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Adel Fayad

@adelfayad

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Legally-trained trade strategist driving export growth and opportunities.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in a forward-thinking company that values innovation and strategic growth in international trade.

I am a legally-trained trade strategist with a passion for transforming cross-border risks into scalable opportunities. My expertise lies in driving export growth and securing cross-border transactions through documentary credits and market expansion. With a focus on agri-commodity and furniture exports across the MENA region, I leverage data-driven market entry strategies and supplier negotiations to optimize trade finance.

In my recent role as Operations Manager and Export Strategy Consultant at INDABA Egypt Africa DFC, I architected a comprehensive business strategy that not only strengthened our domestic market position but also successfully launched a furniture export division. My ability to optimize supply chain operations has led to industry-leading delivery accuracy, while my strategic vendor partnerships have enhanced profitability without compromising quality. I am now targeting leadership roles in Export Management, Trade Finance, or Global Business Development where my MENA/ASEAN expertise can deliver significant strategic value.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Operations Manager & Export Strategy Consultant

INDABA Egypt Africa DFC

May 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Architected comprehensive business strategy to strengthen domestic market position and launch furniture export division, securing early-stage local contracts and advancing international export negotiations. Transformed supply chain operations through data-driven workflow optimization, achieving industry-leading delivery accuracy for furniture shipments.

Business Strategy Vendor Management Negotiation

Senior Sales Marketing Manager

Sindocorp Holding Int Pte. Ltd.

Feb 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Spearheaded comprehensive edible oil market analysis in Egypt, delivering actionable intelligence on market size, competitive dynamics, and growth corridors. Pioneered ASEAN export strategy for Egyptian FMCG products, developing end-to-end market entry frameworks and distribution partnerships.

Market Analysis Export Strategy Trade Finance FMCG Diplomatic Relations

Assistant Regional Manager

FN Global (M) SDN BHD

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 (8 months)

Structured SBLC and Usance LC-backed transactions for palm oil exports, developing risk-mitigated frameworks. Pioneered Egyptian market entry strategy using DAP Incoterms, coordinating cross-functional teams for operational alignment.

Usance LC Incoterms Risk Mitigation Cross Functional Team Leadership

Sales Export Manager

Trans Ocean for Export & Commercial Agencies

Mar 2021 - Nov 2021 (8 months)

Architected market-specific export strategies for fresh/frozen agri-products across Arab, European, and Asian markets. Expanded market footprint to 12+ countries including KSA, UAE, Germany, and Malaysia through targeted positioning.

Export Strategy Market Expansion

International Sales Marketing Specialist

New Vision International Holding Ltd

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 (5 months)

Structured risk-mitigated sales agreements through strategic negotiations with regional managers and stakeholders. Optimized cross-border delivery by coordinating logistics for time-sensitive commodity shipments.

Negotiation Logistics Coordination Customs Clearance

Export Sales Coordinator

Montreed Import & Export Co

Nov 2020 - Feb 2021 (3 months)

Drove brand awareness for wood charcoal/agri-products in target markets through strategic marketing initiatives. Optimized logistics coordination to enhance transportation efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Brand Awareness Brand Initiatives Logistics Coordination Customer Relationship Management Content Development

Export Coordinator

Trans Ocean for Export & Commercial Agencies

Sep 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Ensured 100% compliance with international trade regulations for fresh/frozen agri-product documentation. Streamlined end-to-end export operations through strategic process coordination.

Export Operations Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mansoura University - Faculty of Law

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

2017 - 2021

Activities and societies: Relevant Expertise: International Trade Law, Contract Compliance, Documentary Credit Frameworks.

Studied International Trade Law, Contract Compliance, and Documentary Credit Frameworks. Gained expertise in legal aspects relevant to international trade.