Hussein Kobrosly
@husseinkobrosly
Operations Director driving P&L growth, operational excellence, and B2B expansion across UAE.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Operations Director with 18+ years of experience leading Senior Operations and Business Development across Facility Management, Events, Contracting, and FMCG in the UAE. I drive operational excellence, revenue growth, and strategic expansion through P&L ownership, disciplined execution, and high-accountability teams.
In my current role at Dr. Vapes UAE & Remotly, I lead MENA business development—acquiring key accounts and strengthening market position—while supporting market penetration through distributor management and commercial performance. I also oversee full project lifecycles, including the Panther X project, translating plans into budgets, staffing models, and successful delivery.
Earlier roles strengthened my operational impact: I reduced operational costs by up to 30%, built annual maintenance and life-cycle replacement programs, and ensured HSE compliance through strong governance. I also founded and scaled a company into three UAE branches, achieved Dubai Municipality Class A Gold accreditation, and led multi-function operations spanning Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Administration, and Finance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of MENA Business Ops
Dr. Vapes UAE & Remotly
Jul 2025 - Present (9 months)
Led MENA business development, acquiring new key accounts and strengthening the company’s market position in the vape industry. Managed the full lifecycle of the regional Panther X project, and implemented workflow optimizations and maintenance programs to improve operational performance.
Head of MENA BizDev & Ops
Dr. Vapes UAE & Remotly
Jul 2025 - Present (9 months)
Led MENA business development for Dr. Vapes, winning new key accounts and strengthening the company’s market position. Managed end-to-end Panther X project delivery and developed maintenance and life-cycle replacement programs to improve operational efficiency.
Operations Manager
Black Eagle Facility Management
Jun 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years)
Drove business development to acquire new key accounts and expand market presence. Owned end-to-end project delivery, implemented workflow and best-practice improvements to reduce costs, and developed maintenance and life-cycle replacement programs.
Operations Manager & BD
Black Eagle Facility Management
Jun 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years)
Drove business development to acquire new key accounts and strengthen Black Eagle’s market presence. Led full project lifecycles and workflow optimization to reduce operational costs and improve team productivity, while building annual maintenance and life-cycle replacement programs.
General Manager
Solico
Feb 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 3 months)
Directed daily operations, including procurement, supply chain, and logistics, to improve organizational efficiency. Developed long-term growth plans with strict cost controls and led productivity initiatives that increased revenue while ensuring compliance through audits and documentation.
General Manager - ITPC
ITPC
Feb 2017 - May 2020 (3 years 3 months)
Founded ITPC and expanded operations into three UAE branches, establishing end-to-end operational and commercial infrastructure. Managed P&L, budgeting, recruitment, and performance systems and achieved Dubai Municipality Class A Gold accreditation within two years.
General Manager
ITPC
Feb 2017 - May 2020 (3 years 3 months)
Founded the company and expanded operations across three UAE branches, establishing end-to-end operational and commercial infrastructure. Managed core functions including operations, sales, customer service, administration, and finance, and achieved Class A Gold accreditation with Dubai Municipality within two years.
Operations Manager - Artaaj
Artaaj Events
Oct 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Owned end-to-end operations for high-profile events, coordinating clients, vendors, and budgets to deliver profitability and client satisfaction. Managed event setup and teardown logistics and oversaw multiple simultaneous projects while coordinating with security and contractors for safety and compliance.
Operations Manager
Artaaj Events
Oct 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Managed end-to-end operations for high-profile events, coordinating client engagement, vendors, and budgets to ensure profitability and client satisfaction. Oversaw event setup and teardown with security and contractors to deliver safe, compliant execution across multiple concurrent projects.
Project Manager - Blink
Blink Experience
Nov 2012 - Oct 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Planned and executed large-scale events and projects for prominent clients including Burj Al Arab, EXPO 2020, SEHA, and Nakheel. Managed production planning and resource allocation to meet critical deadlines across concurrent engagements.
Project Manager
Blink Experience
Nov 2012 - Oct 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Led planning and execution of large-scale events and projects for prominent clients, ensuring delivery against timelines. Managed end-to-end project coordination, production, and stakeholders for high-visibility initiatives including Burj Al Arab, EXPO 2020, SEHA, and Nakheel.
Project Manager - Pluto Contracting
Pluto Electro-Mechanical Contracting
Jan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years)
Managed electro-mechanical contracting project delivery, including completed work across Dubai and Sharjah. Oversaw key deliverables such as Dubai International City France 33 buildings, Sharjah G+40 (Darwish Engineering Emirates), and a Dubai government offices car park extension.
Project Manager
Pluto Electro-Mechanical Contracting
Jan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years)
Managed electro-mechanical contracting projects and supported delivery across multiple completed developments. Coordinated execution for residential and government-related works including the International City Nakhil Package 13 and Dubai government car park extensions.
Electrical Engineer & Inspector
Consolidated Contractors Company
Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years)
Worked as an electrical engineer and inspector on the Khursaniyah Gas Plant project within a major EPC contractor joint venture. Supported site execution through technical oversight and inspection activities for electrical systems.
Electrical Engineer & Inspector
Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years)
Served as an electrical engineer and inspector on the Khursaniyah Gas Plant project. Supported electrical installation oversight as part of the Bechtel–Technip Joint Venture (BTJV) team for the main contractors on-site.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lebanese American University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Lebanon.
Lebanese American University
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Lebanese American University in Beirut, Lebanon.
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