Rakan Arab
Operations & Program Leader and PhD Candidate in Business Administration
Rakan Arab
Operations & Program Leader and PhD Candidate in Business Administration
Strategic operations and program management professional with 8+ years of experience delivering large-scale programs and leading cross-functional teams.
Currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration at Effat University, with a focus on leadership and organizational performance.
Partner and Program Lead at Makarem Hajj Services, directing annual programs serving 1,000+ pilgrims overseeing teams, vendors, logistics, and contracts in high-pressure environments.
Certified in Risk Management (PMI-RMP) and HR (SPHRi™), with hands-on experience in compliance, strategic planning, and performance management.
Published researcher with ongoing work in workplace productivity and organizational behavior.
Open to strategic leadership roles, consulting opportunities, and academic collaborations.