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Abdallah Qatanany

VP - Business Excellence at TAQA Distribution
16.1 yrs experienceUtilities
Apr 2026

The move

MoveTAQA Group TAQA Distribution
TitleManager, Strategic Projects VP - Business Excellence
LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE9.1
Total experience16.1 years
TAQA Distribution headcount10,001+ employees
TAQA Distribution industryUtilities
TAQA Distribution HQAbu Dhabi
TAQA Distribution typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

  1. VP - Business ExcellenceApr 2026 — Present
    TAQA Distribution
  2. Manager, Business Process ExcellenceJan 2025 — Mar 2026
    TAQA Distribution
  3. Manager, Strategic ProjectsAug 2022 — Dec 2024
    TAQA Group· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Process Improvement Project ManagerMar 2020 — Aug 2022
    ADNOC Distribution· United Arab Emirates· Contract
  5. Acting Manager, Business Process Management (PR&BP)Nov 2015 — Mar 2020
    Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - DEWA· Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  6. Assistant Project ManagerJul 2014 — Nov 2015
    SamaJordan Investment Group· Jordan· Full-time
  7. Mechanical Installation EngineerFeb 2012 — Jun 2014
    Krones AG· Contract
  8. Process Improvement EngineerJun 2010 — Aug 2011
    Bredero Shaw· Jubail, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
  9. Production & Maintenance EngineerJul 2009 — Jun 2010
    The Coca-Cola Company· Jordan

Education

Languages

  • English · Professional working
  • Arabic · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Business ProcessBusiness Process ImprovementOperations Management5SLean ProcessesChange Management

About

I help organisations turn strategy into reality by leading transformation and building the internal capabilities needed for sustained excellence. With a strong track record across diverse industries including manufacturing, utilities, and O&G industries, I enable business to execute their strategic initiatives while transforming how they operate, from process optimisation to capability building. My value lies in leading change with a practical, results-oriented mindset, ensuring not only successful delivery but also embedding a culture of continuous improvement that lasts beyond the project lifecycle. I thrive in complex environments and work closely with leadership to align vision, drive operational impact, and empower teams to own the change.

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