Alex Matar
@alexmatar
Business development leader driving SaaS, AI recruitment, and regional market expansion in MENA.
What I'm looking for
I am a business development leader with 15+ years driving B2B sales, recruitment, and market expansion across the MENA region, with proven success scaling SaaS and AI-enabled talent platforms.
At Forefront I increased client base 50% YoY, achieved 30% sales growth, and delivered 130 recruitment projects in 2023; I launched Talentin and built strategic partnerships to accelerate market penetration across MENA.
I excel at go-to-market strategy, strategic partnerships, P&L management, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable revenue growth and high-value executive placements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regional Business Development Director
Talentin
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Launched and expanded an AI-based SaaS recruitment platform across MENA, building strategic enterprise partnerships and designing go-to-market strategies that drove rapid client acquisition and increased adoption.
Regional Director MENA
AvistaTech
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Partnered with clients on complex technology projects across MENA, overseeing system integrations and organizational transitions to improve operational efficiency and ensure business continuity.
Head of Business Development
Forefront
Jan 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 7 months)
Increased client base 50% YoY and achieved 30% sales growth, expanded business volume 40% and raised average deal size 60% through targeted C-level recruitment and strategic account wins.
Executive Manager
Provincial Hospitality
Sep 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 4 months)
Developed and executed business plans that maximized F&B profitability, generating $6M in sales and $2M in new business through strategic sales, marketing, and vertical diversification.
Country Manager
GTA, HBG Group
Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 1 month)
Drove 20% YoY revenue growth and managed key corporate accounts across GCC, directing regional sales efforts and consistently exceeding targets.
Executive Manager
Residencia Holding
Apr 2012 - Aug 2015 (3 years 4 months)
Executed growth strategies and managed sales and merchandising for five retail stores, improving profitability through KPI analysis and trade funding optimization.
Led cluster sales for IHG in Kuwait, driving group and corporate revenue through targeted sales strategies and market-focused initiatives.
Managed marketing for IHG in Qatar, developing campaigns and promotions to increase occupancy and brand presence in the region.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
State University of New York, Empire State College
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management at SUNY Empire State College.
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