2012 - Jan 2015 | Kuwait

Evaluated market size and industry structures. Created business plans, led PMO activities, and managed M&A strategies within the oil and gas sector.

BPM and Quality Professional

Dayton Power and Light
Nov 2010 - Sep 2011 | Dayton, Ohio

Established the quality control department, developed strategic plans, and consulted for internal business groups to improve processes.

Internal Auditor

Touristic Enterprises Company
Mar 2003 - Jan 2006 | Kuwait

Conducted risk-based audits, designed an online training system (saving $350k), and evaluated restructuring processes for efficiency.

Marketing Analyst

Kuwait Airways Corporation
Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 | Kuwait

Identified new business opportunities, conducted ROI analysis for marketing campaigns, and performed market data evaluation.