25+ years of global leadership across defense, aviation, security, infrastructure, international sales and strategic expansion across MENA, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
A career built around complex operations, strategic partnerships, high-value procurement and enterprise transformation.
Visionary Senior Executive with 25+ years of global experience across Defense, Security, Commercial and Military Aviation Regulations, Aviation Security, Airline & Airport Operations, Infrastructure Development and International Defense Sales.
Naveed has led global defense sales, government and military procurement engagements, enterprise turnarounds, aviation operations and cross-border partnerships across the Middle East, Europe and South Korea.
Deep expertise spanning defense procurement, aviation, security, compliance, growth and executive leadership.
From airport operations to international defense sales and enterprise leadership.
Lead global sales strategy for advanced defense systems and UAVs; manage government and military procurement engagements; build global reseller and partner networks; and support mission-critical defense procurement.
Led a full corporate turnaround, expanded across aviation, security, contracting, defense, cyber security, UAV procurement and facilities management, and built a high-performing workforce of 900+ professionals.
Directed corporate strategy, secured GSA agreements with international airlines, led Hajj, Umrah and charter flight operations, and drove USD 150M sales growth over three years.
Defined vision, mission and strategy; secured airline partnerships; facilitated GACA approvals; built safety, compliance and operational frameworks; and oversaw charter operations.
Led regional strategy across defense, oil & gas and infrastructure; structured M&A and joint ventures; delivered energy projects and cross-border stakeholder engagements.
Led market entry across Europe, Africa and CIS; managed P&L; secured airline and vendor contracts; and introduced aviation service offerings including MRO logistics and supply chain solutions.
Directed AVSEC operations at major international airports, managed 80+ professionals, introduced advanced screening technologies, trained 800+ staff and coordinated regulatory audits.
Directed full-spectrum airport and airline operations; launched airline stations; generated SAR 35M in commercial revenue for Austrian Airlines; managed Medina Airport operations; and handled critical safety incidents.
A selection of documented outcomes from a career spanning defense, aviation, security and strategic growth.
Led commercial growth strategy for Golden Falcon achieving USD 150M in sales growth over three years.
Negotiated and signed a USD 250M project at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) New Terminal, Jeddah.
Oversaw passenger handling, transportation and accommodation for 25,000+ pilgrims at Hajj Terminal.
Managed Hajj & Umrah operations for 15+ airlines covering 300+ flights per season with zero delays.
Led ETD project acquisition and training nationwide and trained 800+ staff.
Participated in 50+ UK Department for Transport regulatory audits and directed responses and corrective actions.
Built and led a high-performing workforce of 900+ professionals across multiple disciplines and locations.
Built and managed a partner and client network of 200+ organizations across 10 countries.
Fluent in 7 languages, including native-level Arabic across all MENA dialects and English.
A multi-country network across defense, security and aviation, spanning government stakeholders, airlines, defense manufacturers and commercial partners.
Academic and professional credentials supporting leadership across risk, aviation and security.
IIER — Bahrain
IIER — Bahrain
Project Management Institute (PMI)
SRMP-C
DRPro
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