Khamis Alblooshi
SVP Strategic & Transformational Projects
The move
Movedu → TAQA Distribution
TitleDirector - Emarati segment → Senior Vice President Strategic Projects
LocationDubai → Abu Dhabi
Career arcBoomerang (UAE-educated, foreign stint)★
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE9.2
Total experience16.2 years
TAQA Distribution headcount10,001+ employees
TAQA Distribution industryUtilities
TAQA Distribution HQAbu Dhabi
TAQA Distribution typeGovernment Agency
Career arc
- Senior Vice President Strategic ProjectsApr 2026 — Present
TAQA Distribution· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Director - Emarati segmentDec 2024 — Present
du· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Director Channel Marketing, Partnerships and AcquisitionsJun 2021 — Apr 2025du· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- General Manager - Dubai & Northern EmiratesNov 2019 — Jun 2021
Etihad Airways· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Country ManagerJan 2019 — Nov 2019Etihad Airways· Muscat Governorate, Oman
- Area Manager Central ProvinceFeb 2017 — Jan 2019Etihad Airways· Riyadh, Saudi Arabia· Full-time
- Commercial Planing/DealingMay 2016 — Jan 2017Etihad Airways· Abu Dhabi
- Account ManagerFeb 2015 — May 2016Etihad Airways· Milano, Lombardia, Italy
- Commercial PlaningMar 2014 — Feb 2015Etihad Airways· Abu Dhabi
- Account ManagerMar 2013 — Mar 2014Etihad Airways· Washington D.C
- G. Sales ManagerAug 2012 — Mar 2013Etihad Airways· Abu Dhabi
- Sr. Executive - TrainingFeb 2010 — Nov 2012DDubai Electricty and Water Authority
Education
- Higher Colleges of Technology - Dubai Men's CollegeBachlors · Management of Information Systems2005 — 2010
- University of Wollongong DubaiMasters · Quality Management2010 — Present
Top skills
Program & Portfolio Governance (PMO Excellence)CommunicationBusiness StrategyBusiness AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipSales
About
At the forefront of du's marketing initiatives, my expertise spans strategic sales, partnerships and communication, honed through over three years of leadership. Within this dynamic telecom landscape, my role has evolved to encompass the orchestration of high-impact marketing strategies that resonate across diverse channels. Previously steering Etihad Airways' operations in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, I cultivated a robust sales framework that propelled customer acquisition and retention. The synergy of analytical prowess and operational management has been pivotal in shaping a career dedicated to excellence in the competitive aviation and telecommunications sectors.